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    A man and a woman lying on sleeping mats and bags on an open hillside, with a dramatic mountain cliff and wide alpine valley behind them, sharing a hot drink from a camping stove.
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    The Ultimate Guide to Sleeping Mats and Pads

    Comfort, warmth, durability, weight and bulk: there’s a lot to consider when choosing the right sleeping mat. Whether you’re buying...
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    Camping Gas Explained

    Which gas is best for camping and backpacking? Which gas canisters will work with my stove? And how long will...
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    Tent Pegs & Stakes: The Ultimate Guide to Types & Uses

    Which tent pegs are best for backpacking and wild camping? We highlight top designs for varying ground types to ensure...
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    How to Predict & Catch a Cloud Inversion

    One of the most mesmerising mountain marvels, cloud inversions make for incredible ‘once seen, ne...
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    Sleeping Bag Ratings Explained

    Confused by sleeping bag season ratings and technical jargon like comfort, lower and extreme temp...
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    Pimp Your Van: How to Upgrade Your Camper and Build a Luxury Basecamp

    Beloved banger or respectable ride, the right kit still turns any van into a proper home from hom...
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    Top 10 Places to Visit in New Zealand

    Discover the top 10 places to visit in New Zealand, from Milford Sound to Queenstown. Plan your p...
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    How to Bothy in Scotland

    Scattered across Scotland, bothies are simple wilderness shelters that are free to stay in and op...
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    6 Scandinavian Cabin Getaways

    These designer cabins are dream boltholes that each showcase cutting-edge Nordic design, from con...
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    From Walker to Runner: Transitioning to Trail Runs

    Trail running isn’t all elite athletes and suffer-fests. Walkers already have a solid foundation ...
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    The Kit List: What’s Actually in My Running Vest

    Ultrarunner Sophie Ranson empties her trail vest so you don't have to start from scratch. From al...
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    Training Grounds | UK’s Best Trail Running Routes

    Spring is the trail runner’s season. Here are Britain’s finest routes – coastal, mountain and eve...
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    10 Best Outdoor Adventure Instagram Accounts 2026

    Ten adventurous Instagram accounts to follow for genuine outdoor inspiration, here to save you fr...
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    Ultimate Guide to Head Torches and Camp Lanterns

    Outdoor adventures demand reliable illumination. We explain everything you need to know about cho...
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    Winter is Coming: Layering and Packing for Winter Mountains

    Keen to get out in the white stuff? Here’s adventurer Will Renwick’s complete guide to tackling w...
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    10 Reasons to Head Out on a Winter Walk

    The frozen months aren’t just for cosying up by the fire. Here are ten reasons why you should hea...
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    Get into Bikepacking

    Everyone seems to be discovering bikepacking these days. But what gear do you need and how do you...
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    Gifts That Started It All | The Outdoor Gear That Changed Everything

    The best outdoor gear isn't bought; it's gifted. The WildBounds team share stories of the cherish...
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    Forest Floor to Cosy Corner: Hygge Camping, Scandi-Style

    Hygge is the Scandinavian philosophy of comfort. Discover how it can elevate your next outdoor ad...
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    Wild Places | 6 Amazing UK Rewilding Success Stories

    A rewilding revolution has taken root in the UK. Nature writer Gordon Eaglesham puts the spotligh...
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    Holed Up: Best Caves to Camp and Bivvy In

    Forget pitching tents – Britain's caves offer wild sleepers natural shelter with million-star vie...
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    The Ultimate Guide to Beach Camping in the UK

    From Scotland's wild shores to coastal campsites across the rest of the UK, discover where to pit...
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    All About Trig Pillars | Mapping Modern Britain

    Trig pillars are a welcome sight for many walkers summiting Britain’s hills and mountains. But wh...
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    Post with Purpose: Solutions to Social Media Overtourism

    Social media is reshaping adventure travel, and not always for the better. Here’s how to fill you...
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    8 Outdoor Essentials for Adventurous Women

    Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or an outdoors newbie, every girl needs reliable gear. Here'...
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    The Best Ways to Brew Coffee When Camping

    Life’s too short to drink bad coffee, even when you’re camping. To save you from sub-par brews, h...
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    Bouldering Essentials

    True, you don’t need much to go bouldering, which is why we love it. But this short round-up of e...
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    The Camp Blanket: A Short History

    Charting the history of the camp blanket, everyone's favourite bit of outdoor gear, from the icon...
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    Conquer the Cold: A Winter Bivvying Guide

    When it comes to spending a night in the great outdoors, bivvying in winter is the ultimate chall...
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    Best Road Trips in Britain and Ireland

    From Scotland’s awe-inspiring North Coast 500 to Ireland’s rugged Wild Atlantic Way, here’s a car...
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    Top 10 Wilderness Escapes in London

    Green spaces may seem few and far between in London, the UK’s capital. But look closer and this s...
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    The 10 Best Outdoor Adventure Podcasts

    Turn on and tune in to ten of the best outdoor adventure podcasts around right now, carefully se...
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    Offshore Adventures | Britain's Best Island Walks

    From the picturesque Isle of Wight to the mystical Isle of Skye, and from sub-tropical Scilly to ...
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    Six Great British Ridge Walks for Beginners

    Offering dramatic landscapes and panoramic views, these easy ridge walks are a great way to get u...
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    Slow Reads: 8 Best Outdoor Adventure Magazines and Journals

    A cosy couch, a mug of coffee, a spare hour or two and a great magazine: all you need for an indu...
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    Six Hidden Tarns in the Lake District

    Want to get away from the crowds of visitors that throng the national park's largest lakes? Inste...
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    Wee Beasties: Managing Scotland’s Ticks, Midges and More

    Scotland's spectacular landscapes are also the home of the infamous midge, as well as other wee b...
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    How to *Actually* Pack a Rucksack For a Backpacking Trip

    Want to know the real secret to packing a rucksack? Forget all that other rubbish floating around...
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    Top 10 | Best Outdoor Adventure Kit For Summer 2025

    Summer is on its way. To help you make the most of it, we've rounded up the very best outdoor kit...
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    Epic Gear Fails and How to Avoid Them

    Long-distance backpacker and record-breaking ultra-runner Will Renwick has had more than his fair...
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    Backpacking Life Lessons with Will Renwick

    Record-setting long-distance backpacker Will Renwick has spent weeks at a time dealing with the u...
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    Hypermiling | Get More Miles From Your Next Road Trip

    Hypermilers are the ultralight backpackers of the road, chasing marginal gains to get maximum mil...
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    Five Reasons Why a Bivvy is Better Than a Tent

    When it comes to sleeping outdoors, most wild campers go for a tent. But we reckon the finest way...
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    Nine Things To Know About Cliff Camping

    Outdoors writer and influencer Siân Lewis, aka 'The Girl Outdoors', gives us her top tips on how ...
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    'The Right Roast' Reviews the Wacaco Nanopresso

    The Wacaco Nanopresso is the best portable espresso maker out there. Tim Rogg from specialty cof...
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    Bushcraft Bibles: 6 Best Books for Backwoods Folk

    If you love to spend time honing your woodcraft skills, foraging in the deepest, darkest forests ...
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    How To Get Into Canoeing

    Whether you're exploring local rivers or paddling the Yukon, canoeing is an incredible and relaxi...
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    Simple Spoon Carving

    Regardless of its actual physical characteristics, there is something beautiful about a handmade ...
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    Cabin Fever: 11 of the World's Most Idyllic Outdoor Escapes

    From rustic A-frames perched on tiny islands to treehouses suspended hundreds of feet in the air,...
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    11 Tips for Nailing #VanLife

    From the dirtbag life to luxurious campers adorned with fairy lights, #vanlife has swept the glob...
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    Three Things to Know Before Going Barefoot

    Barefoot or wearing minimalist footwear, life is better with less between you and the earth – but...
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    Eco Series: Initiatives to Help Save the World

    For some brands, 'environmental sustainability' isn't just a marketing catchphrase - it's an etho...
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    Fineshade Woods: A Microadventure

    Adventure isn't just for explorers in far flung and exotic lands - it's just down the road. We es...
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    Eco Series: Sustainable? For Who?

    ‘Sustainability’ is a buzzword in the outdoor adventure industry, with every brand jumping on the...
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    How To Get Into Bouldering

    From innovative indoor gyms to stunning outdoor rockfaces, bouldering isn't just great fitness – ...
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    Three First Time Canoe Trip Ideas

    If you're an aspiring paddler who is keen to get out on the water, here are our top three destina...
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    Top 10 Bouldering Videos

    Call it inspiration or call it procrastination - either way, it’s damned good viewing.
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    Top British Bouldering & Climbing Workshops

    From bouldering basics in Brighton to sport climbing in the Dolomites, these workshops will devel...

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