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Pure Woodland Glow review: a waterproof speaker and camping lantern combo
A fully waterproof Bluetooth speaker that supplies light, sound and power to lively up your alfresco adventures
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Vaude Hogan SUL 1–2P review: smart and light escape pod for intrepid explorers
Vaude's Hogan SUL 1–2P tent is a comfortable, cleverly designed, easy-to-carry, virtually all-conditions shelter for the adventurous
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The Mink-E is the world's first towable camper that charges from your EV
It weighs just 510g, but it is fully kitted-out with lights, heating and a kitchen
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What is wild camping and should I try it?
I’ve been wild camping for years, and it’s one of the most liberating things you can do in the outdoors
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Campers go wild on Dartmoor after the court sides with outdoor sleepers
Wild camping is legal on Dartmoor once more – but the short-lived ban has given the battle for better access to the outdoors a massive boost
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Should you try bikepacking? Yes, you should. Here's why.
I’ve tried it, and this is my honest opinion
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5 things you should bring to a festival if it’s raining
Don’t worry if rain is forecast to appear! You’ll have just as much fun if you bring these 5 things
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Decathlon Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C Sleeping Bag review: well-designed camping cocoon for summer sleepouts
Incredibly compressible and easy to pack and carry, this is an excellent down sleeping bag for backpackers and bikepackers
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20 backpacking essentials everyone should have when hiking
After backpacking for decades, I’ve boiled down my essential gear list to these 20 items
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I'm a camping expert and here are my nine best tips on how to ace your first trip
I have spent years sleeping in tents, quite literally, if you add up all the nights. Here are my top camping tips for beginners
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I’m a walking book author, and these are my top 14 hiking tips for beginners
Hiking is the most popular outdoor activity on the planet, but are you doing it right?
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Six reasons why I love fastpacking (and five mistakes to avoid)
Struggling to find the time to go backpacking? Try a fastpacking foray instead – following are some top tips for beginners
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Could this heat mat mean you never get cold in bed while camping again?
The Vango Radiate Heat Mat is like an electric blanket for your sleeping bag – we put one to the test in subzero temps to see if it works
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Ticks – everything you need to know when camping, hiking, biking and trail running
How to avoid ticks, how to remove ticks, and how to prevent fear of ticks stopping you from enjoying the outdoors
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Sea to Summit Ascent ACI Down Sleeping Bag review: Versatile, packable all-rounder
Stay cosy across in the Sea to Summit Ascent I, which zips open into a quilt or can be cinched up to offer the warmth of down
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‘The Boy in the Tent’ comes inside after camping for three years
Teenager finishes epic campout at a festival after raising a fortune for charity
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Rab Solar Ultra 2 Sleeping Bag review: Bags of warmth and robustness for an amazing price
Rab Solar Ultra 2 Sleeping Bag is made entirely from recycled materials and offers warmth and robustness
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Sea to Summit launches innovative new tent
The Ikos is a sustainably made, high-performing trail tent available in 2- and 3-person versions
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Alpkit Whisper insulated camping mat: a lightweight 3-season sleeping pad for multiday backpacking escapades
Get a good night’s sleep on this comfortable camping mat, insulated to protect you from ground chill for most of the year