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 to make a selection of the best bits into an amazing outdoors goody bag to give away to a reader.

Competition win adventure kit

Competition: win an adventure kit curated by The Girl Outdoors

So what’s inside the mystery kit bag? You can expect outdoor-ready clothing from big brands plus adventure books, gadgets, snow sports gear, jewellery inspired by the great outdoors and even a first glimpse at a top secret new project!

How to enter: The competition is now over and the winner is Sophie Phillips. Congratulations Sophie! 

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