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  Cooking in Wind at Camp: Stove Shields, Stability & SafetyJuly 25, 2026
  Cooking in wind at camp is less about heroic flame control and more about choosing a low, sheltered, stable setup before you light the stove. A £15 wind shield can…
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  Best Camping Kettles 2026 UK: Whistling & FoldingJuly 24, 2026
  The best camping kettle UK buyers should start with is not the fanciest one. For most car-camping, festival and family trips, a tough 1.5-2L whistling kettle on a gas stove…
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  Best Camping Pillows 2026 UK: Inflatable & CompressibleJuly 13, 2026
  The best camping pillow UK campers should buy depends less on brand hype and more on how you sleep: side sleepers need height, backpackers need low weight, and car campers…
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  Hiking Navigation: Map, Compass & GPS BasicsJune 24, 2026
  Hiking navigation is not about choosing between a paper map, a compass and GPS. You need to know what each one is good at, where it can let you down,…
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  Hiking Fitness: How to Train for Long WalksJune 23, 2026
  Training for a long walk is mostly about making your feet, legs and lungs boringly reliable. You do not need a heroic gym plan; you need enough steady walking, hill…
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  What to Wear Hiking in the UK: A Seasonal GuideJune 22, 2026
  What to wear hiking UK trails depends less on the calendar month and more on wind, rain, terrain and how hard you run hot. A decent outfit is a flexible…