Cycling on the Isle of Islay

Neil Braidwood takes to the slow lane as he pedals around the island of Islay. The Isle of Islay is known as the Queen of the Hebrides. Devilishly difficult to…

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Ridge camping

Patrick Baker spends valuable time wild camping in the hills with his son. Sunshine slants in from the west, low and flat, casting our shadows in long spindly movements across…

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MSR Freelite 2 lightweight tent

Compact tent ideal for backpacking. MSR (Mountain Safety Research) has been around since the sixties, when it was just a simple newsletter promoting safety in the hills. Today the company…

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Lifeventure Thermolite Stretch Liner

Lightweight sleeping bag liner can be used on its own in warmer weather. Sleeping bag liners are often overlooked by many wild campers – it’s something else to carry, and…

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Howffing in Scotland

Spending the night in a howff – a cave or other natural refuge – has been a magical experience for many walkers down the years. Patrick Baker followed in their…

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Terra Nova Blizzard 2 tent

Lightweight year round tunnel tent with loads of features. Three pre-shaped colour-coded alloy poles slot into the correct colour sleeves on the Stormtex flysheet. The inner tent is already attached,…

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