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Finding the perfect gift for the outdoorsy person in your life can be surprisingly tricky - especially if they seem to already have all the gear they need or are notoriously picky about what makes it ...
Saas-Fee/Saastal is perhaps more familiar to the skiers amongst us, but this mountain destination has loads to offer summer visitors too. From hiking high-altitude trails, to via ferrata, bike paths, ...
This little 2-man tent is a relatively straightforward backpacking tent designed in a tunnel style. It pitches as one, with a pre-hung inner via a couple of lightweight Terra Nova poles (which are ...
River Avon Trail - Why Go? The spectacular Avon gorge, spanned by Isambard Kingdom Brunel's famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, is probably Bristol's most recognisable landmark. This River Avon Trail ...
Is this the best value family tent out there? Read our review of Quechua's Air Seconds 4.1 to find out more. For a reasonably sized family tent, the Air Seconds 4.1 is an absolute breeze to pitch. The ...
The ProTactic range from Lowepro is billed as rugged and modular, so as to be adaptable to any camera-carrying situation - and as any photographer knows, there are endless permutations of required kit ...
Hearing the call of the sea? Follow the ocean’s edge with a rucksack on your back and see where it leads you on one of the world’s wildest coastal trails – you could end up climbing volcanic peaks, ...
The Vail 4L is a classic poled tunnel tent suitable for families. It offers loads of practical living space and a light and airy interior for hassle-free, comfortable family camping. Pitching ...
Montane's Alpine Shift waterproof jacket is built to endure abrasions, whether on the crag or at the campsite, we review it to see if it stands up to its claims. When you first get the Alpine Shift in ...
Lowepro's Photosport family of products is a long-standing favourite of Active Traveller, and the addition of the Photosport Backpack Pro 55l AW III looks likely to continue that trend. The immediate ...
The natural paradise of Asturias is one of the biggest discoveries of the decade for UK visitors, and for hikers, the region offers miles of unspoilt, wild landscapes to explore - from its rugged ...
Isn’t it….just…flat. And wet? Misconceptions are funny. They take on a life of their own and before you know it you didn’t go somewhere because you heard ...