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Jennride Winter Edition 2024
16.05.2024

Jennride Winter Edition 2024

The Jennride is a self-supported one-hundred-mile bike packing offroad route in and around the Lake District usually in summer, this is the first w...
Lightweight bikepacking tent
07.05.2024

Choosing a tent for bikepacking and lightweight cycle touring

Choosing the best tent for bikepacking or cycle touring means finding the perfect between size, weight, packability, weather resistance and livabil...
Ultralight camping with synthetic sleeping bag
04.05.2024

Ultra-packable Primaloft Gold sleeping bag delivers warmth without bulk

When you want to go far, fast and light an ultra-packable sleeping bag is crucial, but at what cost.. John Manning reviews our Ultra 120 sle...
Emma Stuart
14.05.2024

Emma Stuart

I'm Emma and I'm an ultrarunner and farm veterinary surgeon. I live on the edge of the Lake District with my partner, James, two very adventurous ...

Daring Deeds

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Jennride Winter Edition 2024
16.05.2024

Jennride Winter Edition 2024

The Jennride is a self-supported one-hundred-mile bike packing offroad route in and around the Lake District usually in summer, this is the first w...
An Easter bikepacking journey on the Yorkshire Coast Route
30.04.2024

An Easter bikepacking journey on the Yorkshire Coast Route

Imagine your own Easter bikepacking journey on Yorkshire's Cinder Track from Scarborough to Whitby. Explore coastal paths, enjoy scenic descents, ...
Canoe sailing around Scotland's Isle of Lewis
11.04.2024

Canoe sailing around Scotland's Isle of Lewis

Set against the rugged backdrop of the Isle of Lewis, Emily's idea for a canoeing film was born out of a desire to shift the narrative from extrem...

Alpkit School of Adventure Store Events

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Choosing a tent for bikepacking and lightweight cycle touring
07.05.2024

Choosing a tent for bikepacking and lightweight cycle touring

Choosing the best tent for bikepacking or cycle touring means finding the perfect between size, weight, packability, weather resistance and livabil...
Where Can I Go Wild Swimming?
06.05.2024

Where Can I Go Wild Swimming?

Where can you go wild swimming near you? How far will you have to travel to find water you are free to swim in? Our expert team share some great ad...
How to choose a sleeping bag
30.04.2024

How to choose a sleeping bag

Sleep warmer, pack lighter. We reveal how the UK's top ultralight down and synthetic sleeping bags keep you warm all year round. Developed around 2...

Kudos

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Ultra-packable Primaloft Gold sleeping bag delivers warmth without bulk
04.05.2024

Ultra-packable Primaloft Gold sleeping bag delivers warmth without bulk

When you want to go far, fast and light an ultra-packable sleeping bag is crucial, but at what cost.. John Manning reviews our Ultra 120 sle...
Woodsmoke is a wolf in sheep's clothing
02.05.2024

Woodsmoke is a wolf in sheep's clothing

When is the best fleece not a fleece? Woodsmoke turns the definition of fleece on its head.. Our Woodsmoke shirt has been selected by TGO magazin...
Womens high-performance leggings for active outdoors
25.04.2024

Womens high-performance leggings for active outdoors

Kirsty Pallas has tested our womens Mello Tight leggings for TGOs review of the best hiking pants for 2024. Tailored to those looking for light and...

Alpkiteers

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Emma Stuart
14.05.2024

Emma Stuart

I'm Emma and I'm an ultrarunner and farm veterinary surgeon. I live on the edge of the Lake District with my partner, James, two very adventurous ...
Harvey Rollason
14.05.2024

Harvey Rollason

British Enduro Champion, mullet connoisseur and trail whisperer based in the Midlands. Harvey is a true go getter and trail shredder. You'll usuall...
Kate Rew
30.04.2022

Kate Rew

Kate Rew is an outdoor swimmer, writer and mother. She set up The Outdoor Swimming Society (The OSS) in 2006 and has been a pivotal figure in the r...