Packing the “Ten Essentials” whenever you step into the backcountry, even on day hikes, is a good habit. True, on a routine trip you may use only a few of ...

Extreme minimalist Norman Hadley sets out on a winter summit camp armed only with the contents of an 8-litre race vest little bigger than a shoe-box. Admirable discipline, or hypothermic ...

If you fish a lot during the colder months, it is well worth spending more on a bivvy that has superior waterproof material and is renowned for its strength. A bivvy that has the option of an overwrap ...

George Ponsonby from Ireland and James Price from England have added a new route to the rarely climbed Aikache Chhok (6673m), ...

The vivid yellows of larch trees in autumn draw larch-peepers into the wilderness; unfortunately, the social media posts don't come with warnings.

In this video, we build a fully functioning tent out of crisp packets, inspired by our previous project where we created a bivvy bag from chip bags. We put our DIY tent to the test during a wild ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Of course, the ideal situation is to have both in your quiver of kit, so you can choose the most ...

HX Expeditions is revolutionizing Antarctic exploration with the launch of the industry's most comprehensive kayaking and camping program, beginning October 2025. The world's oldest expedition cruise ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. There’s glamping, there’s camping and there’s bivvying. One ...

With summer on the horizon, festival season is nearly upon us. From the iconic fields of Glastonbury to the powerhouse line-ups at Download, fortunate ticket holders across the UK are preparing for ...

As summer rapidly approaches, festival season is just on the horizon. From the iconic fields of Glastonbury to the power-packed line-ups at Download, fortunate ticket holders across the UK are ...