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Kelty Cosmic SI Mummy Sleeping Mat Review: A warm, robust camping pad
A warm, robust and comfortable camping mat for 3-season sleepouts
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Jack Wolfskin begins working with real wild wolves
Outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin has partnered with a National Geographic photographer to track wolves reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park
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The new Garmin inReach Messenger’s got your back, no matter where you are
Garmin have just released an affordable, simple-to-use satellite communicator that works without phone coverage or Wi-Fi
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What are you doing for Ordnance Survey’s #GetOutsideDay?
Britain’s mapping agency is challenging people to get outside and do something new on Sunday 25 September – get amongst it
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Do Look up - dark-sky season is here and you’re invited to get out and explore the universe
Autumn has landed, evenings are arriving earlier and getting darker, and it’s the perfect time to grab a telescope and take a look at the stars and peer at some planets
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On Running have started making shoes out of actual pollution
Is this is the ultimate form of recycling, turning greenhouse gasses into gear?
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The backstory to Patagonia’s ‘billionaire’ owner giving away his company
Outdoor enthusiast-come-reluctant-tycoon Yvon Chouinard has put his money where his mouth has long been, dedicating all future Patagonia profits the health of Planet Earth. Why?
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Could these anti-gravity, AI-equipped, pneumatically-powered smart shoes be the hiking and running equivalent of an e-bike?
Italian tech company WAHU have developed a new hover shoe incorporating AI and robotic tech that could have you floating on air for up to 14 hours
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GoalZero Lighthouse Mini Lantern Review: Tripping the light fantastic
Mobile lighting is an outdoor essential, and the camping lantern adds a touch of class, as well as hands-free illumination - ideal for everything from cooking to playing cards.
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Best telescope for beginners 2023: 'scopes for amateur astronomers
Reach for the stars without encountering a steep learning curve or an astronomical price tag, with one of the best beginner telescopes
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Best telescope for stargazing 2023: explore space from home
Find the best telescopes available for gazing at galaxies, for all budgets and experience levels
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Coleman 360 Light and Sound Lantern review: let there be light…and some banging tunes
The brilliantly bright 360 Light and Sound Lantern from Coleman illuminates and livens up any camping set up or outdoor shindig
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Coleman’s Castle Pines 4L BlackOut Tent review: a spacious car camping tent for families of four
Throw the family in the car and head into the sticks for a few days of alfresco adventures, using this uncomplicated and roomy tunnel tent as a big basecamp
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Best women's walking shoes 2023: versatile footwear for the trails
We review the best walking shoes for women, from Merrell, Scarpa, Salomon and more
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Best hiking backpacks 2023: Roomy, robust rucksacks for your next adventure
The best hiking backpacks currently available, including lightweight day packs and big, tough bags for longer adventures
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Best walking trousers 2023: flexible hiking pants for men and women
We round up the best walking trousers for men and women, to keep you comfortable and protected on your adventures
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Best beginner surfboard 2023: brilliant novice boards
The best beginner surfboard will help you go from kook to serious ripper
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Yeti's new high-end cool bags will save you from the summer heat
The Hopper Flip range is super tough and comes with some serious chilling power
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LARQ Bottle PureVis review
The self-cleaning LARQ Bottle PureVis makes musty-tasting water a thing of the past. Here's our review
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