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Woman's hand holding ARVA Neo BT Pro Beacon
ARVA Neo BT Pro avalanche beacon review: a powerful and versatile safety tool

By Berne Broudy Published

Highly advanced and very capable, the ARVA Neo BT Pro is a beacon with a huge range of features

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Woman's hand holding Mammut Barryvox avalanche beacon
Mammut Barryvox avalanche beacon review: high quality at a low price

By Berne Broudy Published

The Mammut Barryvox is an excellent avalanche beacon for a good price – everyone from beginners to professionals will love it

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Woman's hand holding ARVA Evo5
ARVA Evo5 avalanche beacon review: very lightweight but still feature packed

By Berne Broudy Published

Lightweight and easy to carry , the ARVA Evo5 is a beacon with a smaller footprint

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Woman's hand holding Black Diamond Recon X avalanche beacon
Black Diamond Recon X avalanche beacon review: a chunky choice for avy newbies

By Berne Broudy Published

The Black Diamond Recon X is an affordable – though a bit big and heavy – beacon, ideal for beginners

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BCA Tracker4
BCA Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver review: ease of operation is this beacon’s main selling point

By Berne Broudy Published

The latest version of North America’s best-selling beacon, the BCA Tracker4 boasts basic functions that are very easy to use

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Ortovox Diract Voice
Ortovox Diract Voice avalanche beacon review: a transceiver that talks

By Berne Broudy Published

The innovative Ortovox Diract Voice delivers directions both aurally and visually

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Person holding Mammut Barryvox S avalanche beacon
Mammut Barryvox S avalanche beacon review: a seriously impressive piece of safety kit

By Berne Broudy Published

The Mammut Barryvox S is a massively capable avalanche beacon with multiple features

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Collage of the best first aid kits
The best first aid kits: be prepared for accidents and emergencies

By Emily Woodhouse Last updated

We roundup the best first aid kits for hikers, campers, runners and all other outdoor enthusiasts

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Man scratching neck in the woods while woman applies bug spray to his arm
How to avoid bug bites and stings on the trail

By Sian Lewis Last updated

Keep yourself off the menu for mosquitoes, midges, ticks and other creepy crawlies when hiking and camping

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Close up of an ice climber testing an avalanche transceiver beacon before climbing a frozen waterfall
Do you need an emergency beacon for hiking?

By Julia Clarke Published

A look at emergency beacons for hiking, including how they work and the different types available, to help you figure out whether or not you need to carry one on your adventures

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