Advice & Guides
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Top 10 Summer Tents for the Beach, Garden & Campsite
Summer is here and with it the heat - the ideal time for an outdoor summer getaway or trip. The criteria for a perfect summer tent are exceptional breathability, quick pitching, and...
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How to Keep Cool When Walking
Summertime always feels like the best time to go for a walk. The sun is shining and the weather is inviting, but high temperatures will often be accompanied with these...
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A Beginner's Guide to Climbing Your First Mountain
Thinking about your first mountain may seem daunting. Before you even think about what gear you need, it’s a struggle to find a route you want to take, and to...
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The Top 10 Outdoor Beach Equipment
Beach season is upon us, and with soaring temperatures, there is no better place to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family, than at the seaside. Here at Millets, we have...
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Back to Basics: Rucksack Buying Guide
Finding the right rucksack can make or break your adventure, so choosing the right one is an important decision to make. As part of our Back to Basics series, we've made...
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Back to Basics: The Mid Layer
We can say with a high degree of certainty that almost everyone reading this will own a mid layer. The reason you may not be aware of this is because...
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Know Your Compass with Ordnance Survey
Despite our reliance on mobile phones and sat navs, you can’t beat navigating using a map and compass. It’s fun, easy when you know how and is way more reliable...
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Buying Guide: Walking Poles
A common misconception is that walking poles are just for old folks. In reality, anyone can make use of them, regardless of age or physical capacity. Whether you’re a walking...
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Top 10 Favourite Outdoor Dogs
Titin and Snowy, Shaggy and Scooby, Dorothy and Toto, Wallace and Gromit; find your canine counterpart and you’ll form an unbreakable bond that will better both of your lives. And...
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Sleeping Bag Buying Guide
Sleeping bags are always going to be on your camping checklist, so making the right choice to suit your needs is important. At Millets, we have loads of sleeping bags...
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Back to Basics: Outdoor Trousers Buying Guide
Trousers designed specifically for walking and other outdoor activities are often overlooked; but once you’ve tried a pair, you’ll never want to head out on a hike without them. There...
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Buying Guide: 3-in-1 Jackets
Versatility is what sets 3-in-1 jackets apart from the rest. They’re a valuable part of any winter wardrobe and a solid investment if you spend a fair bit of time...
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How to Clean Walking Boots
Walking boots are made with strength and durability in mind, carefully crafted to hold up a strong defence against a variety of conditions. However, if you want your walking boots...
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Like a home, tents need maintenance and care to keep it in great condition. A well-looked after tent will bring years of fun-filled adventure out in the field. So let’s...
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Buying Guide: Gilets & Bodywarmers
Awkward ‘in-between’ weather is a recurring theme here in the UK, especially between changing seasons. What do you wear when it’s not cold, but not warm either? Well, turns out...
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Understanding a Map with Ordnance Survey
Maps unlock adventure. It’s as simple as that! And reading a map is easy when you know how. Ordnance Survey is the national mapping agency for Great Britain and so...
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Advice On Buying Camping Gas
We've put together a handy guide to help you understand the different types of camping gas canisters, which one you need for your camping stove, and other useful facts to give...
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How to Wash A Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof jackets are an essential for getting the most out of the outdoors, providing us with instant and reliable protection from the rain. Unfortunately, without proper care, waterproof jackets and...
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Down Jacket Aftercare Guide - The Do's & Dont's
Despite recent advances with manmade insulation, where keeping warm is concerned, down still rules the roost on all fronts... well nearly all. Down insulation’s Achilles heel is, and always has...
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Camping Coolers Top Tips
Two of the greatest campsite pleasures are sipping chilled drinks and gobbling down a fatty fry-up. However, without some kind of cooling you could be faced with lukewarm larger and...
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