The great outdoors is an extremely beautiful place – but it can also be pretty inhospitable. Any adventurer worth their Himalayan rock salt should prepare for the worst by carrying the gear that could save lives in a pinch. From water filters to paracord bracelets, I’ve picked ten must-pack bits of kit for Red Bull Adventure that are designed to aid survival in extreme environments.
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…
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Build an adventure-friendly first aid kit
First aid is an invaluable skill to have anywhere, but it’s especially important in the back of beyond, for treating yourself or others. Keep …
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Recipe: easy peasy pumpkin pie
Got a glut of fat orange pumpkins on your allotment? Or just want to do something a little different for Halloween? I learnt to make&…
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Scottish island hopping aboard the Bessie Ellen
This spring I sailed away aboard the Bessie Ellen, one of the last of Britain’s traditional trading ketches still to sail our seas, to …
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Sponsored post: Paddleboarding in Canada with Clif Bar
Ready to feed your adventure? I’ve been fuelling my travels by paddleboard in Canada with Clif Bar’s fantastic oat bars and delicious energy …
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Join me at the Women’s Adventure Expo 2017
I’m so proud to announce that I’ll be speaking at this year’s fantastic Women’s Adventure Expo, taking place in Bristol on …
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My favourite wild swimming spots in Britain
Feeling a deep desire to go splashing about in rivers or diving into lagoons? The UK is peppered with stunning locations in which to dip&…
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Places to stay: Novanta90 off-grid hotel, Tuscany
Get back to nature at Novanta90, a hotel high in the Tuscan hills that opens its doors for truffle hunting, wild swimming, hiking and seriously&…
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My pick of the best surf camps for beginners for The Independent
They say salt water can cure anything, and a week of catching waves, napping in hammocks and toasting the sunset at a remote surf camp&…
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Sponsored post: let the Shock Absorber Ultimate Fly Bra #ShockYourSystem
I’ve been running up a storm in Shock Absorber’s seriously supportive new Ultimate Fly bra, £45 from Next. This brilliant bra is ready to …
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Places to stay: The Nare Hotel, Cornwall
The Nare Hotel review: Expect a charmingly old-fashioned welcome at The Nare, a hotel serving up its own style of laid-back luxury on the Cornish&…
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Sponsored post: Six incredible places to sleep around the world
Where you do you want to sleep tonight? How about a floating den, your very own lighthouse or a treehouse surrounded by friendly monkeys? They’…
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My Seasalt travel guide to creative Cornwall
The wild land at the end of Britain is one of my favourite places in the world. Cornwall’s dazzling coastline and green valleys are …
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Video: My essential kit for adventure travel
Hello intrepid travellers! In my latest video I’m talking you through my favourite bits of kit for international travel – this is the gear I’…
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Recipe: foraged elderflower cordial
July is the best time to pick sweet-smelling elderflower blossoms, and this easy-to-make elderflower cordial recipe makes perfect summery cocktails or a homemade present. Lazy&…
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