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Category: Buying Guides

link to Your Complete Guide To Choosing The Best Rucksack For Hiking

Your Complete Guide To Choosing The Best Rucksack For Hiking

When you start to go walking you probably won't need a rucksack for the first few walks, as you won't be walking far to start with. But once you've been a few times you'll start to think about more...

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link to Base layers – the secret to hiking in comfort

Base layers – the secret to hiking in comfort

Hiking is a great way to spend your free time and be active. It can also be a really good workout! But it can also be pretty uncomfortable for beginners, especially if ill-prepared when hiking in the...

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link to Waterproof Jacket Buying Guide – how to choose your waterpoof jacket

Waterproof Jacket Buying Guide – how to choose your waterpoof jacket

Wherever you live in the United Kingdom, there's no doubt that a waterproof jacket is one of the most essential bits of hiking gear required. It's quite easy to spend just a few pounds on a jacket,...

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link to Best Budget Walking & Trekking Poles 2020 Buyers Guide

Best Budget Walking & Trekking Poles 2020 Buyers Guide

I've been wondering about buying some walking poles for a while, but don't really know anyone who uses them. So I've had no-one to ask about them in person and as such had to do my own...

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link to Choosing The Best Shoes And Boots For Walking – a complete guide

Choosing The Best Shoes And Boots For Walking – a complete guide

Before buying your next pair of walking shoes or boots check out this guide which will answer the questions you may have

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