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OS Test The Best: Lightweight Running Jacket
OS TEST THE BEST Lightweight Running Jacket: Mac In A Sac Venture Ultralite Running Jacket Review. Our OS Champions have been putting this new hiking and running jacket through its paces.

Hiking Poles Guide – Everything you need to know about choosing the right walking poles!
Hiking Poles – a complete guide to hiking poles including a look at all the main features and how to use hiking poles when walking

Hiking Checklist
There’s a fine line between having the right equipment to keep you safe and comfortable on a walk and being so weighed down with unnecessary kit you’ll struggle. Our hiking checklist will help you get kitted out with essential gear for a long day on the trail and tell you what to take on a walk.

Autumn Walking Guide
As we get into autumn the clothing and equipment you need for walking and hiking changes too. Here’s a guide handy guide on autumn walking gear

Wet weather gear guide
Don’t get caught out by the rain, be prepared for your next walk with this wet weather gear guide.

Summer gear guide for outdoor adventures
IIn this summer gear guide, we ask the Ordnance Survey team about their best outdoor product for this summer and how it helps them enjoy their time outside.

A guide to ethical and responsible outdoor clothing
How ethical and sustainable is your outdoor kit? Montane share their expert knowledge on what to look out for when choosing outdoor clothing, so you can become a more responsible explorer.

Which compass is best for me?
In some sense, all compasses do the same job but not everyone uses them for the same purpose. There are many different models with variations in features, accuracy and functionality. We take a look at some of the best on the market to help you decide which compass is right for you.

10 best short walks across Britain
Discover Britain’s 10 best short walks for a great day out. Featured in the OS Short Walks Made Easy guidebooks, each walk provides key information like where to park, where to eat and what to see on route.