Latest articles by Kieran Cunningham
A good backpack is essential, whether you're trudging around the local trails or heading into the mountains for a multi-day trek - here's how they work
Avoid sun-burn and explore in comfort with our expert advice for hiking in hot and sunny conditions
Our expert guide has all the advice you need to stay bite-free on your summer backcountry hikes and camping trips
If you buy outdoors kit, you will have heard of DWR – but do you know what it does? We explain what DWR is and the benefits for wet-weather gear
Whether you’re a kayaker, canyoner, wild swimmer, cliff-diver, or just a regular beach goer, water shoes will make a big difference to your amphibious adventures
We've tested the best fleece jackets to pinpoint the warmest, lightest and most eco-friendly options for your needs
Hiking shorts or pants? Our expert guide will help you decide on the optimum legwear for your adventures
The knowledge of how to use bear spray will give you the best chance of avoiding an unpleasant encounter with an unfriendly ursine unscathed
Knowing the constituent parts of a hiking boot can be very useful when it comes to finding the perfect boots for your adventures
Our expert guide to taped seams, one of the most crucial features in any piece of waterproof gear, from jackets to tents
After at least 13 deaths since the Millennium, we ask why so many people die at Angels Landing, the "must-do" hiking trail in Utah's Zion National Park
What is scrambling in hiking? Our experts provide insights into the pursuit, looking at how it's graded and recommending some rules to follow
Knowing your average hiking speed is useful: our experts reveal how to calculate it using Naismith’s Rule and other methods
Wondering how to choose a rain jacket for hiking? Our expert guide will help you find the perfect match for your budget and chosen activity
Why car campers and backcountry heroes should add the oft-overlooked camping lantern to their essential kit checklist
Any hiker who has spent any time browsing wet-weather gear has probably found themselves asking “what is hydrostatic head?” In this feature, we provide the answer
Learning how to navigate by the stars is great fun, plus it could also save your skin if you lose your compass or GPS device
Our guide on how to make coffee when camping reveals no less than 10 ways to get your caffeine fix no matter how far from home you stray on your adventures
Our camping expert reveals his top 5 reasons you need a tent footprint for your backcountry adventures this year
Our expert guide to sleeping pad R-values enables you to choose the correct sleeping mat for your planned adventures
Our expert guide on how to sharpen a camping knife details three simple methods to get your blade back to its best
Our step-by-step guide on how to clean a backpack will have your trusty pack looking, feeling, and smelling good as new, no matter how much punishment it's been subjected to
“What size backpack do I need?” As we're often asked this, here are our guidelines on the ideal backpack size for day hikes, short camping trips, and multi-day thru-hikes
