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Family on the Yorkshire Coast Cycling Route
30.04.2024

An Easter bikepacking journey on the Yorkshire Coast Route

Imagine your own Easter bikepacking journey on Yorkshire's Cinder Track from Scarborough to Whitby. Explore coastal paths, enjoy scenic descents, ...
30.04.2024

How to choose a sleeping bag

Sleep warmer, pack lighter. We reveal how the UK's top ultralight down and synthetic sleeping bags keep you warm all year round. Developed around ...
Ultralight camping with synthetic sleeping bag
04.05.2024

Ultra-packable Primaloft Gold sleeping bag delivers warmth without bulk

When you want to go far, fast and light an ultra-packable sleeping bag is crucial, but at what cost.. John Manning reviews our Ultra 120 sle...
Kate Rew
30.04.2022

Kate Rew

Kate Rew is an outdoor swimmer, writer and mother. She set up The Outdoor Swimming Society (The OSS) in 2006 and has been a pivotal figure in the r...

Daring Deeds

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An Easter bikepacking journey on the Yorkshire Coast Route
30.04.2024

An Easter bikepacking journey on the Yorkshire Coast Route

Imagine your own Easter bikepacking journey on Yorkshire's Cinder Track from Scarborough to Whitby. Explore coastal paths, enjoy scenic descents, ...
Canoe sailing through the Isle of Lewis
11.04.2024

Canoe sailing through the Isle of Lewis

Set against the rugged backdrop of the Isle of Lewis, Emily's idea for a canoeing film was born out of a desire to shift the narrative from extrem...
Adventure Cycling in North Yorkshire: Riding Route YC
15.02.2024

Adventure Cycling in North Yorkshire: Riding Route YC

The North Yorkshire Coast and North York Moors were to be the location for my next adventure with Edinburgh based Endurance Riders Markus Stitz and...

Alpkit School of Adventure Store Events

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How to choose a sleeping bag
30.04.2024

How to choose a sleeping bag

Sleep warmer, pack lighter. We reveal how the UK's top ultralight down and synthetic sleeping bags keep you warm all year round. Developed around ...
How to choose the best tent for camping
29.04.2024

How to choose the best tent for camping

Welcome to our essential guide to help you choose the best tent for camping. Taking your first steps on the portable property ladder can be dauntin...
The ultimate guide to wild camping
28.04.2024

The ultimate guide to wild camping

Wild camping strips camping back to the essentials - you, your gear, and nature. No amenities, just pure self-sufficiency under the open sky. Wild...

Kudos

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Ultra-packable Primaloft Gold sleeping bag delivers warmth without bulk
04.05.2024

Ultra-packable Primaloft Gold sleeping bag delivers warmth without bulk

When you want to go far, fast and light an ultra-packable sleeping bag is crucial, but at what cost.. John Manning reviews our Ultra 120 sle...
Woodsmoke is a wolf in sheep's clothing
02.05.2024

Woodsmoke is a wolf in sheep's clothing

When is the best fleece not a fleece? Woodsmoke turns the definition of fleece on its head.. Our Woodsmoke shirt has been selected by TGO magazin...
Womens high-performance leggings for active outdoors
25.04.2024

Womens high-performance leggings for active outdoors

Kirsty Pallas has tested our womens Mello Tight leggings for TGOs review of the best hiking pants for 2024. Tailored to those looking for light and...

Alpkiteers

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Kate Rew
30.04.2022

Kate Rew

Kate Rew is an outdoor swimmer, writer and mother. She set up The Outdoor Swimming Society (The OSS) in 2006 and has been a pivotal figure in the r...
Jenny Graham
21.04.2022

Jenny Graham

Jenny holds the Guinness World Record for being the fastest woman to circumnavigate the planet by bike. 18,000 miles unsupported in 124 days 11 hou...
Vera Ngosi
02.09.2021

Vera Ngosi

We're so excited to welcome Vera onboard the Sonder team. We caught up with her to find out a little more about how she got into cycling, and her f...