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Upgrade your travel DIY skills with our tips on budgets, gear, planning and packing.

Backpacking Checklist: Dos and Don'ts When on the Road
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Backpacking Checklist: Dos and Don'ts When on the Road

These tips from an experienced backpacker will help you stay safe, prevent theft, and get the most from your journey. Find out what to plan for and what you should try to avoid.
How to Plan and Pack For Your Next Cycling Holiday
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How to Plan and Pack For Your Next Cycling Holiday

Explore the world at your own speed on the perfect cycling holiday.
How to Plan and Prepare For Your Winter Camping Trip
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How to Plan and Prepare For Your Winter Camping Trip

What to know (and pack) for a cold-weather camping trip, so you’re prepared for the frigid temperatures and snow and will be cozy and comfortable all night.
What to Consider When Buying Your Ski Gear and Clothes
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What to Consider When Buying Your Ski Gear and Clothes

Before you hit the slopes, it’s important to know how to choose the right gloves, socks, layers, and outerwear to keep you dry and protected against the elements. Nomad Spencer offers his tips.
How to Choose the Right Gear For Your Hiking Adventure
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How to Choose the Right Gear For Your Hiking Adventure

The proper hiking boots, socks, and poles can help you avoid injury and discomfort, so you can focus on the joys of tackling the trails.
The 5 Most Useful Knots Every Traveler Needs to Know
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The 5 Most Useful Knots Every Traveler Needs to Know

A correctly tied knot can be a lifesaver when you’re traveling. These are the five best knots to know, whether it’s keeping your luggage lashed to the roof rack or preventing your kayak from drifting away.
How to Train and Prepare for Any Type of Hiking Trip
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How to Train and Prepare for Any Type of Hiking Trip

Whether you’re setting off on a day hike near home or a multi-day adventure, you need to be prepared, you need to know what to pack, and you need to be fit enough to undertake it.
How to Keep an Audience When you Tell a Great Campfire Story
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How to Keep an Audience When you Tell a Great Campfire Story

Tim Neville asks storytelling experts how to keep your audience interested until the end.

How to choose the right hiking gear

Good hiking gear can be the difference between comfort and agony. Here's what to look for.

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