Buying Guide
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Bike Helmets Buying Guide
If you are riding a bike, you should wear a helmet. It’s a simple device that, if fitted properly, can vastly decrease the chance of injury in the event of...
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Bike Light Buying Guide
If you want to ride throughout the darker months, a great set of bicycle lights should not be underestimated but the exact ones you buy depend on where and how...
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Bikes Tyres Buying Guide
Beyond the chassis of your bike, tyres are one of the most important factors in determining how it rides. Do you need maximum grip, or maximum speed? Maybe a combination...
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Cannondale Topstone Buying Guide
The Cannondale Topstone is a real classic of the gravel genre and the whole range has seen many exciting updates over the seasons. Where these bikes shine is in their...
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Cycling Footwear & Pedal System Buying Guide
Being new to the cycling shoe game can be rather overwhelming with new terminology to get your head around and working out what system works best for you. But that’s...
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Camping Stove Buying Guide
Cooking outdoors in an intrinsic part of the camping experience and at Tiso we understand that you need to have the right stove to work with. Whether you are cooking...
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Choosing a Hi-Vis Cycling Jacket
When the autumn chill tumbles in and the sun sets a little earlier than most of us would like, you might start to think about getting kitted up for cycling...
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Cycling Shorts Explained
Why should you wear cycling shorts? Simply put, they can offer vastly more comfort over the course of a ride than riding in casual shorts, trousers, or anything else. But...
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Hybrid Bike Buying Guide
As the name suggests, hybrid bikes offer a bit of everything. They're light enough to pedal easily, efficient for riding on tarmac, comfortable enough for rough roads, strong enough for...
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Choosing A Compass
Supported by Tiso ambassador, Nigel Williams, has participated in 6 Himalayan climbing expeditions including 2 to Everest in the 1980s, and other expeditions from Alaska to South Georgia, Morocco, Turkey...
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Mountain Bike Buying Guide
Mountain biking is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors. A mountain bike can take you virtually everywhere – uphill, off road, in the forest, in the hills...
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What to Wear Mountain Biking
Choosing what to wear mountain biking will always depend on factors such as where you ride, the weather and your style of riding. This guide will help to explain the...
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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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Waterproof Jackets Buying Guide
With so much to consider when buying your next waterproof jacket, from suiting your intended outdoor activity to the level of waterproofness you think you'll need, we've written this handy...
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Jackets Buying Guide
Your outer layer is your barrier against the elements, and is perhaps the most crucial element of your outdoor kit. But with new technologies, fabrics, and designs emerging all the...
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Rucksacks Buying Guide
Modern rucksacks are not only lighter and tougher than their predecessors, they are also engineered to help you to carry your kit as comfortably as possible. We’re here with our...
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Ski Boots Buying Guide
The right pair of ski boots can make or break your time on the slopes. Check out our guide to picking the right pair and finding the optimum fit.
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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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How to Choose an Insulated Jacket - Down vs. Synthetic
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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