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Julia Clarke

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Julia Clarke’s Biography

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Julia Clarke is a Glasgow-born journalist and hiker. She spent 20 years in the US including over a decade in the Colorado Rockies before realising that Scotland is the most beautiful place on earth and coming home in 2020. Her recent adventures include walking several of the UK’s beautiful long distance trails as well as trekking to Everest Base Camp. When she’s not outdoors or writing about the outdoors, she’s usually on her yoga mat and has a strong interest in health and wellness. She has au…

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How cold is too cold to run? We look at the science

How cold is too cold to run? We look at the science

(Image credit: Michael DeYoung) How cold is too cold to run? If you're a trail runner, you probably ask yours…

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The Triple Crown of hiking: long distance walking's highest honor

The Triple Crown of hiking: long distance walking's highest honor

We've already established that hiking isn't a sport but that doesn't mean that the people who do it can't be …

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What size cross country skis do I need? Calculate the best length for you

What size cross country skis do I need? Calculate the best length for you

When gearing up for cross country skiing, the first question you should be asking yourself is what size cross…

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Therm-a-Rest Trail Pro Sleeping Pad review: Plush self-inflating mat caught between backpacking and car camping

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In reality, it took a few decades for Therm-a-Rest to perfect these pads, but these days there are tons of options that are ideal for a night under the stars. From my first Therm-a-Rest, acquired 20 years ago, which was a rather slender and rough affair, to my deep-dish Therm-a-Rest Neoloft, I’ve really appreciated the Seattle brand’s commitment to honing its craft.
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Therm-a-Rest Vesper 20°F / 6°C Down Quilt (2026) review: A sleeping bag alternative that makes perfect sense

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Therm-a-Rest Vesper 20°F / 6°C Down Quilt (2026) review. The Therm-a-Rest Vesper is an industry leader in camping quilts, but for reasons I can’t fully understand, the market for camping quilts is very, very small. Camping quilts take the basic premise of a sleeping bag and refine it for weight and packability. The zip is removed, but it still has an enclosed footbox, a snap closure around the neck, and removable straps to attach it to your sleeping pad.
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Rab Exosphere 3.5 Self-Inflating Sleep Mat review: a brilliant three-season camping pad for comfort-first campers

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Rab Exosphere 3.5 Self-Inflating Sleep Mat review. Founded in 1981, Rab has been making outdoor kit for exactly as long as I’ve been alive, but it only got into the sleeping pad game three years ago. I’ve loved their down jackets, waterproofs and winter gloves, so I was keen to get them out in the wild and finally managed to do so this spring.
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