First Monday Kit Tipof 2010, so let's make it a topical one - crampons, some rapidreminders.First, don't reach for the crampons just because there's snow on theground. One estimate is that wearing crampons reduces your speed across thehills by approximately 10 per-cent. Often goo...

This week's Tuesday Tip is all about how to care for your outdoors footwear, something that used to be quite a straightforward gig, but with the constant developments in footwear technology seems to be getting less straightforward – how exactly do

This week, some handy outdoor gear-washing tips to help you keep your kit in tip-top condition.Save Dosh – Use Soap Flakes...Technical shells are usually proofed with a DWR treatment which normal washing detergents can mask and render useless

This week's Monday Tip is about walking in snow and specifically, how to use your boots to maximum advantage.We covered crampon use last week – when to put them and when to take them off – but with good technique and stiff-soled winter boots, you

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

This week's Kit Tip is one for all of you who want a waterproof rucksac – we're often asked which packs out there are actually waterproof, so if you're wondering here's the low down.First, most rucksacks aren't waterproof. The fabrics they're made

Makingyour own mountain film? We asked award-winning mountain film makerAlastair Lee for five essential film making and five production tips,here's his expert advice.Alastair Lee and David Halsted's 'Twice Upon A Time In Bolivia'has won three

This Monday's Kit Tipis about sleeping bagsand more specifically, caring for them. It's worth taking a fewprecautions to keep your bag happy.Airing bags in the morning - NickM (Gallery)These days sleeping bags tend to come with two bags, a stuff sac, whichmay have compressors for...

Gear here, Richard Gear. It's not often they let me loose on aproper article, but it being travel week, I've been asked for my toptravel and trekking tips with a geary flavour, so let's go! (To theairport if at all possible)...Anyway, follow my top

minimal hassle of carrying a placcy bag with you. And best of all,no more wet sock horror...If you've got a killer tip of your own, just drop us a lineand we'll share it with other OUTDOORSmagic readers.