Thermal Clothing for Cold-Weather Camping: A UK Layering Guide
How to layer thermal and base-layer clothing for cold-weather UK camping, with merino versus synthetic, fabric weights and down versus synthetic insulation.
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Tips, gear guides, and places to visit across Britain.
The Best Sleeping Mat for Camping: R-Value, Types and Comfort
How to choose the best sleeping mat for UK camping: the three types explained, the R-value you need, and comfort against weight and packed size.
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Best Lightweight Camping Gear: Cut Your Base Weight
The best lightweight camping gear for UK backpacking, the big three that save the most, and real weights to get your base weight under 10kg.
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Best Insect Repellents for Camping in the UK: What Actually Works
The best insect repellent for UK camping is 50% DEET or 20% picaridin, plus a head net for Scottish midges and permethrin for ticks.
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How to Choose the Best Waterproof Jacket for UK Camping
How to choose the best waterproof jacket for UK camping: what hydrostatic head and breathability ratings mean, plus membranes, seams and reproofing.
Read more →The Best Hiking Poles: How to Choose Trekking Poles for Terrain and Comfort
How to choose the best hiking poles for terrain and comfort, covering pole types, materials, locking mechanisms, grips, baskets, tips and how to size them.
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The Best Hiking Socks to Prevent Blisters: Fabric, Fit and Liners
The best hiking socks to prevent blisters keep feet dry and friction-free. How to choose fabric, fit, cushioning and liners for blister-free walking.
Read more →The best portable fire pits for leave-no-trace camping
A raised, off-the-ground fire pit protects the grass and passes many campsite rules. Here are the main UK types and what to look for.
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Dry Bags for Camping: The UK Guide to Waterproof Storage
How to choose and use dry bags for UK camping, from roll-top seals and sizes to keeping your sleeping bag and electronics dry.
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The Best Windbreaks for Beach Camping in the UK
The best windbreaks for beach camping are four to eight panel poles-and-fabric screens. Here is how to choose one and pitch it firmly in sand.
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The Best Portable Water Filters for Campers: Types and How to Choose.
The best portable water filters for campers, from squeeze filters to gravity systems and purifiers, plus how to choose the right one for UK trips.
Read more →The best lightweight stoves for backpacking and hiking
The best lightweight stoves for backpacking and hiking, from tiny canister burners to Jetboils, Trangias and liquid-fuel stoves, with honest trade-offs.
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