Scotland's spectacular landscapes are also the home of the infamous midge, as well as other wee beasties that can ruin an outdoor adventure if you go unprepared. Here’s how to manage the midges…
Want to know the real secret to packing a rucksack? Forget all that other rubbish floating around online. This is the only thing you need to read before your next long-distance walk or multi-day trek.
Summer is on its way. To help you make the most of it, we've rounded up the very best outdoor kit for summer adventures, from paddle boards to hammocks. See you out there.
Long-distance backpacker and record-breaking ultra-runner Will Renwick has had more than his fair share of trials and tribulations. He looks back on his biggest trail fails, so you don’t make the same mistakes.
Record-setting long-distance backpacker Will Renwick has spent weeks at a time dealing with the unique challenges of life on the trail. Here’s what those experiences have taught him.
Hypermilers are the ultralight backpackers of the road, chasing marginal gains to get maximum mileage from their vehicle. Here’s how to boost your mpg ahead of your next road trip.
When it comes to sleeping outdoors, most wild campers go for a tent. But we reckon the finest way to spend a night in the hills is nestled in a bivvy bag. To prove the point, here are five reasons why bivvying beats sleeping under canvas.
The Wacaco Nanopresso is the best portable espresso maker out there. Tim Rogg from specialty coffee club 'The Right Roast' puts it through its paces, with a video review plus some great hacks.
If you love to spend time honing your woodcraft skills, foraging in the deepest, darkest forests or simply getting lost amongst the trees, these books ought to make for essential reading.
Whether you're exploring local rivers or paddling the Yukon, canoeing is an incredible and relaxing way to travel. Here's our essential guide to get you started.
Regardless of its actual physical characteristics, there is something beautiful about a handmade object – and nothing is more satisfying than to hold a wooden spoon that you have created with your own hands.
