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Why am I reminded of the scene toward the end of Pulp Fiction” when the John Travolta character, Vincent, berates his friend Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) over Jules’s plan to give up the gangster life ...

Serious campers, hikers and long-distance athletes know that one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you move through the wilderness is by getting a good night’s sleep. A bivy sack (“bivy” is ...

I’m considering buying a bivy to add warmth to and protect my Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 sleeping bag, which I chose for its light weight. I cp mostly in lean-tos or other minimalist shelters, and ...

Wild camping may be great fun, but having to haul a tent around with you until you find the perfect spot can be slightly frustrating. The solution? Bivvying! Bivvying is the epitome of wild camping.

Last month, we took on a recycling challenge to build a fully functioning tent from crisp packets, inspired by our earlier ...

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If you’re shaping up for a multi-day race or fast-packing adventure, then you’ll be faced with an inevitable trade-off when purchasing your overnight set-up: a good night’s sleep or running with a ...