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Is it OK to wear socks with hiking sandals?
By Charlie Lyon published
The once-taboo trend is appearing everywhere, from the catwalks to TikTok and out on the trails. But is it really OK to sport a sock-sandal combo? And why would you want to?

Why are reservoirs so dangerous for swimming?
By Julia Clarke last updated
Reservoirs are often signposted as being particularly dangerous for wild swimming, but the truth of the matter may be a little murkier than that

Is it a changing robe or is it a waterproof jacket? Red's new Pursuit pitches itself somewhere in between
By Charlie Lyon published
This slimmed down version of the original outdoor robe is designed to appeal to active users

Olympic marathon swim training axed as Seine water quality fiasco rumbles on
By Alex Foxfield published
As concerns about the River Seine's water quality continue, today's marathon swimming training is cancelled but officials say races should still go ahead

Inspired by the Olympic open water swimming? Here’s how to get started
By Rosee Woodland published
Find out whether the Seine is clean enough to swim in, why marathon swimmers are allowed to wear full body suits, and how to get started with open water events

Hot deal alert: Prime Day is nearly over, but you can still get 30% off this tough Yeti Camino bag
By Cat Ellis published
Stock it likely to sell out within a few hours

What will the UK's new Labour government mean for the outdoors?
By Fiona Russell published
The pledges and actions of the new UK government on land access, nature and the environment

Watch enormous water-loving Newfoundland dog hijack a paddleboard
By Dave Golder published
Giant Hobie refuses to leave the water, escapes his owners and plonks himself on a straining paddleboard
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