Our Extremities mountain biking MB glove makes an appearance as a winter warmer favourite. In the Adventure Travel Magazine they chose our all year round mountain bike glove, the MB glove, to appear in their feature of this seasons coolest…
Our new range of Wild Country tents last year received lots of well deserved media attention and it’s still going strong now. The weekend of the 17th – 19th January 2014, our Hoolie tent made an appearance in the Wall…
Article by Kirstie Pelling, The Family Adventure Project As a mother of three who has camped all over the world, I find a tent a safe environment. The midges can’t get in. The toddlers can’t get out. It’s always been…
Terra Nova speak to British cyclist Zac Clayton as he makes the final push toward completing his cycle around the world. Cycling around the world is the sort of thing most of us can only dream of. But back in…
Have you ever fancied walking alone, across an entire country, carrying everything you’ll need with you each day? Well, that’s just what Olivier Moly is about to do, starting this Saturday (1st December 2012). Olivier is no stranger to hiking…
Terra Nova tents will be making a film appearance in 2013. UK climber, Leo Houlding, chose Terra Nova 3-man Hyperspace tents to use on his latest epic film adventure, in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. The expedition team left the UK…
Some of our brave / crazy staff at Terra Nova took part in the X Runner Wild Thing 5K & 10K event last weekend. Based in Brailsford Park, Ashbourne, the muddy course consisted of 30 obstacles including, high walls, balancing…
The Terra Nova Jubilee ‘Union Jack’ Special tent celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. This one-off tent was originally made to commemorate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002. Terra Nova Equipment staff designed and manufactured the tent here at our…
Mountain Marathon season and the classic LAMM are now almost up on us. With this in mind we have a few top tips and product suggestions to help get you through the race. If you have any other top tips,…
Condensation occurs in all tents. The amount of condensation will vary depending on the prevailing conditions, from water only apparent on touching the inside of the tent to droplets extending over the whole upper canopy. Single skin tents and bivi…
Jagged Globe recently sent us some great feedback about the Terra Nova Equipment tents that are being used currently on Everest (Hyperspace tents). For more information and to read the full article, click here Hyperspace tents are made in Britain…
If you’ve read the term ‘FastPack’ in conjunction with Terra Nova tents, here’s a quick explanation of what it means in practice. The ‘FastPack’ system represents a novel approach to superlight tents. As well as continuing to push the development…
When we buy a tent, for whatever reason, we hope to think it’s going to last us quite a few uses. Read our top 10 tips to help make sure your tent lasts a little longer. There are some things…
This quick tip is so simple, and yet so effective to help speed up your tent pitching and packing. It will also help to prolong the life of your pole sections! So read on. When threading your poles in or…
Matt and Ali, from the Terra Nova Sales team, decide to escape from the Terra Nova office and do what they enjoy best – getting out on the hills and testing new shiny gear. Starting out from Derbyshire a long…
In the April 2012 edition of Trail Magazine, two Terra Nova products appear in their feature “The World’s Lightest Kit” (page 41). Top spot at number one, perhaps unsurprisingly, the official Guinness World Record holder for the lightest tent, the…
You don’t have to be at high altitude to suffer from frostbite; it’s just as easy to fall victim to it on a trip to the Alps or even Scotland, and that’s without even thinking about the poles. Hence an…
If you are fortunate enough to go on a long trip or expeditions where the tent will have prolonged use – BE PREPARED. Here a some top tips to start you off. Terra Nova have a long heritage of producing…
The fabric on flysheets, like any other material that is exposed to the elements, will degrade over time. Sunlight (UV), wind, rain, poor storage, and so on all play a part. There are however, measures you can take to prolong…
Getting your flysheet to sit perfectly in place on a Quasar tent isn’t that difficult, with our 7-step process. The Quasar is the definitive mountain tent, survivor of numerous Himalayan, Alpine and Polar expeditions and inspiration for a whole host…
The Original Mountain Marathon (OMM), the UK‘s premier mountain marathon event, was held in Perthshire last weekend. Based at the Culty Braggan World War 2 prisoner of war camp, the 43rd mountain marathon proved to be a tough event. In…
The September 2011 Camping and Caravanning Magazine features a full page article about Terra Nova Equipment Ltd, praising the traditional approach to its UK operations whilst also leading the way in innovation and technology in the outdoor industry. The writer…
Olympic athlete and now seasoned explorer James Cracknell recently completed the Yukon Arctic Ultra cycle race across Canada, dubbed ‘The Coldest Race On Earth’. Having completed an amazing recovery from life-threatening injuries after a cycling accident while competing in the…
To further strengthen and stabilise the pitch during stormy weather conditions here’s an excellent tip and feature for the Wild Country Family Camping range of tents (such as the Citadel Range, as they also feature Jumbo Poles and Hypalon reinforced…
BBC’s Top Gear presenter James May, was recently spotted wearing a pair of Extremities Sticky Windy Gloves whilst he put the Atom Aerial V8 through it’s paces. The Sticky Windy uses the higest quality materials to make the best every-day…
The 999 Eco Adventure allows emergency service personnel to come together for a fun and friendly day of adventure racing. Competitors participate in running/walking, mountain biking, canoeing, basic navigation and some mystery tasks on the way! This year Terra Nova…
The Munros are a famous collection of every 3000 ft hill in Scotland – 283 at the last count. On April 25th 2010, Stephen Pyke set out to complete them all in a continuous round under his own steam, summiting…
In 1960-61 a team led by Eric Shipton was the first to cross the Patagonian ice cap from North to South, a 48 day, 210km feat of endurance that has never been repeated along the same route. This December a…
Beyond Endurance South Georgia Expedition 2008 Stephen Venables returned recently from his third visit to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. His first expedition, during the southern summer of 1989-90, made the first ascent of Mount Carse; then in 2000…
Update: Wendy and Paul (and Havoc, of course) are set to finish their mammoth trek in the next few weeks, a full month ahead of schedule! All of us at Terra Nova congratulate them on their efforts and wish them…
Modern day adventurer Joff Summerfield is all set to fulfil a lifetime ambition to cycle around the world. By anyone’s standards, this is an ambitious project, but the single detail that makes his venture all the more remarkable is that…
In March 2008, a team of two attempted to ski 200km across an ice cap a quarter the size of Wales, unaided and with temperatures reaching as low as -60°C, with an aim of inspiring young people into exploration and…
A finish date of 1st June 2008 has now been set! Rosie has successfully reached the East Coast of the USA and will be runnig through Manhattan tomorrow (03/10/07). After this she “only” has Nova Scotia, Greenland and Iceland to…
Terra Nova tents have been selected by the Caudwell Xtreme Everest team for their pioneering expedition to complete vital medical research at high altitude. The trip will be followed by the BBC’s Horizon team, and receive primetime screening over 2…
Steve Perry took his winter ascent of Britain’s toughest long distance walk down to the wire, finishing on his deadline day of 31st March. Having started on the 1st December 2005 he has been through 121 days of adventure, climbing…
In October and November 2006 Julie-Ann Clyma and Roger Payne will be attempting first ascents of various peaks above the Singkhamo Glacier in North Sikkim. Sikkim is a small Indian state situated in the Eastern Himalayas and boarders China, Nepal…
Once again, Terra Nova has teamed up with mountaineer Nigel Vardy as he attempts to climb the 7 highest mountains on the world’s 7 largest islands. These being: Penny Ice CapBaffin Island GunnbjornsfjeldGreenland Mt. FujiJapan Mt. KinabaluBorneo Gunung KerinciSumatra Carstensz…
A team of paraplegic and able-bodied sea kayakers will be the first inclusive team to embark on a 1000 mile, three month journey following the historical ‘Inside Passage’ along British Columbia’s coastline to the fjords and glacial mountains of Alaska.…
Which weighs more – a bag of sugar or a tent? Leading British tent and outdoor clothing manufacturer, Terra Nova Equipment, has designed one of the world’s lightest tents which is equivalent in weight to a bag of sugar. The…
Alfreton-based Terra Nova Equipment, leading British manufacturer of tents and outdoor clothing, is one of the primary sponsors of a kayaking expedition-with-a-difference. A team of paraplegic and able-bodied sea kayakers, including Matlock man Tony Hocking, will be the first inclusive…
Terra Nova Equipment, leading British tent and outdoor clothing manufacturer, has introduced three new bivi bags under its Wild Country brand. Tentless travellers looking to minimise weight or pack size to be carried have three options from Wild Country, including…
Terra Nova Equipment, leading British tent and outdoor clothing manufacturer, has introduced three new bivi bags under its Wild Country brand. Tentless travellers looking to minimise weight or pack size to be carried have three options from Wild Country, including…
Ultra runners of the UK will be tested to their limits in an endurance race-with-a- difference supported by Alfreton-based Terra Nova Equipment. The Marathon of Britain, a 170 mile/272km, 6-day race will see more than 50 runners competing from Great…
Nigel Vardy lost his toes and most of his fingers when he was stranded in a storm during his first expedition to conquer Mount McKinley in 1999. However, this did not discourage him from trying once again in April 2003…
Sally Tyler of Fort Boyisand, Plymouth has won the record breaking tent which sheltered explorer Andrew Cooney on his successful expedition to become the youngest ever person to walk to the South Pole. The tent, offered by sponsor Terra Nova…
Terra Nova Equipment has launched a completely revamped range of tents for 2003 – under the Wild Country brand. The collection has something to suit every lifestyle from novice and family users to serious campers and outdoor enthusiasts. The collection…
Terra Nova Equipment has developed its most radical and innovative tent to date. The Terra Nova Eclipse combines the best technical performance with a lightweight and stable design. The company has designed the new tent to combat the stability problems…
Severe frostbite and exposure have not deterred one Derbyshire man from returning to the Arctic for the first time in four years, with the support of Alfreton-based Terra Nova Equipment, the British manufacturer of tents and high-performance outdoor gear. Nigel…
In April 2003, the Eagle Ski Club, led by Rob Collister, left the UK for India in a bid to be the first team to ski the Black Peak, or Kalanag. At 20,956ft / 6387m, Kalanag demands caution and respect,…
A great British expedition is being supported by a great British tent manufacturer. Derbyshire-based Terra Nova Equipment is set to support Steve Perry as he attempts the “Ultimate Land’s End to John O’Groats” expedition. In addition to walking the 1000…
Terra Nova has been part of a world record-breaking expedition. When Andrew Cooney, 23, an officer in the Territorial Army, became the youngest person ever to walk to the South Pole, he was supported by Alfreton-based Terra Nova Equipment. The…
Terra Nova Equipment has appointed Mark Vallance, the founder of Wild Country Ltd, as a non-executive director of the company. Altrincham-born Mark brings to his appointment wide experience in the outdoor industry and has been brought on board to provide…
Terra Nova tents have been breaking new ground once again. James Tobin and Carolyn Sharples have completed a pioneering journey from Beijing to London by tandem trike supported by Terra Nova Equipment. “Fascinating, rewarding and very hard work” Were the…
For most of 2002, James Tobin and Carolyn Sharples were pioneering an environmentally friendly journey from Beijing to London by tandem trike. The 16,000km Trike It expedition was supported by Terra Nova Equipment, which provided tents, sleeping bags and clothing…
To celebrate her 40th birthday Lorraine didn’t fancy a party, or a nice meal out with friends, she decided on something more adventureous altogether; an ascent of all 284 Scotish Munro’s. Not happy to summit these 1 or 2 at…
Thirty-seven thousand two hundred and four kilometres; ten chains, thirty tyres, and 66 punctures, in forty-four months from Cape Town, South Africa to Nordkapp, Norway. Another leg of our world journey by bicycle is complete. It was a strange feeling…
Here is the cleaned-up and properly formatted version of this passage. I have de-scrambled the typos, connected the broken words, and organized it into clean paragraphs for seamless reading. Victor Saunders and I had originally planned to climb as a…
Between Islamabad in northern Pakistan and the oasis town of Kashgar in northwest China, there is a road more than 1,000 km long known as the Karakoram Highway. It is a remarkable feat of engineering, which cost the lives of…
The tents were pitched beside a tarn on the broad crest of Flower Ridge. On arrival, we had dumped our sacks and swum in it, savouring the exquisite tingle of cold water on skin. Wow, that section of the scan…
The remote and primordial Likouala Swamps of the Congo Basin cover an area of some 63,000 square kilometres. Home to the little-known Babinga Pygmies and a wealth of exotic fauna and flora, the difficulty of penetrating the swamps has protected…
