Backpacking Scotland’s West Highland Way
Eight friends take on West Highland Way backpacking, Highland weather and riverside camps, then climb Ben Nevis. Read their eight-day Scottish adventure.
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Real trip reports, honest gear reviews and practical outdoor knowledge for more confident days outside.
Trip Reports
Routes, camps and honest stories from the landscapes that keep calling us back.
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Tour du Mont Blanc – 8-Day Backpacking & Camping Guide
An eight-day, self-supported Tour du Mont Blanc trip report, from Les Houches through France, Italy and Switzerland.
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Iceland Hiking Adventure: Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls Trails
Follow our Iceland hiking adventure across the Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls Trails, from Landmannalaugar to Skógafoss, with volcanic landscapes, glaciers, river crossings, mountain weather and wild camping.
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Equipment in context, with field notes on comfort, weather and real performance.
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FLEXTAIL Pump Review: Zero Pump 2 vs Tiny Pump 3X
FLEXTAIL pump review: compare Zero Pump 2 and Tiny Pump 3X for sleeping-mat inflation, charging, pack-down and camp lighting.
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FLEXTAIL R05 Sleeping Pad Review — Room to Turn
Our FLEXTAIL R05 sleeping pad review examines generous sleeping space, comfort, stated R-value 5.6 and the practicalities of packing it away.
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Choose Your TFS Tent: UK & EU Backpacking Guide
Compare TFS tents for UK and EU backpacking, from lightweight 1-person shelters to capable 2-person options, and find the right fit for your trips.
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Light Tour R7.5 Sleeping Pad Review
A practical look at the Light Tour R7.5 sleeping pad: ASTM-tested insulation, 10 cm comfort and three size options for cold-weather backpacking.
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Clear, considered advice for planning well and travelling more confidently in the hills.
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Dyneema DCF: a gear maker’s guide
Shan Feng, founder of PPU, shares how he chooses DCF for outdoor gear, its strengths and limitations, and the thinking behind two favourite designs.
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How to Read Mountain Wind and Find a Sheltered Wild-Camping Site
Learn how mountain wind moves around ridges, valleys and passes, and how to choose a safer, calmer and more comfortable wild-camping site when the weather changes.
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