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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How to build your own leaf shelter
Out in the wild without a tent? Don’t get caught in the rain. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to build your own leaf hut. Tents are brilliant. They’re just like a house that you can carry in a bag and take with you. They will keep you dry when it rains, and (sort of) [...]
Get into Archery
There’s something very satisfying and instinctive about flinging arrows from a bow. Archery is an ancient human art and these bits of kit feel natural in the hands.
Gnarly Events 2012
These hardcore events will put a spring in your step… Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon (LAMM) Where: Scottish Highlands When: June 9/10 How Much: From £80 per team This overnight mountain orienteering session is so hardcore they don’t even release the exact location until 36 hours before the event. All we know so far is that [...]
Get into indoor climbing
There’s no better place to hang out on a wet spring evening than your local climbing wall. Here’s how to choose the right gear and learn the ropes. The first artificial climbing wall was built in Leeds Uni in 1964. Indoor climbing has grown massively since then – huge complexes with cafes and shops have [...]
How to make nettle beer
Having been inspired to brew my own beer from nettles we had to show you how simple, practically free and surprisingly tasty beer made from nettles is. Admittedly, ours came out more like ale than beer, due to losing the fizz, but the point of doing this is more the buzz of the process than [...]
Inflatable Canoes
Want to get afloat this summer? Try an inflatable – they’re fast, affordable and scrunch down to fit into the average family car. We’ve been bobbing around in inflatable kayaks for a while now, and every time we sling the bag in the boot and the pump in the footwell, we marvel at how quick [...]
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How to adjust your bike gears
March 16, 2012 16:03 -
OAG heads to the sea for issue 106
May 17, 2012 08:05 -
Fjäll Räven Friluft backpack review
May 16, 2012 15:05 -
Lightwave Fastpack rucksack
May 16, 2012 15:05 -
Osprey Mutant Backpack
May 16, 2012 12:05 -
Win! Coleman camping gear worth £279
May 16, 2012 12:05
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Dickie:
I knew that - there's a close up of their shoe in the sketch!
