Beginner’s Guide to Layering Clothing

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Hiking enthusiast crossings rocky trail in scenic mountain landscape with trees and shrubs, wearing outdoor gear and backpack, on a cloudy day.
The long established layering method is the best known way to dress functionally and appropriately for activities in the outdoors. For those new to hiking,...

Vango Mirage 200 – First Impressions

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Portable orange and black camping tent set up in a backyard, ideal for outdoor hiking and camping adventures.
For some time now I've wanted a proper two man tent, as I feel that my current two man tent - the Wild Country Zephyros...

Optimum Nutrition Wholly Oats Chocolate Peanut Butter Review

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High protein Oats snack bar with peanut butter and chocolate flavor, ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
Outdoor nutrition tends to focus on carbs, carbs and more carbs. Usually the simpler the better. Looking for something a little more balanced I...

Photo Album: Irish Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter

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CH-47 Chinook helicopter flying in clear blue sky, aerial view, aviation, heavy-lift helicopter, military aircraft.
These photographs were taken during the Mourne Mountain Rescue Teams training exercise with the Irish Coast Guard and their new Sikorsky s-92 helicopter. 

Peak District to be captured with Google Street View

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High-angle shot of a hiker with a mounted 360-degree camera and backpack, exploring scenic nature trail with rolling green hills and a river below, ideal for outdoor adventure and filming.
The Peak District is going to become the first National Park in the United Kingdom to be digitally captured by the new off-road version...

Running The Mourne Wall

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Serene mountain hiking trail in the UK with a hiker trekking along a scenic path through rugged terrain and rolling hills under a bright blue sky.
 When I see the Mourne Wall it just screams ‘walk me’ and in October 2013 I did just that in 8hr 45 minutes. I...

Bridgedale to the rescue!

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Emergency mountain rescue team group photo inside rescue vehicle with gear.
Leading UK sock brand, Bridgedale®, which celebrates its 100 year heritage this year, has partnered with all 10 Mountain Rescue teams across the Lake...

Bubi Bottle – First Impressions

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Bright red sleeping bag lying on ground with small green shallow bowl nearby surrounded by grass and soil in outdoor camping scene.
An exciting new water bottle with some very cool properties, the Bubi bottle improves on standard water bottle design by being completely flexible, heat...

Vango Spirit 200+ Gear Review

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Bright green hiking tent set up in remote mountainous terrain during outdoor camping adventure.
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Getting a good night’s sleep on the trail

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Warm blue sleeping bag laid out on green grass for hiking or camping trips.
There's a lot more to a warm night's sleep than just bringing along your warmest sleeping bag. Follow these simple tips to ensure the...