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Friends reinvent Joan’s last Munro as a #hikeinthehoose

When friends of a keen walker Joan realised that lockdown would force her to cancel […]

Help me to create a #GiveCOVIDtheBoot video

It woulds be great if people would help me to create a #GiveCOVIDtheBoot video. You […]

Outdoor celebrities back new #GiveCOVIDtheBoot campaign

A new campaign #GiveCOVIDtheBoot that appeals to people to stay home, especially over the Easter […]

Best gift ideas for kids to inspire their adventurous spirit

Kids are naturally full of energy and many love spending time outdoors and learning new […]

5 tips for cycling during UK Covid-19 lockdown

Keen teenage cyclist Harry McGarvie has told me his motivational tips for cycling during Covid-19 […]

Review: Robens Serac 900 sleeping bag

A new sleeping bag by Robens, the Serac 900, was awarded a new “Outstanding Outdoor […]

Review: Nemo Equipment Tensor insulated camping mattress

The Nemo Equipment Tensor insulated camping mattress is the most comfortable lightweight camping mattress I […]

5 health benefits of Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP)

Gone are the days where you would only find a stand-up paddleboard at a luxury […]

Two-person tents that weigh less than 1kg

Weight is critical if you are going to be carrying a tent while backpacking or […]

Review: Nemo DragonFly 2P (two-person) tent

When testing tents I always consider weight, durability, design, best use and price. The Nemo […]

Gamping: The ideal outdoor adventure during Covid-19 lockdown

On a sunny and dry weekend in Scotland, I would normally head to the hills […]

Hand-picked adventure films to watch at home

Organisers of the Banff Mountain Film Festival UK & Ireland tour have organised an adventure […]