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What Are The Main Differences Between Male And Female Specific Rucksacks?
Your compass contains a pivoted magnetic needle which can be affected by strong magnetic fields.
Desert
TOP WALKING DESTINATION
Introducing Lakeland's Best Ridge-Mile
The Lake District is full of gems, but could this crinkly wonderland be the perfect introduction to winter walking?
A Matter Of Attitude
The Lakes can’t match the Alps for sheer scale, but occasionally our comparatively diminutive fells serve up an offering with more than a hint of Alpine about it...
Dawn Patrol
As the clocks jump forward this month, here’s a scenic mountaintop adventure to celebrate the spring in style.
MSR Hubba Tour 1
One-person backpacking tents traditionally have a tiny porch that is just big enough to store a pair of boots and a rucksack but little else.
High Pike
The Northern Fells are all mine says Sean McMahon. That is to say, lead mine, tungsten mine, silver mine…
Castles In The Sky
Invisible on the map, unexpected on the ground - and the perfect foil for a dodgy weather day in the Peak District.
Do I Have To Be A Pensioner To Need To Use Trekking Poles?
“A strong, lightweight pair of sticks will firstly reduce the impact on your hip, knee and ankle joints by sharing the load,” says Joerg Tichey from Austrian pole-maker Komperdell.
MONTANE ICARUS/PHOENIX £140
DOES PRIMALOFT’S THERMOPLUME FILL SUCCESSFULLY BRIDGE THE PERFORMANCE
Because It's There
When a mountain is as great as Gable, what more of an excuse do you need to climb it? Oh, yes: winter.
Winter On The Black Ridge
To Snowdonia, where Trail discovers that a silent valley, raking ridgeline, classic scramble and fresh dump of snow make for a truly magical route.
Loughrigg Fell
When daylight is at a premium, Roger Butler recommends a circuit over Loughrigg Fell for a memorable winter’s walk.