Pat Kinsella
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Never mind Amazon Prime Day, grab a great deal on this camping mat right now
Save over 40% on this sensational sleeping pad from Mountain Equipment
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Beat the Prime Day pile-on with great deals on Osprey backpacks
Swoop in and save 40% on the excellent Transporter Waterproof Roll-Top bag and other Osprey packs
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Super savings on SUP boards ahead of Amazon Prime Day
You won’t believe how cheap these stand-up paddleboard sets are
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Check out this double deal on a brace of brilliant gravel bikes ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Grab a gravel bike from Cannondale or Kinesis for a bargain price
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Check out these pre-Prime Day deals on top-quality men’s lightweight waterproof jackets
Save up to 50% on jackets from top brands including Patagonia, Arc’teryx, Mountain Equipment and Montane
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These wonderful deals on women’s waterproof jackets are available right now
Don’t catch a cold waiting for Amazon Prime Day, check out the discounts on these excellent women’s jackets from leading brands including Rab, Patagonia and Montane
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Save over a third on top telescopes for beginners and seasoned stargazers
We’ve spotted some stellar pre-Prime Day deals on quality Celestron telescopes
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Beat the Amazon Prime Day charge with these top tent bargains
Save up to 60% on festival and family tents
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Vango Classic Instant 300 review: a festival-goer's dream tent
Super quick to pitch and pull down, this reasonably priced tent is spacious, tall and well-featured for festival use
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Is Columbia’s OutDry Extreme the best waterproof-breathable material that no one is using?
ODX hasn’t revolutionised the outdoor apparel world in the way its creators expected it to – but that could be about to change…
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Aku Trekker Lite III GTX review: the little black dress of hiking boots
The super comfortable, high-performing Aku Trekker Lite III GTX is a go-to winner for all kinds of hiking and backpacking
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No stupid questions: Should you take your pets camping?
It might make for great Instagram posts, but is it right to take dogs camping?
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No stupid questions: Can you clean a tent in a washing machine?
All outdoor gear gets grubby, including shelters – here’s how to clean a tent (and how not to)
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Gruezi Biopod DownWool Summer 185 review: lightweight luxury
An innovative, well-designed sleeping bag stuffed with a wonderfully comfortable, wet-resistant wool-and-down mix
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Vango F10 Neon UL1 review: an ultralight tent for fast forays on the wild side
Vango's solo tent is the ideal solo shelter for quick overnight hiking escapades, fastpacking and bikepacking
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Olight Baton 4 review: a miniature, mighty and super stylish lightsaber
Compact, capable and very cool – the Olight Baton 4 is a top tool for camping and everyday carry
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Berghaus Revolute Active Shoe review: trail-tackling waterproof walking shoes
Robustly built from recycled materials to a decent design, the waterproof Revolute Active is a workhorse of a walking shoe
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Lifesystems Intensity 300 LED Head Torch review: a bright light for a bargain price
Rechargeable, robust, reliable and simple to use – the Intensity 300 is a non-flashy highly functional head torch for overnight adventurers
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How environmentally friendly is fleece?
We love a good fleece, but are they good for the planet, and what can you do to lessen their negative impact?
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What's a shank? We explain the anatomy of a hiking boot
We sneak a peak under the hood of the humble hiking boot to find out how it works
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Montane Phase Lite Waterproof Jacket review: featherlight, weatherproof 3-layer shell
Completely wind and waterproof, the Phase Lite has your back in the worst weather and is lightweight and very easy to carry
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What’s the best merino GSM? Merino wool weights explained
Merino wool is brilliant, we know that, but what thickness is best? We weigh up the pros and cons of different GSM
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Is Gore-Tex ePE the future of sustainable waterproof technology? We asked a fabric expert
Does the evolution of Gore-Tex’s ePE membrane mean we can buy guilt-free gear again?
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Why you need to try via ferrata this year
Offering all the thrills without the spills… Via ferrata is a gateway drug for rock climbing – once you’ve experienced the highs, you’re going to get hooked
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