Black Friday deals – with a difference
25th November 2020
It’s not all shopping mall scrums and dubious deals. Here are the outdoor brands turning Black Friday into a force for good…
Lockdown 2: how to beat the blues and embrace the outdoors
As England moves into lockdown once again, here are our tips to beat the blues and keeping getting outdoors – despite the gloomy weather.
The Great Outdoors Gear of the Year Awards 2020: shortlists announced!
Check out the innovative outdoor kit and boundary-pushing brands that made The Great Outdoors Gear of the Year Awards shortlists for 2020.
Shortlists announced for The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2020 – vote now!
This year we received more nominations than ever for our annual Reader Awards, and we’re delighted to reveal the shortlists. Time to vote! Public nominations have now closed. We’ve been sorting through your nominations and the shortlists are now ready.…
Waterproof jackets: 11 of the best reviewed
We all need them for British hillwalking – even if we wish we didn’t! Our expert equipment editor Chris Townsend puts a range of the latest waterproof jackets suitable for year-round use to the test...
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6 of the best women’s waterproof jackets
24th November 2020
With the rough weather of autumn and winter upon us, Judy Armstrong puts six of the best women’s waterproof jackets through their paces…
Finisterre Nebulas Insulated Jacket review
24th November 2020
Chiara Bullen reviews Finisterre's Nebulas Jacket.
How the shooting industry is exploiting the legacy of the Clearances
18th November 2020
For conservationists, reducing deer numbers is necessary to restore landscapes in the Scottish Highlands – but it’s proving controversial. David Lintern takes a closer look.
Hill fitness: top 10 tips
18th November 2020
Looking to take on a hillwalking challenge, increase your winter walking stamina or just feel a little bit less knackered at the end of a long hike? James Forrest, fresh from completing a record-breaking self-supported round of the Wainwrights, shares…
Top 10 hills for winter walking beginners
11th November 2020
There’s no such thing as an ‘easy’ winter mountain – but if you’re looking for somewhere to practice newly-acquired winter skills then these hills are just the ticket.
How to pack for fastpacking
11th November 2020
‘Fastpacking’ is a step up from ultralight backpacking, combining a lightweight approach with extra speed. Jenny Tough explains how to pack for fastpacking – with a little help from British gear brand Montane.
Lockdown 2: how to beat the blues and embrace the outdoors
5th November 2020
As England moves into lockdown once again, here are our tips to beat the blues and keeping getting outdoors – despite the gloomy weather.