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Outdoorsy Christmas Gift Ideas from Ordnance Survey Champions!

November 20, 2024
9 min read

Need some Christmas Gift Inspiration? Our OS Champions have picked out some great outdoorsy gift ideas for your adventure loving friends and family

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Gift Ideas for Hikers (that they’ll really love!)

September 19, 2024
5 min read

Gift ideas for hikers that they will really love! We have handpicked perfect gifts for hikers to make your gifting decisions easy!

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Nature Gifts for Kids

October 9, 2024
4 min read

Nature Gifts for Kids – OS Curated gift ideas for children who love to explore the outdoors and enjoy nature, give the gift of adventure

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Hiking Poles Guide – Everything you need to know about choosing the right walking poles!

July 9, 2024
9 min read

Hiking Poles – a complete guide to hiking poles including a look at all the main features and how to use hiking poles when walking

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Which GPS device do you need?

September 24, 2024
3 min read

If you’re considering buying a GPS device, you’ll be probably be comparing dozens of models with hundreds of features. Here’s our guide to finding the best GPS. We look at handheld and wearable GPS devices for walking, hiking, running, cycling and off-grid adventures.

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OS Test The Best Lightweight Head Torch – Silva Smini & Smini Fly

October 30, 2024
24 min read

Our intrepid OS Champions review the NEW Smini Headtorch and Smini Fly Headtorch – take a look at their in depth reviews

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Hiking in the Lake District with the NEW Suunto Race S

October 28, 2024
5 min read

First time user of a GPS watch Molly Veitch reviews this popular new performance watch on her latest hike up Coniston Old Man

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A ‘Wee Dook’ – Eco Adventuring with the Red Equipment Pro Change EVO

October 8, 2024
4 min read

Join OS Champion Gee Jackson as takes this brand new changing robe through it’s paces in her Red Equipment Pro Change EVO review

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The ultimate guide to layering

December 2, 2021
11 min read

Whether you’re a seasoned hill walker, a speedy trail runner or you’re new to the outdoors, this ultimate guide to layering will help you get kitted out so you can enjoy your favourite routes whatever the weather.

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