Tiso Blogs
-
0 min readBest Walking Boots for Men | Recommended Kit
Walking boots are one of the most important items of your outdoor kit. A good quality, well fitted walking boot can make the difference between an enjoyable day in the...
Read Article -
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...
Read Article -
0 min readWild Camping Scotland: A Beginners Guide
At Tiso, we think Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world. Our dramatic mountain ranges, imposing sea stacks, and meandering burns, make Scotland's remote and rural landscapes truly...
Read Article -
0 min readCannondale 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...
Read Article -
Our Favourite Waterproof Jackets
So the rain has arrived… but what about those of you still eager to get out on the hills? We select the best waterproofs on the market right now, equipped...
Read Article -
Top Ten Unusual Bikepacking Essentials | Bikepacking Tips
When adventure is calling, it's time to pack up your bags and go. If your style of travel is by bike, you've possibly forayed into the world of bikepacking by...
Read Article -
12 min readThe Lochnagar Round: Sleeping in the Sky
With the unseasonably dry and warm weather this summer, it's the perfect time for camping, and wild camping can bring a level of accessibility to hills that may seem too...
Read Article -
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...
Read Article -
5 min readA Guide To Competition Climbing
Found a passion for climbing? Take it to new heights and enter a competition. Coach Alistair Lee explains the different events in the climbing calendar. Got a question? Ask us...
Read Article -
6 min readBeginner's Guide To Paddleboarding
Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing watersports, combining the physical exercise and exploration of traditional paddle sports with a simplicity that makes it a sport accessible for...
Read Article -
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Packing List | Recommended Kit
If you’re ready to go the extra mile, challenge yourself physically and pick up some new skills too, then The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award might be for you!
Read Article -
Top 5 Walks in the Pentland Hills - Tiso Routes
Supported by Tiso Ambassador, Iona Rendall talks us through her Top Five hikes in the Pentland Hills!
Read Article -
0 min readTop Wild Camping Spots Guide | Corbetts
Here we've picked some incredible wild camping spots in Scotland where you can take your time with climbing your first Corbetts by settling in for a good night's sleep before...
Read Article -
Our 5 Favourite Things to do in Arran
Here are our favourite outdoorsy ways to explore the isle of Arran.
Read Article -
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...
Read Article -
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...
Read Article -
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...
Read Article -
Road Bike Buying Guide
Whether you want to ride fast, ride far, or ride off the beaten track, a road bike is the best form of transport for covering ground at pace. However, with...
Read Article -
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...
Read Article -
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...
Read Article -
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...
Read Article
