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New equipment seems to hit the shelves weekly, with some new wonder fabric, back-design or restyle. With a global market aided by the internet new designs from around the world are constantly becoming available, bringing new questions of suitability, reliability and price. Research is an essentialpart of choosing the right kit, whether it's a trusted bran's new model or a newcomer's interesting product. On these ages we'll try and keep you abreast of the latest developments, with previews from the big seasonal trade shows and the inside knowledge from the manufacturers.

7 years in technology - a retrospective on the rise of mobile mapping

The main areas of interest to the outdoor enthusiast are the 15 designated National Parks, with 12 falling west and north of the Exe - Tees line. The higher mountains, those over 915m, or 3,000ft in old money, are concentrated in Scotland with 14 in Wales and 4 in England although summits in Central and South Wales, The Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales all approach the mark

A look at the latest video releases

There's nothing more embarrassing or frustrating as turning up at a campsite, unloading your new tent and coming to a complete stop. Sure, you should have put it up at home first for practice but that's not always possible and "how hard can it be anyway"? Reviews can help you make your selection, but there's nothing like actually seeing a product in action. That's where video comes in, with an increasing number of amateur, semi-pro and manufacturer's videos appearing online on a regular basis.

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Webtogs add online tent videos

Leading internet retailer Webtogs have added to their list of instructional videos, this time featuring a third model in the Nemo brand of tents. Nemo are a relatively new name to the UK outdoor market but have made an instant impact with their revolutionary inflatable pole system.

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For most people camping is usually something you do on an organised site, often with the advantage of a car to carry the weight to your chosen rest spot. There is another way, however, that for a compromise here and there offers a level of freedom and enjoyment you just won't find on an organised and regulated camp site. If your previous experience of camping has been site based you could find the idea of heading off into the hills to an isolated spot with no facilities somewhat daunting - but it does have its advantages.

After years of the Changabang being the ultimate mountain hardshell Mountain Equipment has finally displaced it (even with a new version for Winter 2010) with a brand new design - the Kalanka. First on show in Munich earlier this year the Kalanka looks to be turning heads, and pulling in the buyers, as we approach the annual Friedrichshafen trade show.

Coming soon - preview of Mountain Equipment's Autumn/Winter range

Coming Soon - Kit Lists, Bargains and Sales news and lots more....

Sometimes you can't always find what you want off the shelf, but with fabrics, poles and materials easily available and a range of designs to choose from you can always make your own gear. It's common practise on the other side of the Atlantic and it's moving over here fast - from tarps and bivvies for the ultra-light or stoves that will burn on anything self build is worth a look.

7 years in technology - a retrospective on the rise of mobile mapping

Dave Mycroft

Published on 25-06-10 02:09 PM

It was only 7 years ago I was sat outside the Wasdale Head, trying to justify to the Editor of a popular website that the ...

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Video Tuesday - a look at the latest gear vids

Dave Mycroft

Published on 08-06-10 12:20 PM

There's nothing more embarrassing or frustrating as turning up at a campsite, unloading your new tent and coming to a complete ...

Webtogs add to online tent video list

Published on 26-05-10 11:32 AM

Leading internet retailer Webtogs have added to their list of instructional videos, this time featuring a third model in ...

Wild Camping - Starting out

Published on 06-05-10 12:57 PM

For most people camping is usually something you do on an organised site, often with the advantage of a car to carry the ...

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is there any way to get gps navigation on your computer. I am traveling to NC and i was taking my laptop. I dont want to purchase a gps system. I was

Gps navigation.

Altobelli 03-09-10 06:19 AM

Now that most mobiles have integrated GPS receivers the digital mapping companies are all jumping on board. Memory Map and Anquet have supported the Windows

Dave Mycroft 02-09-10 12:23 PM

Hi Jacob and welcome

Dave Mycroft 02-09-10 12:18 PM

Hi Paul, and welcome. Not sure about the running (but it has been known at last orders lol). Now the bank holiday's out of the way I hope to start spending

Dave Mycroft 02-09-10 12:15 PM

this is good place to discuss thanks for giving such time

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