Layering for Hiking: How to Dress for Any UK Walk
Layering for hiking means wearing several thin layers rather than one thick one, so you can add or remove…
Guides & How-To
Practical how-tos and explainers for hiking, camping and paddleboarding, from washing a puffer jacket to how to choose the right SUP.
What Is a Down Jacket? A Guide to Down Insulation
What is a down jacket? It’s an insulated jacket filled with down, the soft, fluffy layer that sits beneath…
How to Repair a Down or Puffer Jacket: Tears, Holes, and Leaking Down
Most small tears and holes in a puffer jacket are easy to fix at home. To repair down jacket…
How to Wash a Puffer Jacket (Down and Synthetic): Step by Step
Most puffer jackets, down or synthetic, can be washed at home in a normal washing machine and dried in…
What Is PrimaLoft? Synthetic Insulation Explained
If you have been shopping for an insulated jacket, you may have seen the name on a label and…
Down vs Synthetic Insulation: Which Jacket Should You Choose?
Down and synthetic jackets can look almost identical on the rail, but they behave very differently once the weather…
Multi-Day Canoe Kit List For the Great Glen Canoe Trail
This is the kit I used to paddle the Great Glen Canoe Trail, a four-day canoe trip from Fort…
How to Fall Off a Paddle Board Safely & Get Back On
Falling off your paddleboard isn’t a sign you’re doing something wrong — it’s part of the sport, and every…
Tents and Shelters for Camping in the UK: The Ultimate Guide
Wth so many tents and shelters available today, finding the right shelter for UK camping means understanding our unique…
Camping Sleep System Guide: Bags, Mats & More (2025)
There’s nothing quite like waking up refreshed after a great night’s sleep under the stars. Yet comfort is one…
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