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BioLite's latest range of lights aims to illuminate your camp on spring adventures in the wilderness

By Will Symons Last updated

To celebrate the launch, you can get your hands on a free 4-pack of Luci Candles when you purchase a Solar Generator kit

Camping Gear
Female athletes check fitness tracker on smart phone
Strava users can share URL links again as fitness giant removes unpopular “safeguarding” measures

By Charlie Lyon Published

However, most historical links won't be reinstated

Apps & Software
A hiker looking at her phone in the mountains
This SOS subscription plan works with iPhone, InReach and other satellite devices and pays for backcountry emergencies – it's cheaper than a pair of running shoes

By Julia Clarke Published

Overwatch x Rescue is the first SOS plan to take advantage of iPhone's new satellite messaging capabilities to make emergency rescue and treatment affordable

Tech
Person's hand holding phone showing Strava app in dark mode
Strava makes it harder to cheat, easier to share your adventures

By Julia Clarke Published

Leaderboard Integrity identifies unrealistic speeds while Flyover lets you share a 3D map of your adventure on other apps

Apps & Software
Space shuttle using Columbia's Omni-Heat technology
Columbia Sportswear prepares to blast its Omni-Heat technology into outer space to "stretch the boundaries of material testing" in the harshest conditions

By Julia Clarke Published

Columbia’s award-winning Omni-Heat Infinity technology will insulate the helium tank on the Athena spacecraft during its operational phase on the moon

Tech
Garmin Fenix smartwatch users get 80 fresh features and bug fixes in new large-scale update

By Will Symons Published

Users can access new heart-rate monitor features, training modes and mountaineering mapping

Watches & Wearable Tech
Amazfit Active 2
Amazfit launches the feature-packed Active 2 smartwatch globally – and it's looking pretty good for less than $100

By Julia Clarke Published

The Amazfit Active 2 has more than 160 sports modes and offline maps

Watches & Wearable Tech
Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche beacon
Black Diamond recalls popular avalanche beacon due to serious safety risk – find out if you're affected, and what to buy instead

By Julia Clarke Published

The Utah-based climbing giant says corrosion may cause the device to switch off during use

Safety Gear
Mammut Barryvox
Going out in the backcountry this winter? Here's the one piece of kit a mountain rescue team wants you to bring every time

By Julia Clarke Published

This massively capable avalanche beacon sports multiple features to help keep you safer in the backcountry

Safety Gear
Garmin Inreach
3 hikers who "panicked" in whiteout conditions saved by emergency contacts feature on Garmin inReach device

By Julia Clarke Published

Rescuers were able to communicate with the trio's emergency contacts via the device

Safety Gear
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