Tiso Blogs

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Top 10 Scottish Beaches

The sun is out, the temperature is soaring, it's the best time to be out adventuring. Unfortunately, Katy chose this week to complete her work experience in Tiso HQ... To...

Waterproof Jackets Buying Guide

Exploring the Wettest Locations in Scotland | GORE-TEX

After a long, hot summer, the weather has finally began to turn back to normal here in Scotland. Winter is on the horizon, the light is fading earlier each day...

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...

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...

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...

Best Campsites For Family Camping In Scotland

With the summer holidays just around the corner, we're gearing up for a season of family camping! Our contributor Fiona Outdoors rounds up her favourite family-friendly campsites in Scotland. With...

5 Epic Central Belt Crags

Glasgow Climbing Centre coach Ali Lee shares his 5 favourite crags in Scotland's central belt.

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...

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....

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.

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...

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...