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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, 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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Paramo Velez waterproof jacket review
The Paramo Velez doesn't feel like any waterproof we've ever tried – so how does this unusual fabric perform in the great outdoors? Here's our review
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Advnture Awards celebrate outstanding outdoors gear – check out the winners now
The 2022 awards winners have just been announced
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DJI Pocket 2 review
Class-leading stabilisation makes the DJI Pocket 2 the ultimate ultra-portable vlogging camera. Here's our review
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Kelty Waypoint Si Sleeping pad review
The Kelty Waypoint Si Sleeping pad is designed for supreme comfort while camping. Does it deliver? Here's our review
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Check out the incredible footage captured when a lion stole a GoPro
Not many cameras could withstand such a close encounter with a big cat
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Vango Rome II Air 550XL tent review
Get the gang together for a camping holiday in the Vango Rome II Air 550XL tent, an inflatable tent with plenty of living space for four to share