What is a Vibram sole? And why do so many brands use them?
WEBAug 6, 2024 — Vibram (pronounced “vee-bram”) is a brand of shoe sole produced and licensed by an Italian company of the same name. The brand use rubber compounds to produce outsoles that are fit for the exacting demands of trail runners, hikers and mountaineers. Vibram's founder, Vitale Bramani was the first in the world to design a …
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 best pop-up tents 2024: for easy, speedy pitching | Advnture
WEBJun 10, 2024 — The best pop-up tents provide easy and speedy pitching for fuss-free summer camping. Popular with festival goers and first time campers, they're obviously not as sturdy and reliable as dedicated backpacking tents but advances in design during recent years means that the best pop-up tents can hold their own in some pretty challenging …
When does a hill become a mountain? Our expert guide | Advnture
WEBJul 24, 2024 — Basically, any peak above 8,200 feet (2,500m) is a mountain; as is any outcrop of 4,900-8,200 feet (1,500-2,500m) with a slope of at least 2°; as is a peak of 3,300-4,900 feet (1,000-1,500m) with a slope steeper than 5° or a local elevation range above the surrounding area of at least 300m for a 7km radius.
Where to see giant sequoias: our guide | Advnture
WEBJul 16, 2024 — 2) Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest for the greatest concentration of giant sequoia groves in the world. 3) Yosemite National Park, home to the famous Mariposa Grove. 4) Sierra National Forest where you'll find McKinley Grove. 5) Calaveras Big Trees State Park where giant sequoias were first discovered in …
The best hiking pants 2024: don't let winter slow you down with …
WEBJan 26, 2024 — Check Amazon. The best for speed hiking. These pants are fast drying and shed water well, while the outer fabric is highly breathable if you're facing a punishing fast ascent. We reckon the 4-way stretch fabric and articulated knees gives just the right amount of stretch and freedom of movement.
The best camping stoves: backpacking and double-burner stoves
WEBJun 14, 2023 — We think the best camping stove is the ultralight Soto Windmaster, which combines a tiny packed size with great wind resistance – just the ticket for backcountry escapades. Where two-burner stoves for the campsite are concerned, we love the tremendous value of the Vango Combi IR Grill Compact.
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, …
The best hydration packs: on-the-go refuelling for your runs
WEBMay 12, 2023 — While the Duro is marketed as unisex, for women there's also the option of the female-specific Dyna pack. Read our full Osprey Duro 6 hydration pack review. A light, well-designed running pack with soft bottles included (Image credit: Getty) 2. Camelbak Ultra Pro Vest. Best for lightweight storage.
Rock cairns: their meaning, purpose and history | Advnture
WEBJul 16, 2024 — Cairns are man-made rock piles. The word “cairn” is a Scottish Gaelic word literally meaning “heap of stones”. In fact, some Scottish mountains contain the word in their name, such as Broad Cairn and Cairn Gorm (the mountain after which the National Park is named). While they are a common sight in rural Scotland and the rest of the UK ...