Julia Clarke

Our guide to camping for side sleepers covers the right sleeping bag, sleeping pad and camping pillows to help you catch some shuteye

We explain what hangboarding is and when you might want to try hangboarding to improve your finger strength for those crafty crimps, pinches and pockets

Our spring hiking tips cover all the essentials for planning your route, dressing for unpredictable weather and staying safe on the trail

We measure the pros and cons of inflatable vs foam sleeping pads to help you get the best night’s sleep in your tent without slowing you down on the trail

We walk you through what to wear for rock climbing indoors and outdoors so you can enjoy comfort, mobility and protection

We talk to two experts about what to do if you sprain your ankle on a hike to help you avoid a common mistake and get to safety without making matters worse

What is parkrun? We explain what makes this weekly global running event so great, and what you need to join in

We ask a scholar for some ideas on why walking helps us think as well as strengthening our lungs and legs

What size cooler do you need for camping? Coolers range from little lunch pails to grizzly-sized so we break down what you need for each camping trip

We look at the risks of heatstroke and hiking and consider how to approach hot weather hiking safely

We take on the fleece vs down jacket debate to find out how these two classic outdoor garments perform in challenging conditions

We lay down some simple rules for trail running etiquette to make sure you’re observing common courtesy and not giving other trail runners a bad name

We take on the debate over camping axe vs hatchet to see how the two stack up against each other when it comes to getting firewood

We speak to an expert on the matter of running and sciatica so you’ll know exactly what to do if you start to experience that dreaded pain in the butt

What is a gilet? We look at this sartorially divisive but functionally inclusive piece of outdoor kit and explain why it’s the perfect garment for shoulder season

We cover the three main uses for a carabiner in rock climbing as well as which type you need for each

How do emergency blankets work? We explain the extraterrestrial origins of this piece of safety kit and how to make yours more effective

We take you on a tour of Ramsay’s round, a gruelling trail running route in the Highlands of Scotland that is not for the faint of heart