The best summer campsites
It’s summer (apparently) so if we couldn’t encourage you to sleep under the stars in winter or spring, then we won’t take no for an answer this season, rain or no rain! So grab your sleeping bag, practice pitching your tent and head to one of our favourite summer campsites Now is the ideal time [...]
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Survival special part II: How to collect water
Its a well known fact that humans cannot last longer than three days without water. So what do you do if your stuck in the wilderness and your last drop of water is all but gone? If you can’t find your way to safe drinking water, there are a few ways to collect some valuable [...]
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Walking Wales the smart way
The new Wales Coastal Path is already clocking up a number of firsts: the only path to cover an entire country’s coast, longest trail in the UK and now one more; the first to use QR barcodes to gives walkers with smartphones more information on the path. The Conwy section of the path features hundreds [...]
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Campsite cooking: Ovenless Pizza
Ever been faced with another night of campsite cooking and had a sudden urge to give Dominos a ring? We hear you. How about making a stove-top pizza instead? A pack of tortillas and some creative toppings can make a very quick (and very tasty) alternative to the usual camp fare – ideal whether you’re [...]
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News
The best summer campsites
It’s summer (apparently) so if we couldn’t encourage you to sleep under the stars in winter or spring, then we won’t take no for an answer this season, rain or no rain! So grab your sleeping bag, practice pitching your tent and head to one of our favourite summer campsites Now is the ideal time [...]
Gear
Fjäll Räven Friluft backpack review
Fjäll Räven Friluft – RRP £100 Well equipped for a day out on the hills or even a lightweight weekend. Built to last, this superbly-designed rucksack is very functional, even the zip pulls are made with the gloved hand in mind. Durable fabric is positioned where it is needed – on the base and behind [...]
Issues
OAG heads to the sea for issue 106
This issue we’re going coastal – with over 8,000 miles of coastline hugging the UK shores, there’s plenty of adventure to be had > We harness the power of wind and waves and try our hand at kitesurfing > We cycle the Moor to Sea cycle route in the North York Moors, taking us along forest tracks and [...]
Win
Win! Coleman camping gear worth £279
We love a good camping trip at OAG, which is why we’ve teamed up Coleman to offer one OAG reader an Instant Tourer 4 tent as well as a PerfectFlow Double Burner.
Recent Articles
How to adjust your bike gears
Having a few key skills and the right multi-tool could save your bike tour from a premature end, so we spoke to Adrian at Terry White’s bike shop to show us how to get it done.
OAG heads to the sea for issue 106
This issue we’re going coastal – with over 8,000 miles of coastline hugging the UK shores, there’s plenty of adventure to be had > We harness the power of wind and waves and try our hand at kitesurfing > We cycle the Moor to Sea cycle route in the North York Moors, taking us along forest tracks and [...]
Fjäll Räven Friluft backpack review
Fjäll Räven Friluft – RRP £100 Well equipped for a day out on the hills or even a lightweight weekend. Built to last, this superbly-designed rucksack is very functional, even the zip pulls are made with the gloved hand in mind. Durable fabric is positioned where it is needed – on the base and behind [...]
Lightwave Fastpack rucksack
Lightwave Fastpack - RRP £99 This rucksack is ideal for winter trips or lightweight weekend hiking – the aluminium stays inside the frame offer great support, even when fully-loaded to its maximum 40L capacity. (NB: It’s unisex and one size only, so this may not suit small people.) The padded shoulder straps offer comfort and additional support, [...]
Osprey Mutant Backpack
Osprey Mutant Backpack – RRP £79.99 A simple and strong pack ideal for short adventures or a day on the crags. Only well-designed essentials are included to keep the Osprey Mutant a lightweight and uncomplicated rucksack. The Thermofoam back panel offers excellent comfort and despite a narrow waistband it fits well and gives maximum freedom [...]
Win! Coleman camping gear worth £279
We love a good camping trip at OAG, which is why we’ve teamed up Coleman to offer one OAG reader an Instant Tourer 4 tent as well as a PerfectFlow Double Burner.
Deuter ACT Trail backpack
Deuter ACT Trail rucksack – RRP £ong>85 A really good quality, sturdy and well-thought-through rucksack for walking and hiking – even the zip pulls are easy to open. The Deuter ACT Trail offers comfort and breathability with its Aircontact back system and padded straps to lighten even the largest of loads. A great feature of this rucksack [...]
Campsite Cooking: Stuffing Ball Jumble
Bring the flavours of Sunday lunch to the campsite, using a good stuffing mix as the base of this easy dish – a great way to get a bit of meatiness into a backpacking meal without worrying about meat going off in your pack. Serves 2 Pans 1 Stoves 1 Campfire Yes BBQ No Other [...]
Campsite cooking: sweet lentil and cashew curry
This campsite veggie curry is ideal as a full-on feast with fresh ingredients, but it also works brilliantly using dried and tinned produce for gourmet backpacking! Serves 3 Pans 1 large Stoves 1 Campfire Yes Other equipment Knife, spoon, small chopping board Prep time 30-40 minutes Vegetarian? Yes Fuel efficiency: 4/5 You will need > [...]
Gregory Freia backpack review
Gregory Freia rucksack – RRP £80 Designed specifically for women, this includes Gregory’s flexible Kinetic FTS Suspension system. The padded split-channel shoulder straps offer great comfort and there are two small elasticated mesh pockets that are useful for gels, etc. The padded waistband has two pockets – one mesh and one rainproof. For its light weight this [...]
Jansport Catalyst Rucksack review
Jansport Catalyst backpack – RRP £79.99 Jansport designed this pack for the gruelling 8,000m challenge race in the US. Smaller and lighter than all of the other sacks on test here, it’s ideal for adrenaline sports such as running, biking or adventure racing.
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How to adjust your bike gears
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OAG heads to the sea for issue 106
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Fjäll Räven Friluft backpack review
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Lightwave Fastpack rucksack
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Osprey Mutant Backpack
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Win! Coleman camping gear worth £279
May 16, 2012 12:05
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