When it comes to adventures on home soil, there’s one thing you can never be sure of: the weather. Be prepared for anything and look great doing it with our expert guide to everything you need for the shoulder season.
Summer can be a tough time for your ski and snowboard setup if it’s not cared for and stored in the right way, and could leave you in for a nasty surprise when you next get out there. Here’s our expert guide to caring for your gear.
Would you believe us if we said that your complete weekend camping kit list, including your trekking rucksack, tent, and outdoor clothing, could weigh under 10kg? Probably not, but we’re here to prove it’s possible, just follow our ultimate camping kit lit for your next ultralight weekend adventure.
Summer weather and weekend music festivals are made for each other, but don't let the idea of camping get you down. Here's everything you need to know to survive camping this festival season.
The classic multi-day trek follows in the footsteps of South America’s ancient Incan Empire, taking hikers through the Andes from its stronghold in Cusco, Peru, to the forgotten city of Machu Picchu. The longer route passes through the ‘Sacred Valley’ and the ruins of Ollantaytambo, with heights peaking over 4,200m (this means that altitude sickness can be an issue). Here are some travel tips and the kit you’ll need to tackle the wet and humid cloud forest, daytime heat and cooler mountain camps of the Inca Trail.
Sometimes, you've got to take a walk on the wild side - and camp there, too. For plenty of adventurers, wild camping is the ultimate escape into the outdoors, surrounded by nothing but the UK's most rugged landscapes. Here's what you need to pack for a night of wild camping, and the golden rules you need to follow.
If you are a seasonnaire heading to the mountains to spend the coming winter months skiing and snowboarding in the Alps, don’t rely on the resorts to provide you with the clothing, footwear and equipment that you need.
Nothing beats the freedom of sleeping under canvas. So if you're looking to get away from it all, take a look at our summer camping checklist and discover what you need to get started.
Heading to the hills for a fast-paced day hike or spending a weekend under canvas carrying everything you need, a venture into Britain's remote and rugged landscapes requires more than just a map and compass (although you need that, too). Here's our list of essential kit for taking on the British hills.
Snow+Rock's packs and equipment buyer and hardcore camper Will is all about finding the perfect balance between comfort and efficiency on his lightweight, multi-day adventures. Here's his ultimate kit list for ultralight camping.
The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award: Our Recommended Kit List
Preparation is key to a successful DofE Expedition. A well-planned route and slick navigation skills are crucial, but so is getting the correct gear and equipment. Here is our DofE kit list, which features solely Recommended Kit tested and shortlisted by DofE Staff and expedition teams.
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