Perfecting the art of backpacking is as much about knowing what to leave behind as it is about knowing what to take. I’ve met mountaineers so weight conscious that they cut the handle off their ...

You’ve planned your route, broken-in hiking shoes, and found a backpack that doesn’t rub your shoulders to the point of wanting to punt it into a lake. The hiking agenda is ready, but did you pack ...

Picking the right kit is crucial for a winter trekking trip, but if you think your gear choice doesn’t matter in the summer, think again. Summer sunshine can make life just as tough as winter snow if ...

Don’t head off on your next hike without checking out this essential kit guide – with all the best clothing, footwear, gadgets and sleeping gear to take into the mountains this summer. Written by Will ...

An excellent question. Putting together a backpacking first-aid kit is pretty easy you want to be able to stop bleeding, splint minor fractures, and handle everyday cuts and scrapes and aches. But an ...

If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From ...