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The best navigation apps 2024: find your way in the great outdoors
Our pick of the best navigation apps for route planning, nav during adventures, sharing experiences and inspiration
How to take a bearing: navigate the backcountry with confidence
Our mountain expert on how to take a bearing and then follow it in the right direction, even when the conditions are at their most challenging
What is a GPX file: and how you can get the most out of it
Our expert guide to GPX files covers what one is and how they can enhance your experience when planning, carrying out and looking back at your adventures
Rechargeable or disposable batteries – which option's best for your hiking tech?
When you're in the backcountry, you need power you can rely on – here, we consider whether rechargeable or disposable batteries are the best option
Can this all-terrain exoskeleton turn you into a superpowered e-hiker?
Strap a powerful e-motor on your legs with the DNSYS X1 exoskeleton to give your hiking a boost
How do night vision binoculars work? Let us illuminate you
Ever pondered how night vision binoculars work? Our mission (and we chose to accept it) is to enlighten you on image enhancement and thermal optics
Hiking without tech – why I sometimes ditch the modern gadgets
What are the benefits of walking without being connected to a constant stream of data, music or audio?
How to protect your phone in the outdoors
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
