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Outdoor adventures with the Anevay Frontier stove

Outdoor adventures with the Anevay Frontier stove
Okay, so I’m a tiny bit in love with my new Anevay Frontier stove. Much of the outdoor gear I test and use is functional,… View Post
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Review: Fjallraven Nuuk parka

Review: Fjallraven Nuuk parka
Fjallraven Nuuk parka review: Oh hello Storm Emma! Feeling the cold bite? Get cosy in the snow in Fjallraven’s Nuuk parka, £420. View Post
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Review: Hanwag Aotea Gore-Tex winter boots

Review: Hanwag Aotea Gore-Tex winter boots
Expensive they may me (at a quite eye-watering £195.41) but you get what you pay for with the rugged, waterproof and fantastically comfortable Aotea GTX®… View Post
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Competition: win a mystery adventure haul worth £200

Competition: win a mystery adventure haul worth £200
Fancy some shiny new stuff for spring? I’ve acquired a lot of gear in my kit cupboard over the past few years, so I’ve decided… View Post
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Review: Sorel Cozy Joan snow boot from Ellis Brigham

Review: Sorel Cozy Joan snow boot from Ellis Brigham
Wondering what to wear on your feet in the dark bitter days of winter? I’ve been out in rain and snow testing out Sorel’s Cozy… View Post
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Review: Fjallraven Räven jacket from Taunton Leisure

Review: Fjallraven Räven jacket from Taunton Leisure
My latest review is of a wear-anywhere light jacket from one of my favourite brands – Fjallraven’s Räven jacket from Taunton Leisure, £99. First designed… View Post
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Review: Montane Phoenix jacket

Review: Montane Phoenix jacket
Is your winter wardrobe missing a great padded mid-layer? Montane’s Phoenix, £140, might be the answer – this versatile and adventure-ready jacket is comfortable, water-resistant… View Post
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The great outdoorsy Christmas gift guide 2017

The great outdoorsy Christmas gift guide 2017
‘Tis the season to be jolly! And to give these lovely presents to your outdoors-mad friends and family. This year my gift guide has a… View Post
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Review: Danner Mountain Light hiking boots

Review: Danner Mountain Light hiking boots
Hellooooo beautiful. You may recognise these gorgeous hiking boots – they played a starring role on Reece Witherspoon’s feet in Wild. So how does Danner’s… View Post
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The best women’s snowsports gear of 2017/2018

The best women’s snowsports gear of 2017/2018
Ready to hit the pistes? I’ve been testing out the best snow jackets, salopettes and base layers for The Independent. My top picks will keep… View Post
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Review: Keen Terradora leather hiking boots

Review: Keen Terradora leather hiking boots
Hitting the trails of Nova Scotia in the smart, waterproof leather Terradora boot from Keen, £119.99, a versatile hiking boot that is ready for the… View Post
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Review: Keen Elsa winter snow boots

Review: Keen Elsa winter snow boots
Stomping about in icy weather in Keen’s adorable Elsa snow boots, £99.99. Outdoor-ready and very nice to look at, these tribal-printed delights are perfect for… View Post
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Gear profile – the new Osprey Fairview carry-on bag

Gear profile – the new Osprey Fairview carry-on bag
Meet the adventurous traveller’s new best mate. The perfectly sized new Osprey Fairview 40 litre rucksack, £100, is roomy enough for all your kit but… View Post
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Staying active all winter with Dickies Workwear

Staying active all winter with Dickies Workwear
SPONSORED POST Winter is coming. But that’s no reason to hibernate – on dark, chilly days we need fresh air and exercise more than ever.… View Post
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Adventure kit items that could save your life, picked for Red Bull

Adventure kit items that could save your life, picked for Red Bull
The great outdoors is an extremely beautiful place – but it can also be pretty inhospitable. Any adventurer worth their Himalayan rock salt should prepare… View Post
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The ten best backpacking tents, chosen for The Independent

The ten best backpacking tents, chosen for The Independent
A backpacking-worthy tent is pretty simple to define – you should be able to carry it with you in your rucksack on a hike without… View Post