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What is a satellite communicator? The purpose and functions of these potentially life-saving devices
By Alex Foxfield published
What is a satellite communicator? We take a look at why this technological tether to the rest of the world might be essential for your wilderness expeditions
Adventure is... making the most of the outdoors with komoot
By Advnture team published
Whatever your idea of adventure is, komoot is here to enable you to find, plan, share and have fun in the great outdoors
The top risks of hiking? Being male and on your phone
By Julia Clarke published
Newly released data shows that men make up the vast majority of mountain fatalities, while experts agree that lack of navigation skills and misreading conditions are key risk factors
Types of belay device: the tools that keep us safe on the crags
By Alex Foxfield published
With different types of belay device out there, we look at the pros and cons of each and consider which you should use for different styles of climbing
The North Face Base Camp Duffel review: a robust, spacious expedition bag that’s built to last
By Julia Clarke published
This classic expedition duffel has heaps of space for stashing your gear at camp or flying out on your next hiking holiday and is tough to withstand the gnarliest of adventures
How to store climbing rope: using a rope bag, taking coils and correct storage
By Alex Foxfield published
We reveal how to store climbing rope, the benefits of having a rope bag, how to coil your rope efficiently and where, and where not, to store it
How to attach an ice axe to a backpack for safety and ease
By Julia Clarke published
When you’re going winter hiking, make sure you know how to attach an ice axe to a backpack properly so that if you fall, the sharp pick doesn’t cause injury
How to choose an ice axe: picking the right length and type
By Julia Clarke last updated
Knowing how to choose an ice axe involves some simple measurements to make sure you have the right length for winter hiking, scrambling and climbing
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