When it comes to adventures on home soil, there’s one thing you can never be sure of: the weather. Be prepared for anything and look great doing it with our expert guide to everything you need for the shoulder season.
Summer can be a tough time for your ski and snowboard setup if it’s not cared for and stored in the right way, and could leave you in for a nasty surprise when you next get out there. Here’s our expert guide to caring for your gear.
Summer weather and weekend music festivals are made for each other. From the well-known Glastonbury and Reading, to smaller festivals such as Secret Garden Party and Lovebox, there are plenty to choose from in the UK alone.
But with worries of getting rained out and less than homely shower facilities, don’t let the idea of camping get you down. Whether you’re heading for a weekend of chilled out vibes or partying it up here is everything you need to know to survive camping this festival season.
Heading to the hills for a fast-paced day hike or spending a weekend under canvas carrying everything you need, a venture into Britain's remote and rugged landscapes requires more than just a map and compass (although you need that, too). Here's our list of essential kit for taking on the British hills.
The key to summer camping is preparation. For a weekend of family campsite fun, weight is less of an issue, which means more space for the creature comforts. If you’re hiking solo for some remote bivvying, however, you’ll want to pack as lightweight and as minimalistic as possible. Here are the basics you’ll need for every camp, plus the luxuries if you’re not lugging a heavy backpack around.
Would you believe us if we said that your complete weekend camping kit list, including your trekking rucksack, tent, and outdoor clothing, could weigh under 10kg? Probably not, but we’re here to prove it’s possible, just follow our ultimate camping kit lit for your next ultralight weekend adventure.
Sometimes, you've got to take a walk on the wild side - and camp there, too. For plenty of adventurers, wild camping is the ultimate escape into the outdoors, surrounded by nothing but the UK's most rugged landscapes. Here's what you need to pack for a night of wild camping, and the golden rules you need to follow.
If you are a seasonnaire heading to the mountains to spend the coming winter months skiing and snowboarding in the Alps, don’t rely on the resorts to provide you with the clothing, footwear and equipment that you need.
The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award: Our Recommended Kit List
Preparation is key to a successful DofE Expedition. A well-planned route and slick navigation skills are crucial, but so is getting the correct gear and equipment. Here is our DofE kit list, which features solely Recommended Kit tested and shortlisted by DofE Staff and expedition teams.
Snow+Rock's packs and equipment buyer and hardcore camper Will is all about finding the perfect balance between comfort and efficiency on his lightweight, multi-day adventures. Here's his ultimate kit list for ultralight camping.
Ultralight Camping Kit List
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