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Adventure Tips
How to get into outdoor writing, by Natasha Sones
I have been a writer and editor for my entire professional career, since studying it at university. I started off in book and magazine publishing,...
What’s Hot In Adventure in 2025
I loved writing this list - it’s a powerful reminder of just how much adventure surrounds us. My adventure radar has been on alert and buzzing over...
Why I Hate Outdoor Kit
I’ve got a bit of a confession to make: I kind of hate outdoor kit. Not the kind of hate reserved for genuinely terrible things, but a low-level...
Adventure planning and the art of balancing comfort zones
Adventuring outdoors gives us learning, personal growth and a satisfied sense of ‘I am absolutely flipping amazing’. Key to this is knowing what our...
Planning Your First Expedition
Opening thoughts This article is aimed at anyone who has been on a few day adventures outdoors and fancies a larger adventure. It’s here to give you...
Second hand gear guide
Buying second hand outdoor gear is a great way to keep costs down and reduce our impact on the environment. However, there can be a lot to consider...
A sustainable outdoor gear buyer’s guide
Buying new outdoor gear can be a minefield. From price to sustainability and brand ethics - there can be a lot to consider. Throw in ‘greenwashing’...
Top tips on applying for adventure grants
Our annual Adventure Queen grant is closed for the year, and our fantastic winners have now been selected (read about them here), but that doesn’t...
How to deal with your period outdoors
It might be going walking, running, kayaking, being at a festival, doing your Duke of Edinburgh award, biking or on an expedition. It is probably...