in the Nettherlands. Actually it's notthe first, there's one at the giant Tiso Outdoor Experience store inGlasgow, but it's the only other one that we know of and even better,it's been built by a British company.Established UK climbing wall manufacturer Entreprisesput

, but also bulkier and less comfortable.Storing and CarryingStore self-inflating mats at home fully expanded and with the valve open. That helps any moisture trapped inside the mat to disperse and keeps the foam nice and expanded. Store it compressed

aren't corroded, particularly if you've allowed a set of batteries to go flat in the torch previously.Store DryLast but not least, a fair few headtorches are more 'water resistant' than waterproof. Consider storing your torch in a dry-bag, pouch or zip

flowing. First, get ahead start on the cold by filling your water bottle with hot water tostart with and then wrapping it in something with insulating properties- a spare fleece or hat for example. Or better still, if you can, store it in an inside pocket

uncompressed. Ideally you'dleave it fully lofted, but not many of us have the space to do that.Store the bag somewhere dry.Next, when you're using the bag, a liner is a great idea. It's not somuch that a lightweight inner bag adds insulation, more

This week's Monday Kit Tip is actually appearing on Monday – so that's good – and it's all about preparation, specifically storing stuff for easy use.If the last-minute packing frenzy is the bane of your life, you can make things a whole lot easier

So you're back from a weekend in the hills, it's Sunday night, junk tv and the chippy beckon and the temptation is to leave your weekend's camping kit mouldering in a shabby heap on the floor - don't do it! A few minutes of post expedition routine

canisters are available at specialist stores close to your destination. Google is your friend here and even in puncture-happy France, it is possible to obtain threaded stoves in some outdoor shops.Finally, if all else fails, you can always grit your teeth

This week's Monday Kit Tip might seem basic, but it can go a long way to increasing comfort and decrsasing hassle on the hill, it's quite simply, how to pack a rucksack efficiently.There are two basic things you need to consider, accessibility

Time for this week's Monday Kit Tip and this one's about looking after down sleeping bags on multi-day outings.As you probably know, you should always store sleeping bags uncompressed and most bags come with a large storage sack for just this reason