The best waterproof jackets 2024: beat the conditions with a high ...
WEBJun 18, 2024 · The best waterproof jacket for hike leaders. A three-layer, professional-grade waterproof coat, the Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds 2.0 Outdoor Shell Jacket is capable of keeping out the very worst weather (Image credit: Pat Kinsella) 3. Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds 2.0 Outdoor Shell Jacket.
What are isotonic drinks and how do they help runners?
WEBApr 19, 2022 · Isotonic drinks are ideal for any runs over an hour in hot, humid conditions as they are rapidly absorbed due to having the same concentrations of salt and sugar as your blood would normally have. In helping to maintain your body’s optimum blood sugar levels they help you to boost your endurance. They’re not overly needed on shorter runs ...
The best rain pants 2024: stride out in confidence, whatever the ...
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · The best two layer pants. Two-layer Gore-Tex construction means these trousers won't cling to your legs while they keep the moisture out (Image credit: Sprayway) 8. Sprayway Nakuru / Berbak Rainpants. No-nonsense rain pants with an accommodating fit and reliable Gore-Tex waterproof-breathable performance.
How to catch bass: the best bass fishing tips and tackle
WEBDec 20, 2021 · If the water color is dirty in your area, you need brighter colors and to slow your retrieve down as slow as possible, giving the bass more time to find the lure. If the water is clear, you want a more subtle, transparent color and you can speed your retrieve up to almost as fast as the lure will allow.
The Apple Watch Ultra is good for hiking, but these 3 apps make it ...
WEBJan 16, 2024 · Thankfully, the App Store has everything you need to fill the gap, and turn the Apple Watch Ultra into the hiking watch of your dreams. (Image credit: Future) 1. Komoot. We've long been fans of Komoot – in fact the app took the prize for best navigation app in the Advnture 2022 Awards – and it makes a fantastic addition to the Apple Watch ...
The best bivy sacks 2024: tested in the wild | Advnture
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Stealth campers will love the low-impact, stay-hidden and leave-no-trace virtues of bivy sacks, while the lightest and most compact (for example the RAB Trailhead) will fit into the smallest hiking backpack to provide the foundation of a grab’n’go sleeping system. Any bivy sack will improve the warmth rating of an unprotected sleeping bag, but the best use fabrics that combine good ...
What are Ordnance Survey maps? Their use, history and future
WEBJun 24, 2022 · A familiar sight in the British countryside (Image credit: Getty). The orange Explorer maps are 1:25 000 scale, perfect for those who like to strap on their best hiking backpack and head for the hills. Every square kilometre in Great Britain is represented by a 4cm grid square and there are a whopping 403 Explorer maps, covering everywhere from Land's End to John o' Groats.
How to catch mackerel: start catching with these simple tips
WEBDec 20, 2021 · Another good tip for mackerel fishing is to bait the sabiki or feather rigs with tiny strips of fish or squid – just enough to enhance the taste and smell of the bait in the water. On hard days, this can really make a difference. Mackerel seem more eager to bite and hang on to something that tastes real.
What is wild swimming? | Advnture
WEBJun 8, 2022 · Swimming in a lake at sunset (Image credit: Johner Images). Obviously both swimming and spending time in nature both have proven health benefits, and proponents of wild swimming say it has unique mental health benefits as well.No major research into the topic has been undertaken, but the British Medical Journal published a study in 2018 suggesting it may be effective for managing symptoms of ...
Snowshoeing for beginners: a first-timer’s guide to hiking in the …
WEBNov 18, 2021 · Snowshoeing across flat terrain with a big backpack (Image credit: Christopher Kimmel). Like hiking, snowshoeing is a superb form of low impact physical exercise, giving you a great cardiovascular workout, strengthening your legs and burning calories.It’s a great activity for keeping your hiking season going year-round, so you don’t feel like you’re starting over again each spring, and ...