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Types of backpack for outdoor activities: Different rucksack styles

Looking for a new backpack for your adventures but are not sure what one to get? In this article we explore the many different rucksack styles and types of backpack for outdoor activities. Rucksack vs backpack But first let’s clear up the difference between a rucksack and a backpack. The…

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Basic compass skills: Using a map and compass to find your way

If you’ve not been taught them, even basic compass skills can be difficult. But using a map and compass to find your way is a key skill for many activities and very easy to learn. You may ask isn’t there an app for this? I have GPS do I even…

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Bin bags vs pack liner for trekking: Keeping gear dry in a backpack

Keeping gear dry in a backpack is not as simple as you’d think. Water has an uncanny ability to get everywhere so you need to use extra waterproofing. In this article we compare bin bags vs pack liner for trekking, and look at other options to keep water at bay….

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Why use trekking poles? Guide to buying and using hiking poles

I was recently asked why use trekking poles? So in this guide to buying and using hiking poles, we’ll answer the ‘why?’, discuss the main features to look out for, and let you know how to use them. Why use trekking poles? The first time I saw people using poles…

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Eco friendly adventure tips: Making action sports better for the environment

There is no denying it, travelling the world on adventures is not very green. So how do we go about making action sports better for the environment? Well these eco friendly adventure tips are a good place to start reducing your impact. Barely a week goes by without a major…

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Canary Islands adventure holidays: Guide to activities in the Canaries

Interested in Canary Islands adventure holidays? This island by island guide to activities in the Canaries will help you decide which island to visit. WARNING: after reading you’ll probably want to visit all seven! Canary Islands adventure holidays The Canary Islands are one of the most popular holiday destinations for…

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How to buy camping cookware: Guide to camp stoves

Looking to buy camping cookware? Then read our guide to camp stoves! We look at a range of camping styles from on foot to by car, in the wild to campsite and solo to family camping. Whether you’ve scaled a mountain solo, or got the family campsite set up (mostly…

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10 tent sleeping tips: How to sleep well camping

If you love the idea of sleeping under canvas but find that it’s tough to sleep well camping, then these top 10 tent sleeping tips will really help. Of course, sleeping outside, away from the comfort of your own bed is going to be different. But it doesn’t have to…

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Guide to food for trekking holidays: What to eat on an trek into the wild

Planning an unsupported trek in which you’ll have to carry your own food? Then you may have asked yourself ‘what to eat on a trek into the wild?’. Fortunately, this guide to food for trekking holidays will help you out. Planning meals for unsupported treks Whether you’re heading out into…

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Guide to Southern Alps overland adventures in New Zealand

Planning a trip to New Zealand? Then check out this guide to Southern Alps overland adventures in New Zealand, as you should spend a lot of time here. It has everything from towering peaks to lush rainforests, and is packed with activities. I can feel a road trip coming on! Guide to…

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Cheap adventure holidays: 28 tips for budget adventures

In my experience, there are two types of adventurers. Those with enough money to pay for exactly what they want, and those on a budget who book cheap adventure holidays to get the most bang for their buck. With the second group in mind here are 28 tips for budget adventures. What counts as adventurous is…

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5 best adventure holiday lists used to answer: What is adventure?

What is adventure? It’s a good question. We use five very different best adventure holiday lists to help answer it, and to hopefully inspire some adventures! What is adventure? What’s the difference between a three-month expedition to the North Pole and a hike to the top of the nearest hill?…

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Essential walking gear for hiking holidays

If you’re embarking on a trek there is some essential walking gear you need to get organised. While the route can be changed on the fly, your gear for hiking holidays will stay the same – get it sorted and you will be prepared for anything. Essential walking gear What is…

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Camping sleeping system: How to buy a sleeping bag

At the end of a long day in the great outdoors, nothing beats getting into a warm, dry and comfy bed. So choosing the right camping sleeping system can make or break a trip. With that in mind we have put together this guide about how to buy a sleeping bag. Camping sleeping system…

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Happy hiking & walking weight loss: 5 trekking health benefits

It’s hardly controversial to say that we live in a culture of excess. Obesity is at epidemic levels, diabetes not far behind and stress and depression are running rife. So we thought about how happy hiking makes us, and how walking weight loss could solve these problems, to come up with 5…

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Get fit for trekking holidays: 8 cheap fitness hacks

Walking is something most of us do on a daily basis. But if you’re planning a multi-day trek, then you should do some training to get fit for trekking holidays. To help, we’ve pulled together 8 cheap fitness hacks to help you get in shape for a trek. Get fit for trekking holidays Various health…

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Guide to New Zealand overland trips & best NZ adventure sports

Beautiful, adventurous and easy to get around puts New Zealand on most peoples must-visit list. So we’ve pulled together this guide to New Zealand overland trips to help you make the most your visit. We’ve also included the best NZ adventure sports you should try. Why go on New Zealand overland trips?…

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Want to be a happy camper? 13 camping mistakes to avoid

A man once described camping as “nature’s way of promoting the motel industry”. Perhaps he had a bad experience. Perhaps he made mistakes. I know the feeling… So if you want to be a happy camper, here are 13 camping mistakes to avoid. I have done my fair share of camping….

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Hike the Himalaya: 11 tips for trekking in the Himalayas

The good news is you don’t need to be Sir Edmund Hillary or Ranulph Fiennes to experience the Himalaya Mountains. In fact whatever your age, abilities or experience almost everyone can hike the Himalaya. So we have put together 11 tips for trekking in the Himalayas to help you get the most…

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Winter walking: Clothing and gear to take cold weather hiking

Although it’s tempting to stay indoors during colder conditions, winter walking can be hugely rewarding if you are properly prepared. But what clothing do you need, and what gear should you take when cold weather hiking? So stop making excuses to stay indoors, and get outside to experience mother nature at her best. The great outdoors…

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Guide to planning overlanding holidays in New Zealand

Sculpted by volcanic and glacial activity New Zealand is one of the most spectacular countries in the world, and one of the easiest, safest and most rewarding to travel around. But for those planning overlanding holidays in New Zealand there is just one main problem – where to start? This…

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Beginners guide to rock climbing types

If you’ve caught the climbing bug then you’ll be more than familiar with the feeling. Every time you pass any kind of vertical surface you’ll feel an irresistible urge to figure out how best to climb it. Every different kind of surface presents a different set of problems and no…

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Best light hiking shoes of 2012: Tips to buy trekking trainers

Summer is here so we should all be outside enjoying the great outdoors. So to help you get out on the trail we’ve compiled the best light hiking shoes of 2012. We’ve also put together some tips to buy trekking footwear. Making sure you have quality travel gear is key to a…