There are always a few favourite items that come with us, no matter the destination! To help you pack the essentials on your next trip to the Great Outdoors, make sure to check out our top picks!

When visiting the Great Outdoors, it’s often tempting to leave the trail and venture into the unknown.

However, once you’ve stepped off the road, the scenery can quickly start looking the same everywhere, and before you know it you’re lost with no idea of which way you came from and which way you’re heading.

Why do you get cold when sleeping in a tent?

While the surrounding air is a factor, the majority of your body heat is actually lost through the ground you are laying on. The main role of a sleeping pad, aside from comfort, is to insulate your body from the ground.

The sleeping bag is your blanket away from home. It is responsible for insulating you from the surrounding air and for maintaining your body temperature. Not all sleeping bags are the same, so let’s see what the differences are and how to choose one!

No matter how careful you are, ticks are something that any hiker will eventually have to deal with. Given that an encounter is almost inevitable, how do you reduce those chances and get rid of the tick once it’s turned you into dinner?

Choosing the perfect size for your footwear is arguably more important than the footwear itself, but how do you know which size you need?

Having the appropriate footwear can mean the difference between a great trip or a sore and blister filled nightmare. But choosing the right pair of shoes and socks for your feet might not be as straightforward as it sounds.

To most people knives will all look alike. There are however, key differences in the shape of the blade that really define its strong points and weaknesses, determining both for which tasks it will be best suited for and how you will need to sharpen and maintain it.

A good outdoor’s knife is your best friend on the trail. It will prep your food, provide you with wood for a fire and might save your life if things go south. Pick a bad one though, and you’re in for some serious pain!

A good reusable water bottle is an essential part of any adventurer's kit and, as any item you carry with you around the world, needs to be chosen carefully.

We thought the tales of black clouds overwhelming hikers and outdoor workers were exaggerated but it turns out that there is some truth to the myth!