Be a minimum-impact wild camper
6th August 2020
With ‘fly camping’ on the rise, here’s how to practice Leave No Trace wild camping.
Top 10 hills for kids
Sometimes, an adventure at altitude is the only thing that’ll tire them out! Here are ten hill walks that little ones will love.
How to use digital navigation safely
Digital navigation tools, used properly, can be an important part of navigating safely. Here, Alex Roddie gives some tips for how to get the most out of them.
Stiles, gloves and slipstreams: How walkers can stay coronavirus safe
How can you limit the spread of coronavirus in the great outdoors? We’ve scoured the latest scientific advice for answers to some common questions.
Crowd-free hills: 11 off-the-beaten-track places to walk
There’s never been a better time to bypass England’s honeypot peaks for something a little different. Ronald Turnbull shares 11 lesser-known locations for fabulous walking without the crowds.
Review: Jack Wolfskin Force Striker Low
Chiara Bullen tests the surprisingly sturdy Jack Wolfskin Force Striker Low walking shoe.
Gear News
Chris’s Column: Patagonia Ascensionist Jacket
9th March 2020
Chris’s Column: Cnoc Outdoors Vecto 2 Litre 28mm Cap
23rd February 2020
Chris’s Column: Klättermusen Vanadis 2.0 Trekking Jacket
16th February 2020
Chris’s Column: Mountain Hardwear Lamina Eco AF™ 15F/-9C Sleeping Bag
8th February 2020
Chris’s Column: Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro
29th January 2020
Chris’s Column: Merrell Thermo Rogue 2 Boa Mid Gore-Tex Boots
9th January 2020
Latest Articles
Wild camping: changing the name won’t change the bad behaviour
30th July 2020
Bad behaviour has given ‘wild camping’ a bad name in the media recently, and some have suggested ditching the term. This won’t solve the problem, says Alex Roddie – but empathy and inclusivity might.
The spirit of Kinder: why we need to rethink the ‘right to roam’
28th July 2020
The growing campaign to widen the outdoors to ethnic minorities and other underrepresented groups is the next step in the access movement, argues Faraz Shibli.
“Without further government support a large part of the hostel sector will disappear”
27th July 2020
Hostels have been among the businesses hardest hit by the coronavirus crisis. With government support for the tourism sector coming to an end in the autumn, many are now facing permanent closure.
Family getaways: 8 outdoor trips that combine adventure and imagination
23rd July 2020
Looking for a family getaway this summer? Why not turn your holiday into an epic quest the kids will love?
8 lesser-trodden long-distance walks
22nd July 2020
These more unusual trails of various lengths all make excellent options for a UK escape while coronavirus is still at large – wild, beautiful, and mostly away from the crowds.
How to choose a three-season sleeping bag
16th July 2020
Down or synthetic? Roomy or snug? And what does a ‘comfort limit’ really mean? As summer wild camping season kicks off, Chris Townsend explains what to look for in a three-season sleeping bag.
5 of the best three-season sleeping bags
16th July 2020
Looking for a versatile sleeping bag designed to cover a huge range of temperatures? TGO’s gear editor Chris Townsend puts the latest models to the test.