Quick outdoor tips in under a minute from Peak Outdoor Guide: hiking, camping and kit know-how for UK walkers and campers. New videos every week on YouTube and TikTok.
Your Headlamp Has a Mode You Never Use (Game Changer)
Why the red-light mode on your head torch protects your night vision at camp.
A Wet Bandana Beats Every Cooling Product (Here’s the Science)
How evaporative cooling with a wet bandana keeps you cool on hot hikes.
Mice Will Destroy Your Gear Overnight (Not Bears)
Why mice, not bears, are the real threat to your food and gear at camp, and how to protect them.
You Start Every Hike Already Dehydrated (Here’s the Fix)
Why you should drink before you start walking, and how to stay hydrated on the trail.
Your Altitude Headache Is NOT Dehydration (Do This Instead)
How to tell altitude sickness from dehydration and what to do about it.
One Lid = Half the Fuel: Camping Hack You’re Missing
Why covering your pot saves camping stove fuel.
Your Sleeping Bag Is Already Failing You Before You Leave Home
Why you should unpack and loft your sleeping bag the night before a trip.
Stop Arriving at Camp Late: Do This Math Before You Hike
How elevation gain affects walking time, using Naismith’s rule.
You Can Get Hypothermia at 10°C: Here’s How It Sneaks Up on You
How wet, windy UK conditions can cause hypothermia even when it is not freezing.
Stop Wasting Time Digging Through Your Pack on Trail
How to pack a rucksack so the things you need are easy to reach.
You’re Deploying Your Trekking Poles at the Wrong Time
When to get your trekking poles out to protect your knees.
The Free 2-Minute Tool That Could Save Your Life on Any Hike
A free, two-minute safety step to take before every hike.
Read Any Trail Map in 30 Seconds With This Simple Trick
Contour lines explained in seconds.
Pee Bottles Are Not Disgusting: They Are Genius
A camping tip nobody tells beginners.
You’re Using Your Emergency Blanket WRONG (Most Beginners Are)
How to use a foil emergency blanket properly.
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