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Hiker dies on Colorado’s daunting 2744-step Manitou Incline trail
The Manitou Incline is a popular and challenging trek that gains over 2,000ft of elevation in the Colorado wilderness
Bears are active, and this new Modular Bear Canister from REI is brilliant for backpackers – you just have to be smarter than Smokey to open it
The REI Co-op Traverse modular bear canister can expand or contract to suit the length of your trip
Emergency blanket vs bivy: which offers the best shelter?
We compare an emergency blanket vs bivy for unfortunate incidents in the mountains to help you find the best protection for your wayward adventures
Black Diamond recalls popular avalanche beacon due to serious safety risk – find out if you're affected, and what to buy instead
The Utah-based climbing giant says corrosion may cause the device to switch off during use
Going out in the backcountry this winter? Here's the one piece of kit a mountain rescue team wants you to bring every time
This massively capable avalanche beacon sports multiple features to help keep you safer in the backcountry
3 hikers who "panicked" in whiteout conditions saved by emergency contacts feature on Garmin inReach device
Rescuers were able to communicate with the trio's emergency contacts via the device
Mythbusting: do citrus-based plants really repel mosquitoes?
Citronella, lemon eucalyptus, bog myrtle – is rubbing the oil of these zesty plants on your skin really going to keep biting bugs at bay?
Avon Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil insect repellent review: affordable, smells great and moisturizes your skin
Avon Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil is a rogue moisturizer that turned out to be a superb, affordable insect repellent – good for midges, and nice on skin too
