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Our seven tips for choosing a campsite in the backcountry help you avoid common hazards and faux pas, and find spots that are comfortable and safe

When you’re dealing with rocky surfaces, moisture, grit and numb fingers, there’s ample opportunity to fumble your phone on the trail and end up with a cracked screen or dead battery

When you get home from a long hike, you can expect to be tired and sore, but instead of suffering for days, try these 8 recovery protocols to help you get back to full speed

Our ‘what to wear hiking’ guide will help you get kitted out with the perfect gear for awesome hiking trips this winter

Knowing how to build a campfire in winter can bring welcome warmth when camping in the great outdoors, or even save your life

Do your feet swell up when you hike? Try these tips for a more comfortable hiking experience

If you’ve packed away your tent for the freezing season, learn how to store your camping water filter over winter to help you get back outside faster when warmers days return

Find out how to suspend activity tracking briefly, or for extended periods

Frozen water bottles can leave you high and dry – here's our guide on how to keep your water bottle from freezing and stay hydrated in all conditions

Our guide to how to hike in snow helps you plan ahead and make a few key amendments to your walking technique so you can have fun in all conditions