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“It’s better to buy once, and buy well” – pro tips for extending the life of your outdoor gear
By Julia Clarke last updated
We speak to the vice president of Arc’teryx’s circularity program to find out how you can keep your gear out of the landfill for longer

What is dispersed camping? All you need to know about getting off-grid for nights in the wilderness
By Julia Clarke last updated
We dive deeper into this kind of primitive overnighting so you can discover what dispersed camping is, what rules you need to follow, where you can do it and what gear you’ll need

Are tent heaters safe? What every camper needs to know when warming their shelters
By Alex Foxfield last updated
We take a closer look at the benefits, risks and safety rules when firing up a heater to keep warm under canvas

Breathable waterproof fabrics: 6 high-performing, rain-ready fabrics that rival Gore-Tex
By Julia Clarke last updated
Discover six breathable waterproof fabrics that deliver ultimate weather protection while keeping you from getting clammy on the dampest of days

One-person tent vs bivy sack: how to pick the best solo shelter for your trip
By Jasper Winn last updated
From quick overnighters to extended backcountry trips, a minimalist shelter will keep your load light and your set-up double-quick. But which one to choose? We break down the pros and cons

OPINION: Furore over fly camping on Dartmoor misses the point
By Pat Kinsella published
Our consulting editor Pat Kinsella says, if you exclude the population of a nation from the vast majority of their own countryside, then there’s bound to be trouble

MSR’s iconic Hubba Hubba tent, beloved by backpackers everywhere, has just been redesigned – I traveled to Ireland to test out the shiny new LT2 shelter before it hits the market
By Pat Kinsella published
How do you improve what many people view as the perfect tent? I went camping in the wilds of the Wicklow Mountains with a pre-release sample of the Hubba Hubba LT2 to find out

Air or pole tents - before shelling out on your next camping shelter, make sure you read our expert guide to the pros and cons of both types
By Pat Kinsella last updated
Should you choose an inflatable air beam tent or a tent with poles? We put both tent varieties to the test so you can choose the right one for you

After record-breaking Everest climbers revealed they use hypoxic tents to get altitude ready without acclimatizing on the mountain, we look at how the technology works
By Will Symons published
Hypoxic tents are used by climbers to prepare for the dizzying effects of altitude atop the world's tallest mountains

What is The Salt Path and can I hike it? As the much-anticipated movie hits the big screens we look at the iconic UK hiking trail that provides its setting
By Charlie Lyon published
The long-awaited film version of Raynor Winn’s beloved memoir opens in movie theaters in the USA and UK on May 30 – it might just leave you wanting to explore England's famous South West Coast Path
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