On your bike...

Andrew Welch and Tom Allen write exclusively for Geographical about the kit they’re currently using on their around-the-world mountain bike expeditionRead on

Keeping it simple

Bushcraft expert Ben McNutt, a firm believer in the low-tech philosophy, shares his expedition-kit checklistRead on

The microlight fantastic - part I

Record-breaking pilot Richard Meredith-Hardy describes the equipment he used on his most recent microlight expeditionRead on

Row, row, row your boat

With ocean rowing growing in popularity, Olly Hicks, the youngest person to row solo across the Atlantic, explains what’s needed to take on the seven seasRead on

The microlight fantastic – part II

In the February 2008 issue of Geographical, pilot Richard Meredith-Hardy described the essential gear required for microlight expeditions. In this follow-up piece, he covers a multitude of additional itemsRead on

Cold comfort

Antarctica isn’t all penguins and icebergs, and increasing numbers of people are travelling south to climb the White Continent’s spectacular mountains. Climbing guide Stephen Jones offers his tips for the best kit for hitting the heights at the bottom of the world Read on

Green equipment

We're carbon-offsetting our flights, staying in hotels lit by solar energy and eating in restaurants serving locally-produced food, but what about our rucksacks, jackets and sleeping bags? Paul Deegan examines the best ‘green’ kit Read on

Higher gear

Wind, rain, snow and heat: you can expect to encounter them all during a trek in the Himalaya. Paul Deegan highlights what's required for a successful mountain tripRead on

Sounds amazing

Thanks to the digital revolution, it’s now easier than ever before to record high-quality audio on portable equipment. Tessa McGregor offers her tips on the best kit for capturing the sounds of the wildRead on

Come sail away

Sailing around the world exposes you to extreme weather and lots of salty water. Nick Bubb shares his tips on everything you need to stay safe, warm and dryRead on

Life Saver

An experienced traveller once told me that nobody should ever visit an area if they aren’t prepared to accept the level of local health care – at least until insurance support and repatriation swing into action.Read on

Lost in space

Climbing ‘big walls’ requires skill, strength and stamina, not to mention a whole pile of kit. Andy Kirkpatrick offers advice on mounting these vertical expeditions Read on

It's a jungle out there

Mud, sweat and bugs: the rainforest environment has it’s own unique set of gear-related challenges to overcome, says ex-Gurkha Corrin Adshead  Read on

Expedition food

An expedition marches on its stomach, says Paul Deegan, so the last thing you want to do is make a meal of your provision purchasingRead on

Getting away from them all

Keen to escape the teeming masses and experience nature in the raw? Then grab yourself a tent and head out into the wilderness, says Paul DeeganRead on

Sand,Sweat and Tears

The Marathon de Sables, a 243-kilometre foot race through the Sahara, isn’t for the faint of heart.Mark Gillet survived it and has returned with a selection of top kit tipsRead on

Northward Bound

There are few places on Earth more brutal on equipment than the Arctic. So who better than solo polar trekker Ben Saunders to advise on the best kit to take to the North Pole?
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