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Smartphones vs cameras: which is best for taking stunning outdoor photos?
Smartphones vs cameras? When considering your next outdoor adventure, which one should you be packing to capture those epic moments?
What are Ordnance Survey maps? Plus, their history, future and main competitor
What are Ordnance Survey maps? We delve into the great British institution of the Ordnance Survey, taking a look at its maps, history, future and its main competitor, Harvey
How to read a map: find your way in the great outdoors
Knowing how to read a map is crucial for staying safe and enjoying the outdoors, whether you’re heading for well-known trails or setting out into the wilderness
How to find hiking trails
We share our top sources for how to find hiking trails so you can head out on your adventures with all the information you need on trailheads, distance and difficulty
What are grid references? The traditional way of describing your location
What are grid references? Learn what a grid reference is and how to read one to describe your approximate location on a topographical map
Compass bubbles: what to do about pesky air pockets in your compass fluid
Compass bubbles: our guide to why they form, the affect they have on your navigation and what you can do about them
How to use a compass: improve your navigation and get your bearings
Learning or enhancing your knowledge of how to use a compass is a great idea ahead of the summer hiking season
What is a satellite communicator? The purpose and functions of these potentially life-saving devices
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
