With their all-mesh canopies (or mostly mesh), three-season tents are a lightweight and breathable option for camping below the snowline. Guy points Guylines provide added support to the tent,…
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How to buy your next pack Capacity Multi-day packs are normally between 50 and 90-litres, overnight packs will be 30-45-litres and daypacks up to 30-litres. Multi-day packs will have…
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With secure straps to hold the foot in place, quick-drying materials, and the same midsole technology used in hiking shoes, sport sandals can handle anything from the riverbed to…
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Here’s what to look for: Zips Either water-resistant or protected by a storm flap. Zip sliders on water-resistant zippers tuck into a ‘garage’ to prevent rain entering through the…
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Whether you’re going on a short walk or a multi-day tramp, performance hiking clothing will make life more comfortable. Material Synthetic materials tend to dominate as they are lightweight…
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Modern knives are light, razor sharp and often come with multiple tools to help you out of a pickle. Handle A handle should provide a sure and comfortable grip…
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A sleeping mat not only offers a cushy night’s rest but insulates you from the cold ground. Fills There are numerous fills – high-density open-cell foam, down, synthetic and…
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In the topsy-turvy world of insulated jackets, synthetic fills have improved markedly in recent years and are now nearly as warm, and almost as compressible and light, as down insulation.…
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Meals don’t taste much better than when they’re cooked over a portable stove after a long day in the hills. Fuel types Gas stoves are simple, convenient and inexpensive…
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Gaiters protect your boots and lower legs and prevent trail debris from entering your footwear and rubbing your feet up the wrong way. Closure Gaiters close at the front and use…
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Straps Wide enough to support the weight of the headlamp and allow easy adjustment so it doesn’t bounce around or slide down while you’re on the move. A top strap is…
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