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8 Outdoor Essentials for Adventurous Women | WildBounds

8 Outdoor Essentials for Adventurous Women

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Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or an outdoors newbie, every girl needs reliable gear. Here's our round-up of great camping kit and versatile wardrobe essentials.

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Inserting a NEMO Airpin – an evolution of the tried and tested needle stake design – into stony ground.

Holding Power | Ultimate Guide to Tent Pegs & Stakes

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Which tent pegs are best for backpacking and wild camping? We highlight top designs for varying ground types to ensure a secure pitch every time.

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Freshly brewed coffee being poured from a moka pot into a camping mug beside a roaring campfire.

The Best Ways to Brew Coffee When Camping

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Life’s too short to drink bad coffee, even when you’re camping. To save you from sub-par brews, here’s how to make great-tasting coffee that’ll supercharge your mornings, wherever you wake up.

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Bouldering essentials, in the gym and outdoors

Bouldering Essentials

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True, you don’t need much to go bouldering, which is why we love it. But this short round-up of essential kit, basic skills and other need-to-knows is the perfect place to start.

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The Camp Blanket: A Short History

The Camp Blanket: A Short History

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Charting the history of the camp blanket, everyone's favourite bit of outdoor gear, from the iconic Pendleton trade blanket and the humble picnic blanket to the military 'Woobie' and beyond.

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How to Catch a Cloud Inversion

How to Catch a Cloud Inversion

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One of the most mesmerising mountain marvels, cloud inversions make for incredible ‘once seen, never forgotten’ moments. Here’s how and where to find them, what to look for and when to go.

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Conquer the Cold: A Guide to Winter Bivvying | Camp Notes | WildBounds UK

Conquer the Cold: A Winter Bivvying Guide

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When it comes to spending a night in the great outdoors, bivvying in winter is the ultimate challenge. Here’s how to conquer the cold and enjoy a memorable night in the elements.

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Best Road Trips in Britain and Ireland

Best Road Trips in Britain and Ireland

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From Scotland’s awe-inspiring North Coast 500 to Ireland’s rugged Wild Atlantic Way, here’s a carefully curated shortlist of the most epic road trips to take across the UK and Ireland.

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Aerial panorama of London wetland in the autumn, with city skyline in the distance.

Top 10 Wilderness Escapes in London

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Green spaces may seem few and far between in London, the UK’s capital. But look closer and this sprawling metropolis houses many pockets of wilderness, which make perfect urban escapes.

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The 10 Best Outdoor Adventure Podcasts

The 10 Best Outdoor Adventure Podcasts

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Turn on and tune in to ten of the best outdoor adventure podcasts around right now, carefully selected for your listening pleasure...

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Offshore Adventures | Britain's Best Island Walks | Camp Notes | WildBounds UK

Offshore Adventures | Britain's Best Island Walks

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From the picturesque Isle of Wight to the mystical Isle of Skye, and from sub-tropical Scilly to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, here’s our pick of the best island walks across the UK.

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Six Great British Ridge Walks for Beginners | Camp Notes | WildBounds UK

Six Great British Ridge Walks for Beginners

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Offering dramatic landscapes and panoramic views, these easy ridge walks are a great way to get up high, without venturing too close to steep drops or knife-blade edges. 

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