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The best sustainable and eco-friendly swimwear

The best sustainable and eco-friendly swimwear
The tide is turning – these nine ethical and sustainable swimwear brands make a stand by using recycled materials to create their beautiful and sport-friendly… View Post
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Review: Adidas Free Hiker boot

Review: Adidas Free Hiker boot
Bouncing around in the cheerful Adidas Terrex Free Hiker, £169.95, a versatile summer trainer/walking boot hybrid that’s big on comfort. Adidas Free Hiker Boot review… View Post
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Review: Osprey Rolling Transporter wheeled duffel bag

Review: Osprey Rolling Transporter wheeled duffel bag
International adventurer? Meet your new favourite travel bag. The fantastic Osprey Rolling Transporter 90l, £220, is a durable duffel on wheels that can travel has… View Post
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Review: Joules Sailaway waterproof raincoat

Review: Joules Sailaway waterproof raincoat
Fear no shower in Joules’ Sailaway short waterproof rain jacket, £99.95, a great all-rounder of a raincoat for casual wear that can withstand a hefty… View Post
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Review: Dryrobe short sleeve Advance robe

Review: Dryrobe short sleeve Advance robe
Winter swims and cold water surfs, I no longer fear you! I’ve been testing out Dryrobe’s Advance robe, £110, perfect for changing after surfs and… View Post
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Review: Millican Fraser the Rucksack 25 litre

Review: Millican Fraser the Rucksack 25 litre
Camping in summer and gallivanting in winter in the company of Millican’s lovely 25 litre Fraser rucksack, £130, a roomy and weatherproof adventure companion. Millican… View Post
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The Outdoors Christmas gift guide 2018

The Outdoors Christmas gift guide 2018
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Be the super-organised person you always wish you were and buy all your Christmas gifts early this… View Post
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The best women’s ski and snowboard gear for winter 2018/2019

The best women’s ski and snowboard gear for winter 2018/2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… the snow season. Winter is coming – and if you’re planning on heading to cold climes for… View Post
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Review: Jottnar Fenrir hooded down jacket

Review: Jottnar Fenrir hooded down jacket
Testing out the expensive but deliciously comfortable Jottnar Fenrir down jacket, £295, in the wild – I reckon this beautiful bit of outdoor kit is… View Post
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How to pack for the Himalayas, a trekking packing guide

How to pack for the Himalayas, a trekking packing guide
Are you heading for the magical high mountains of the Himalayas? The mountain range spanning India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Bhutan and Nepal is one of… View Post
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Review: Kathmandu Benmore 5-in-1 jacket

Review: Kathmandu Benmore 5-in-1 jacket
Kathmandu reckon their Benmore 5-in-1 jacket, £223, is the ultimate travel jacket. Time to put it to the test. Product description: “It’s a rain jacket… View Post
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Review: Land Rover Explore outdoors phone

Review: Land Rover Explore outdoors phone
I took the rugged, waterproof Land Rover Explore phone (£600) on three months of adventures to see how if it lived up to its claims… View Post
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Review: Thule AllTrail 45 litre rucksack

Review: Thule AllTrail 45 litre rucksack
On my neverending quest for the perfect backpack I put Thule’s 45l, female-specific AllTrail, £145, through its paces. Thule AllTrail rucksack review Product description: “A… View Post
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The Fjällräven Kånken backpack turns 40

The Fjällräven Kånken backpack turns 40
Oh hello, have you met the Fjällräven Kånken? I’m sure you’ll recognize this iconic little backpack – it’s been having a bit of a hipster… View Post
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Review: the MSR Hubba Hubba two-man tent

Review: the MSR Hubba Hubba two-man tent
MSR Hubba Hubba review: Meet my all-time favourite backpacking tent, the MSR Hubba Hubba two-man tent, £300. MSR Hubba Hubba review I’ve had a few… View Post
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Lovely new stuff for spring

Lovely new stuff for spring
Morning sunshine! Getting ready for a spring and summer of little adventures? Pack the best new camping kit in my favourite new rucksack, get on… View Post