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Review: Nitecore NB10000 GEN4 and Summit Air power banks and NWE10 outdoor whistle

I am rather ashamed to report that I have at least 20 powerbanks, in various […]

5 city destinations worldwide that are also great for hiking

City breaks and hiking holidays don’t usually sound like the same thing. One involves wandering […]

Fiona bagging: Binnein Shios and Binnein Shuas, Loch Laggan

The two summits of Binnein Shios and Binnein Shuas sit to the south-east of Loch […]

Review: Flanci 33l backpack and kit bag

Flanci is my favourite brand for skorts and they have branched out to design and […]

Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2026 – a night in Edinburgh

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour arrives in the UK starting at Edinburgh on Saturday […]

Best online ski hire platforms for your next alpine trip

Hiring ski equipment online saves time, cuts down on luggage and makes the whole trip […]

The best vehicles to rent for a camping trip in the UK

A camping trip in the UK can mean anything from a weekend in the Lake […]

Run-hike of 2 Munros: Monadh Mor and Beinn Bhrotain, from Glen Feshie

It seems that my friend David’s final 30-odd Munros are all rather remote. A couple […]

Run-hike: 4 Munros of Devil’s Point, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine and Braeriach

This route of 38km with 2100m of ascent starts and finishes at the Sugar Bowl car […]

Autumn in the Alps – 8 must-do activities in Haute-Savoie Mont Blanc 

Autumn in the Alps is becoming more popular as travellers look for quieter holidays and […]

Review: Sea to Summit Ultralight XR sleeping mat for camping

I have been testing the new Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Sleeping mat, which is […]

Best cars for camping in the UK

A good camping car does not need to look like an expedition vehicle. For most […]