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Kit I couldn't live without: Alex Foxfield

Mountain leader Alex Foxfield: the hiking gear I couldn't live without

By Alex Foxfield published

Mountain Leader and Advnture contributor Alex Foxfield details the five pieces of hiking kit he'd be lost without

Hiking Gear & Apparel
Hiking accessories laid out

12 hiking accessories to retrofit your kit

By Julia Clarke last updated

These lightweight, packable hiking accessories list will bring you comfort if things don’t go as planned, and help keep you safe if things get out of hand

Hiking Gear & Apparel
how to orientate a map: hiker looking at map

How to orientate a map: let us point you in the right direction

By Alex Foxfield published

We guide you on how to orientate a map – with or without your compass – so that you can navigate your way through the backcountry

Bushcraft & Survival
hiking whistles: whistle and compass

Hiking whistles: why you should have one and how to signal for help

By Alex Foxfield published

We consider hiking whistles, probably the most underrated and potentially vital piece of equipment in your backpack

Hiking Gear & Apparel