Tiso Blogs
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A 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...
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Beginner'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...
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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!
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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!
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Top 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...
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Our 5 Favourite Things to do in Arran
Here are our favourite outdoorsy ways to explore the isle of Arran.
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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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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...
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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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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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The Story of the Fjallraven Kanken Range
As well as being a child's name that is commonly used in Sweden, the Kanken is Fjallraven's most iconic product to date. Launched in 1978, it's fair to say the...
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Get Out of Glasgow | Four Cycle Routes to Inspire You
It's time to embrace the Scottish not-Winter (whatever it serves up) and soon we can go further afield on two wheels. Getting out of the city can be liberating, but...
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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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Mount Everest Kit List | Tiso Returns To Everest
One of the most essential aspects of preparing for a Mount Everest expedition is kit planning. The kit I choose to take with me will be my lifeline. This kit...
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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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