Review: Secret Training Stealth vegan recovery protein drink
14th August 2018
Alex Roddie tests a recovery drink that isn’t just for cyclists.
Going lighter: clothing for lightweight backpacking
How can you reduce pack weight while also ensuring you have the right clothing for your objective? We take a look at clothing systems for lightweight backpacking
The inside story on the future of Social Hiking
Social Hiking – a unique service for sharing walks in real time on a live OS map – was due to close, but may just have been given a stay of execution. We spoke to developer Phil Sorrell to find out more
Ordnance Survey and Mountain Rescue call for sensible planning in hot weather
With Mountain Rescue incidents in 2017 up 16% on the previous year, the Ordnance Survey and Mountain Rescue England & Wales appeal for common sense this summer
In-depth review: gear for lightweight family camping
TGO Editor Emily Rodway and partner John Chivall head into the Highlands to test backpacking gear suitable for camping with young children
Digital feature: putting life into National Park landscapes
Andrew Hall from Campaign for National Parks outlines the case for radical change in Britain’s National Parks
What makes the TGO Challenge special?
Every May, hundreds of backpackers participate in the TGO Challenge. But what is it, and why is it special? We spoke to six of this year’s Challengers to find out
Going lighter: 6 tips to help you pack light in the Scottish Highlands
Have you been struggling under the load of your pack? Not sure where to start in your quest to shed weight? Here are some essential tips to help you make the first cut…
INTERVIEW: Colin Ibbotson and his monster 330-fell Lake District hike
“The Wainwrights are extremely popular and have been hiked, or run, a number of times – but, surprisingly, the Wainwrights and Outlying Fells hadn’t. To me it made perfect sense to combine the two into a 330-fell super-hike.”
Gear News
Chris’s Column: Tilley Hiker’s Hat
13th August 2018
Chris’s Column: Merrell Sandspur Rift Strap Sandals
2nd August 2018
Chris’s Column: FLIR Scout TK Pocket-Sized Thermal Vision Monocular
25th July 2018
Chris’s Column: Lowe Alpine Aeon 27
12th July 2018
Chris’s Column: Craghoppers NosiLife Adventure Long-Sleeved
28th June 2018
Inov-8 unveil world-first graphene trail shoes
26th June 2018
Latest Articles
New evidence points finger at grouse moors in catastrophic mountain hare decline
14th August 2018
A new study led by Dr Adam Watson, the UK’s foremost montane ecologist, demonstrates scale of mountain hare population crash – and suggests grouse moorland management is to blame.
Events news: This Girl Did – Dorothy Wordsworth & women mountaineers
13th August 2018
The role of pioneering female hillwalkers and climbers is often overlooked, but a new Wordsworth Trust exhibition celebrates their role during the Romantic period.
John Muir Trust objects to proposed Glen Etive hydro schemes
13th August 2018
Glen Etive hydro schemes would detract from Wild Land Area 9 that is afforded significant protection, say the John Muir Trust.
Welcome to our new Scandinavia Outdoors section
13th August 2018
From the forests of Finland to the mountains of Norway and Sweden, Scandinavia has much to offer the backpacker – and we’re publishing a new range of Scandi-themed features here on our website.
Blogger Network: plastic-wrapped outdoor gear
10th August 2018
This week on the Blogger Network, we highlight Hendrik Morkel’s post criticising the unsustainable use of plastic packaging in outdoor gear.
Featured video: two sides to every story
10th August 2018
This week’s featured video is a lovely black-and-white film by Alastair Humphreys. “You have to lay aside the load on your spirit. Until you do that, nowhere will satisfy you.“
Book review: The Lynx and Us by David Hetherington
9th August 2018
Roger Smith reviews an informative book on the lynx with gorgeous photos – but wishes the rewilding movement were more coordinated.