Archive for the ‘Technical’ Category
OAG Christmas gift ideas
Just in case you’re having a last minute panic…here are some present ideas for OAG types in the family. They may just help you look thoughtful and original in your Christmas gift selections.
C2C Scotland gear guide and advice

Team OAG tested some great gear on C2C Scotland and learned a few things about adventure racing that may help you if you’re planning something similar. Check out the race report on the website.
BCB Mountain Survival Tin - tried and tested

We let OAG publisher Aran rediscover his inner scout with the ultimate boy’s toy: the BCB mountain survival tin.
Get the gear: Tree Climbing

Fancy giving tree-climbing a go? Before you belay on up to the crown of the tree make sure you’ve got all the equipment you need. If you go for a class, equipment will be provided. But if you want to go it alone, there are a few gear must-haves. Once you’ve got them (and know how [...]
Get the gear - Archery

Fancy getting into archery? Here’s the lowdown on all the equipment you’ll need. Quiver (£5-£100) Quiver choice is a personal thing. From basic to custom-made leather numbers, you can accessorise how you like to suit your budget and style. Arrows (£40-£450 for a dozen) Aluminium arrows are cheap and ideal for beginners. Work up to [...]
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 [...]
Get on your Bike with Scott Mission Wow
SCOTT Sports UK and Mission WoW (Women of Wheels) have joined forces to bring bicycle-loving ladies a weekend of mountain bike adventures in Scotland the 28 & 29 April.
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.
How to repair a bike chain

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. 1. The Missing Link comes in two parts. The gold-coloured link is for the back of the chain, the silver [...]