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If you don’t know your Filoment from your Fantom, then fear not. We’ve put together a brief AlpDictionary of our nine insulating outer layers so yo...

If you’ve ever worn a waterproof jacket or a pair of softshell walking trousers then you've probably already come into contact with PFCs – perhaps ...

Winter camping can be idyllic. Use this guide to plan your big winter night out. How to go camping in winter What to wear for camping in winter Ho...

Cold water - how do you get in? Why do you do it? Is there any way to make it easier? Alpkiteer Kate Rew eases us in. I am either monumentally rubb...

As well as giving you something comfortable to lie on, your sleeping mat provides vital insulation from the cold ground. Unless you’re camping in v...

We evolved in to live at 28°C.  Without clothes, we’d shiver below 25°C. That's why insulated jackets are an essential part of our outdoor wardrobe...

A well-chosen layering system keeps you warm, dry and comfortable in the outdoors, allowing you to adapt to the terrain and weather conditions thro...

There are endless ‘technical base layers’ to choose from these days. However, base layers generally come in two basic categories: synthetic and mer...

Naturally breathable, temperature regulating, odour resistant, warm, lightweight and comfortable to wear? You won't baa-lieve how good it is. But w...

From waterproofs and Merino wool to down and synthetic kit, cleaning and looking after your outdoor clothing is really important to keep your gear ...

You need, need, need to wash your waterproof jacket. Did we mention that you need to? Look after your kit and it’ll look after you! The most import...

Autumn's rolling in. So are the cloudier days, and the low sun. We spoke to experts - Trev and Dave from Edale Mountain Rescue Team - about how to ...