Outdoors
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Best budget action camera 2021: feature-packed cams with bargain price tags
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Best waterproof jackets 2021: Power through any downpour
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Best hiking boots 2021: Comfy, rugged boots to tackle any trail
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Best inflatable paddle boards 2021: for cruising, touring and surfing
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Best telescope for stargazing 2021: Visit the stars without leaving your home
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Best binoculars 2021: For birdwatching, nature spotting or general exploring
Latest features
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Waterproof vs water-resistant jackets: what is the difference?
we explain the differences between waterproof and water-resistant fabrics, and where you should use them
By Ash Bhardwaj • Last updated
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Berghaus Hillwalker Trek vs Hanwag Banks: Which of these classic hiking boots is better?
Two big-hitter brands come together with two long-running favourite boots in our Hanwag Banks SF Extra GTX vs Berghaus Hillwalker Trek showdown
By Mark Mayne • Last updated
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What to aim your telescope at: your guide to exploring the night sky
From the Moon and planets to star clusters and nebulae, here's what to point a 3" or 4" telescope at from the Northern Hemisphere
By Jamie Carter • Last updated
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Inov-8 Roclite vs Arcteryx Acrux Tr hiking boots: A technical hiking boot-battle royale
Both the Arc'teryx Acrux TR GTX and Inov-8 Roclite G345 bring plenty of technical expertise to the trails – but which boot is better?
By Mark Mayne • Last updated
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How to choose your first telescope
We guide you through the terms you need to know and the specs to look for when buying your first telescope
By Gavin Stoker • Last updated
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How to fit a backpack: Your handy checklist
Here's how to properly fit and adjust your hiking backpack to ensure comfort and even weight distribution
By Ash Bhardwaj • Last updated
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How to break in hiking boots: 6 hacks to break in boots effectively
Here are our top tips for how to break in hiking boots effectively (plus your guide to the hacks that definitely won't work)
By Ash Bhardwaj • Last updated
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Binoculars vs telescopes: Which is better for stargazing?
We explain the differences between binoculars and telescopes for budding stargazers
By Gavin Stoker • Last updated
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Types of telescope: Refractor, reflector, Newtonian or Dobsonian?
We run through the jargon you need to know to make sense of the different types of telescope on the market
By Gavin Stoker • Last updated
