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Calling all hikers and trail runners: You can get 50% off AllTrails Plus, giving you access to thousands of offline maps, 3D trail previews, and more
Deals Our expert gave the AllTrails hiking app a rare four-and-a-half star rating, and its feature-loaded premium version is half price right now
'Waze, but for walkers' - steer clear of hazards while you hike with OS Maps' new Community Alerts real-time hazard reporting tool
You can use the new OS Maps feature to alert other hikers to upcoming obstacles and danger on the trails
How to use Strava with your Garmin smartwatch: track your trail runs with this super-smart running app
The Strava app is a firm favorite among runners - it records your progress and shares stats with your friends
“More and more people are tempted into risky locations” - Social media and navigation apps blamed for record rise in mountain rescue incidents
There were record numbers of mountain rescue incidents in England, Wales, and Scotland last year, and technology is taking the blame
This iconic Silva compass is the only thing I've bought in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, and you can save 32% on it too, but hurry – the deal ends today
Deals The standard against which all other base plate compasses are measured, the Silva Type 4 is a highly regarded, expedition-proven navigational tool
How ultra runner Elsey Davis shattered Arc of Attrition record – despite losing her GPS watch with 40 miles to go
The British runner overcame the tech hurdle and shaved a massive 25 minutes off the record for the 50-mile race
"I was not aware a GPS device was illegal" – US-based ultra runner arrested in India for carrying Garmin InReach
The trail runner was detained for carrying the commonly used satellite communicator
5 reasons you need a compass: safe and enjoyable nav in the great outdoors
We asked one of our hiking experts to explain the reasons you need a compass: from the rewards of backcountry navigation to its safety benefits
