Editorials

We don't buy into products, We buy into experiences.

When I was 13 I decided I was going to have 3 cars when I grew up. A sports car, a 4x4 and a camper van and in my mind…
February 25, 2018

We don't buy into products, We buy into experiences.

When I was 13 I decided I was going to have 3 cars when I…

Blogs

Reeks District: Ireland’s Adventure Playground with Jessie Leong

‘How do you pronounce Carrauntoohil?’ ‘Karen-toole’ replied Piaras, mountain guide from Kerry Climbing. ‘It means inverted sickle, a serrated knife-edge. Just look at the ridge behind you.’
December 03, 2018

Reeks District: Ireland’s Adventure Playground with Jessie Leong

‘How do you pronounce Carrauntoohil?’ ‘Karen-toole’ replied Piaras, mountain guide from Kerry Climbing. ‘It means…

Outdoor Guides

Down Time - What you need to know before you buy your down jacket

When it comes to selecting an insulated jacket it makes sense to have a look how insulation it works and with just a basic grasp of the essential principles you'll…
October 19, 2018

Down Time - What you need to know before you buy your down jacket

When it comes to selecting an insulated jacket it makes sense to have a look…
August 08, 2022

A journey of meaning

In a little over three weeks, I’ll be stood on a railway platform in Cheshire waiting for a train and the start of an 8000km adventure. Over the following 18…
May 03, 2022

“Luxury” Ultra leaves its Mark

Highland Kings, a premium events company, were on the Isle of Arran last week and the ripple of their event has been heard across social media as images emerge of…
April 28, 2022

Coire goes Woofhostelling and takes the Family

I’m still not sure how we ended up with a working collie puppy. One minute I was visiting friends on the small island of Kerrerra where the farm dogs had…
February 08, 2022

Introducing our new podcast "Paths in the Outdoors"

A new addition to the MyOutdoors content has arrived. There have been interviews posted on our YouTube for a little over a year now and the idea has been discussed…
July 20, 2020

Wild camping - a fight or flight dilemma

Over the last couple of months there's been countless column inches in the mainstream media devoted to "wild camping", and none of it has been good.
June 03, 2020

Abandoning conquest

Today I saw a Tweet suggesting you conquer a hill in your lunchtime. A fine idea you’d imagine, and it is, but something about the language grated.
December 22, 2019

Skin Up to and Ski Off the Cairngorm

For a while now I have wanted to ski tour, finally I managed to get the gear together to be able to! So I headed for the Cairngorm, I had…
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The It’s Great Out There Coalition has opened applications for the latest round of its grants programme.

Berghaus is launching an initiative to adapt kit and make the outdoors accessible to more people who are living with physical disabilities.

For SS25, British based, independent, adventure gear specialist WildBounds are delighted to debut TACTICA. Melding form perfectly with function, TACTICA are behind some of the most fit-for-purpose pocket multi-tools, knives and everyday carry accessories designed to take your adventures in the great outdoors to great new heights.

Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, TACTICA started out life in 2016 after crowdfunding their first multitool, the M100. Coming with a flawlessly beautiful and über functional design, the M100 quickly became the most backed multi-tool in crowdfunding history, launching TACTICA on their journey to make the very best accessories to level up your EDC. Today, the same team still innovates and designs its range of lightweight multi-tools and other adventurous accessories — proudly setting the benchmark for pocket-sized products that can meaningfully make your everyday easier.

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No matter what you're up to, you're only as useful as the kit you're carrying. And as soon as the proverbial fan gets hit, there's nothing like a multi-tool that can do it all. Which is where the impeccably designed credit-card-sized M.010 multi-tool from TACTICA comes in (RRP £24.95). With a hardened 420 stainless steel body and weighing a featherweight 27 grams, this compactly designed tool has been designed to slip into any wallet or card carrier. Packed full of features, it superpowers your pocket with 23 different functions ranging from tightening nuts and bolts, cutting cord, turning screws and more. Features include a Universal wrench set, 1/4" Hex driver, Pry bar + screwdriver, bottle opener and internal blade for trimming cords, fishing line or cable ties.

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The ultimate EDC addition for trips in your tent, the M.020 Camping Tool (£34.95), adds incredible versatility to your kit bag, all whilst saving valuable weight. Delivering three tools in one teeny package, the M.020 weighs just 35g and slips easily into a pocket. Equipped with an integrated ferro rod for easily starting a fire, a rope cutter for slicing through cord, an integrated bottle opener is ready to be deployed for cracking open a hard-earned cold one after a long day of adventure.

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Take the toolbox wherever you go with the M.250 Hex Toolkit (£49.95). Giving you access to 12 different types of screwdrivers and Allen keys, whether you’re camping, backpacking or bikepacking you can put right whatever goes wrong, be that a loose screw on a camp chair or a full-blown rewiring of your van's electrical system. Featuring a removable 2-inch extending arm, the holster can be clipped to a belt or pack for easier carrying.

 tactica m 100 multitool

The M.100 Multitool (£39.95) has got your back on any adventure. TACTICA’s quintessential go-everywhere multitool, this versatile gadget uses engineering-grade composites enabling them to pack a lot more into a single piece than traditionally used steel or titanium would allow. The centrepiece of the M.100 is it's screwdriver - a magnetic socket that uses interchangeable 1/4" tool bits. With 17 Tools in one lightweight package, you're prepared for anything with the ultimate in Everyday Carry. Featuring a magnetic screwdriver, wrenches, a box opener and more, a molded internal chamber stores two varieties of screwdriver bits, which you can swap around on the fly to tackle any job.

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The ultimate pocket tool for adventures on two wheels,  the M.110 Bike Multitool (£49.95) is just the ticket whether you're bikepacking the Continental Divide or bike commuting through the big city.  Need a screwdriver? Check. Tyre levers? Check. Hex wrench? Check. This neat little gadget is jam-packed with everything you need to perform a fix right from the side of the road. What about a bottle opener to crack open a cold one after a long day in the saddle? Check, obviously. It's all there, in one super handy, teeny package. And, weighing only 45 grams, there's no reason to ever ride without it.

Additional products from TACTICA include an EDC organisation mat, survival lighter and flipper and pocket knife series for bushcrafting and other outdoor sports. Buy online at WildBounds.com

The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has welcomed nine new members, taking its total to over 150 brands, retailers, technology brands, national associations and organisations from the wider value chain.

Pre-order apparel brand, Kostüme, who reported 200% organic growth in 2024, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to scale up.

British outdoor brand Rab (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) has appointed All Conditions Media (ACM) as their new PR agency for the UK market.

A newly established research hub in North East England will explore the extent and environmental impact of microfibre loss from textiles.

Monday, 20 January 2025 10:39

All new KEEN Hightrail hiking collection

KEEN footwear, globally acclaimed for making versatile, durable and sustainable footwear for outside life, brings its multi-use mindset to its fast & light trail collection with the all new Hightrail family.

Nikwax, the global leader in waterproofing and aftercare products, is excited to kick off 2025 with the launch of its pioneering ‘Formulated for Adventure’ campaign on 21 January.

Nevis, a hidden gem in the Caribbean, offers a unique and peaceful escape unlike any other destination.

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