Two hikers on a grassy mountain ridge beside a small blue tent: one seated adjusting a rucksack, the other standing with trekking poles and a large blue backpack, with layered rocky peaks behind them.

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Master the basics or level up your skills. Our step-by-step guides cover everything from pitching perfection to gear maintenance and repair in the field.

Two bright red dome tents pitched on a snowy glacier with ski gear and a small sled nearby, set against jagged snow-covered mountains under an overcast sky.
2020s
91 Posts
Three glowing green tents—one in the foreground right, one left, and one centered further back—pitched on a grassy ridge above a vast sea of clouds at dusk beneath a pastel pink and blue sky.
2010s
56 Posts
Two backpackers in dark outdoor gear using trekking poles walk a muddy trail past rocks and a small mountain tarn across a windswept grassy upland under a cloudy sky.
Top Tips
50 Posts
A solitary king penguin stands on wet grassy moor beside green camping tents with a mist-shrouded mountain looming in the foggy background.
Expeditions
44 Posts
Two hikers on a grassy mountain ridge beside a small blue tent: one seated adjusting a rucksack, the other standing with trekking poles and a large blue backpack, with layered rocky peaks behind them.
Guides
40 Posts
Night-time snowy mountain campsite under a bright moon and starry sky with a glowing yellow tent in the foreground, an illuminated orange tent and a person in a red jacket standing by upright skis amid snow trenches, while red headlamp light trails streak across the scene.
Terra Nova
40 Posts
2000s
29 Posts
A woman runs along a sun-dappled forest trail wearing a dark cap, grey long-sleeve top, black leggings and a red-trimmed hydration vest, holding a small blue water bottle and wearing gloves.
Extremities
26 Posts
Bearded man in a black beanie seated at the entrance of a dark green tent on a grassy mountain ridge, tending a small camp stove and pots with an orange climbing helmet and ropes beside him and misty layered mountains in the background.
News
22 Posts
1990s
9 Posts
Three olive-green dome tents pitched on a sunlit grassy ridge overlooking layered blue-grey mountains beneath a clear pale-blue sky.
Products
7 Posts
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Partnerships
6 Posts
A green dome tent staked with yellow guy lines sits amid tall brown grasses on a misty, windswept moor with a few small conifer trees on the horizon.
Wild Country
6 Posts
Two alpine climbers ascending a steep snowy slope — the lead climber in a black helmet and jacket carries a bright green climbing rope over their shoulder while a second climber in a blue jacket and orange helmet follows with ice axes, rocky snow-covered peaks visible behind them.
Collaborations
5 Posts
A person relaxing inside a vintage-style tent on a grassy area, showcasing a unique camping setup. The image highlights the design and functionality of the tent, emphasizing outdoor adventure and camping culture.
1980s
4 Posts
A glowing green tent pitched on a windswept grassy hillside at dusk with layered blue hills and a cloudy sky in the background, and three outdoor brand logos (Terra Nova, Wild Country, Extremities) centred above it
Brand Ambassadors
2 Posts
Technology
1 Posts
Person's lower body in brown cargo trousers, black gaiters with orange drawcords and hiking boots stepping across a shallow rocky stream with water splashing around the boots

What are Gaiters?

You may have encountered the term “gaiters” when shopping for outdoor gear or reading about hiking equipment, but you may still be wondering what they are, or what they’re used for. If you’re new to hiking and assembling your gear…

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Man wearing a black Extremities beanie, gloves and insulated jacket leans over an open map on a wooden picnic table while checking his phone, with yellow autumn trees blurred in the background.

PrimaLoft Insulation

Premium warmth. Proven performance. Made responsibly. PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco is the ultimate synthetic insulation for serious adventures — delivering lightweight warmth that performs, even in wet conditions. Why We Use It Warmth Without BulkExceptional warmth-to-weight ratio makes it ideal…

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Close-up of a green tent side with a red aluminium pole threaded through a fabric sleeve, two yellow guy lines stretched across sunlit grass and the tent hem pegged into the ground

Tent Poles Explained

DAC Poles Premium ultralight performance from the world leader in tent pole technology. We use DAC poles across many of our highest-spec tents for their strength, weight-saving design, and reduced environmental impact. Material: Exclusive TH72M aluminium alloy Weight-saving tech: DAC…

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A person sitting under a makeshift shelter in a grassy, hilly landscape on a clear day, surrounded by rolling hills and rocky outcrops.

What is a Tarp

A tarp is a waterproof and windproof strip of fabric. Since 1906, the word tarp has been a common shorthand for tarpaulin. They are often positioned to act as a ‘roof’ type shelter to be protected from the weather. In…

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A bright red tent wrapped in a taut protective cover sits among green heather on a sunlit moorland slope, overlooking a blue reservoir and patchwork rolling hills.

What is a Bothy

Terra Nova Bothy Bags are basic emergency shelters to protect you from the inevitable bad weather when you’re out hiking. Our Bothies take their name from the small buildings/basic cottages that are available to use free of charge in remote,…

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Interior of a black camping tent with a single grey inflatable sleeping mat laid on the floor and black fabric walls featuring vertical red‑trimmed storage pockets.

Choosing a Sleeping Bag

Sleeping bags come in various fabrics, constructions, temperature ratings, sizes and weights. Having a basic understanding of these factors should help you to choose the most suitable sleeping bag for your particular requirements. Sleeping Bag Temperature Rating On all Terra Nova…

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