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Drawn by bike camping but put off by turning your bike into a beast of burden? Then ditch racks for frame bags and...
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Everyone loves a map. But what if your map could automatically tell you where you are, where you’ve been and which way...
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We talk to Lee Valley VeloPark’s John Scripps on why and how you should sign up to one of these fun, challenging...
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In warmer weather, an easily packable waterproof and breathable jacket is an essential item for outdoor adventures....
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If your trusty tent is going to keep you dry and warm on your adventures this summer you need to look after it too. We...
![mountain fog hiker](/images/how-to/introimages/mountain-fog-hiker.webp)
Fog or low cloud can close in quickly in the hills, reducing visibility and turning a wonderful walk into a...
![white water rafting](/images/how-to/introimages/white-water-rafting.webp)
White water rafting comes in many forms, levels of intensity and settings, even within the borders of the UK. From...
![tent on cliff edge](/images/how-to/introimages/tent-on-cliff-edge.webp)
To reconnect with the outdoors, you can’t beat the unconstrained simplicity of wild camping. Author of Wilderness...
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Don’t restrict your adventures to either land or water – get yourself an inflatable packraft and you can discover the...
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Building a makeshift shelter in the outdoors is a basic survival skill should the unexpected happen one day. It’s also...
![cube travel rf touring bike](/images/how-to/introimages/cube-travel-rf-touring-bike.webp)
Whether you’re riding to the office or around the world, you’ll need a strong, efficient bike that can carry a bag –...
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Alastair Humphreys explains all you need to know for a night time microadventure this spring
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Fast, efficient and able to cover real distances while carrying loads of stuff, bikes are made for adventure. Here’s...
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‘Layering up’ is the most versatile and effective clothing strategy for staying warm, dry and comfortable regardless...
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Professional photographer Jon Sparks gives us six top tips on how to take great landscape pictures that will do your...