Advice
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Tents Buying Guide
Whether you’re planning a last minute family camping trip on a campsite or a remote wild camping spot, your tent is your portable home-from-home. It’s your barrier from the elements,...
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GORE-TEX Care: How To Wash Your Waterproof
Taking care of your waterproof jacket, especially GORE-TEX, is well worth putting the time and effort into, but where do you start? We asked Tiso Supported-By, Ross Mclaren, to tell...
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Wild Camping In Scotland | 5 Minute Guide
Whether you're looking forward to longer days and better weather, or you like to get our in any conditions, if you want to break down the barriers between yourself and...
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The Ultimate Walking Holiday | 10 Trails in Scotland
Scotland is famed all over the world as a spectacular walking holiday destination. From the highlands to the Islands, the opportunities to experience the great outdoors in our country are...
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What to Take on a Family Camping Trip
Camping holidays are perfect for all the family, and ideal for channelling the inner adventurer in any little one, camping trips promote team work and create quality family time. But...
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5 Epic Central Belt Crags
Glasgow Climbing Centre coach Ali Lee shares his 5 favourite crags in Scotland's central belt.
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Step Up To Wild Camping | 5 Places to Pitch Up in the Wilds of the UK
Fancy a camping adventure but don’t want to pitch up to a noisy and crowded campsite? Wild camping is a brilliant way to experience the incredible natural areas the UK...
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Step Up To Long Distance Trails | 5 Multi-day Hikes to Try This Year
Is this the year to challenge yourself on one of the UK’s long-distance hiking trails? Over recent years there has been an emergence of long-distance walking trails across the country....
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Sleeping Bag Buying Guide
After a long day reaching your destination, nothing beats the feeling of snuggling into a warm, comfy sleeping bag, ready for a good night’s sleep in preparation (and anticipation) for...
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Walking Socks Buying Guide
The walking sock - it’s often considered more of an accessory than a necessity, but is perhaps the most underrated piece of kit we own. The sock you choose to wear is...
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Trousers Buying Guide
Whether you’re hiking eight Munros or popping out for an afternoon woodland stroll, investing in a good pair of outdoor trousers is crucial to ensure that you get the most...
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Walking Boots Buying Guide
Your new boots are one of the most important items you can buy for hillwalking. Our Walking Boots Buying Guide is designed to give you practical advice on everything you...
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Top Tips for Winter Mountaineering
Wanting to embark on your own winter mountaineering adventure? Here are some top tips from Mountaineering Scotland's ThinkWINTER campaign for preparation and best practice that'll keep you and others safe.
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Understanding Tent Jargon!
New to camping and confused by all the tent jargon? Laura's here to break it down for you!
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How Do You Set Up the Berghaus Air 400?
Watch now as Emilia and Bruce take us through the easy steps to pitch the Berghaus Air 400 4-Person – the ideal tent whether you’re a first timer or a...
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How to Clean Your GORE-TEX Footwear (Step-by-Step)
Even your outdoor footwear needs some TLC to keep it performing at its best, and Emilia is here with tips for cleaning and proofing so they’re sure to last you...
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Scotland's Top 10 Bothies
We have picked our 10 favourite bothies across Scotland to help with some weekend adventure inspiration. If you are looking for a bothy perfect for wildlife spotting, solitude, Munro bagging...
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Five Mistakes Every Hiker Makes!
Whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete newbie, we all make mistakes in the outdoors. Luckily, Emilia and Bruce are on hand to help you avoid them!
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Walking Boots or Walking Shoes?
Struggling to find the right footwear for your walking style? Let us guide you to the perfect choice.
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Down vs Synthetic Jackets: How to Choose the Best Insulated Jacket for the Outdoors
Find a warm insulated jacket this season with our helpful guide on insulated jackets and the differences between down insulation vs. synthetic insulation.
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Do My Walking Boots Fit?
At Tiso, we pride ourselves on being the footwear fitting specialists. We have been fitting boots for nearly 60 years; generations of people going into the hills. How should your...
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