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Guides

Master your gear, maximise your adventure. Our outdoor guides cover everything from tent care and maintenance to choosing the right kit for your expedition. Whether you’re a first-time camper or a seasoned wild explorer, these expert resources are designed to help you get the most from your Terra Nova equipment

Dark blue camping tent pitched on a windswept grassy hillside with layered blue mountains receding under a pale, cloud-streaked sky.

Triplex Technology

Durable. Sustainable. Expedition-Ready. TriPlex™ is Terra Nova’s most advanced tent fabric — developed to offer high-performance protection while reducing environmental impact. TriPlex™ is a triple ripstop polyester fabric made from: Recycled fibres – using post-consumer plastic bottles Solution-dyed yarns –…

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.

Specialised Features

AiroCorner Reinforced corner stability for harsh conditions AiroCorner is a unique Terra Nova innovation designed to improve stability and anchoring at the base of the tent. Located where the tent poles meet the ground, these reinforced corner sections: Spreads tension…

A small dome tent pitched on grassy moorland beneath a dramatic pink and orange sunset sky with layered clouds stretching over distant rolling hills.

Sustainability Features

PFC-Free Treatments What Are PFCs? PFCs (perfluorinated compounds) are a group of man-made chemicals used to create water, oil, and stain-resistant finishes — especially in outdoor gear. While highly effective, they30 persist in the environment and are slow to break…

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…

About Polylana®

Low-impact warmth. Same comfort. Smarter fibre. Polylana® is a sustainable alternative to acrylic — used in many Extremities® beanies for the autumn/winter collection. It offers the same soft, warm feel as traditional fibres, but with far less environmental impact. Why…

Small translucent yellow tent pitched on a sunlit grassy hillside with rolling mountains and scattered clouds under a blue sky at golden hour

Terra Nova FastPack System

The Terra Nova FastPack system has been designed by our product specialists to trim weight and bulk from your rucksack. By eliminating the need for an inner tent on selected tents, you create a lightweight, waterproof shelter. If conditions permit,…

A solitary king penguin stands on wet grassy moor beside green camping tents with a mist-shrouded mountain looming in the foggy background.

How to clean your Tent

Your tent can get dirty and grimy after a backpacking trip which can, over time, take a toll on your tent. With regular care and cleaning, you can prolong the life of your tent. We have put together a guide…

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…

Close-up of a green and grey Wild Country Trisar3 tent fly with the brand logo and a yellow guyline, pitched on brown grassy moorland with rolling hills and a valley visible in the background.

Wild Country Tent Fabrics Explained

Terra Nova Equipment has unrivalled expertise in the development of specialist tent fabric and materials for its award-winning products and this follows through to Wild Country tent fabrics. Our tent fabrics and materials are specified from the first polymer stage,…

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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Terra Nova Tent Fabrics Explained

Terra Nova Equipment has unrivalled expertise in the development of specialist tent fabric and materials for its award-winning products. Our tent fabrics and materials are specified from the first polymer stage, through to final fabric production. Working together with specialist…

Lower legs wearing brown trousers and black waterproof gaiters with an orange tab and hiking boots splashing through a shallow rocky stream.

GORE-TEX Technology Explained

GORE ACTIVE TECHNOLOGY DRIER. LONGER. WATERPROOF AND BREATHABLE. Technical Features Consumer Benefits Whether it’s a fast-paced hike or an intense day on the slopes, when you’re taking part in active sports on cool days you need to breathe—and breathe hard.…

A lone hiker in a dark beanie, gloves and backpack stands on a grassy ridge looking out over a mist-filled valley and rolling hills beneath a low grey sky.

Extremities Technology Explained

Next-generation performance. Built from the fabric up. Extremities has spent decades pushing the limits of glove, hat, and accessory technology. From eco-conscious materials to specialist membranes that keep you warm, dry, and visible — every fabric in our range has…

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.

How to wash your PrimaLoft Gloves

Your Extremities Gloves are designed to take you on incredible adventures, even more so if you have Extremities Gloves with PrimaLoft Insulation. Despite PrimaLoft insulation being incredibly durable, it does have to be cleaned regularly to be able to function…

Hiker in a mustard-yellow jacket, black beanie and gloves carrying a backpack walks a rocky path across foggy moorland while looking up into the misty distance.

How to Clean your GORE-TEX Gloves

Regardless of what adventure you take your Extremities gloves on, you will need to take care of them to achieve maximum performance. Routinely taking care of your GORE-TEX gloves will ensure the highest performance, alongside extending their lifespan. This guide…

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How to Protect your Tent Flysheet

The fabric on tent flysheets will degrade over time, just like any other material that is exposed to the elements. Sunlight (UV), wind, rain and poor storage all play a part in this. However, there are measures you can take…

Green backpacking tent with a red sleeping bag draped over it, pitched on a grassy alpine meadow dotted with yellow wildflowers and rocky outcrops, with steep jagged snow-patched mountains and a clear blue sky in the background.

How to Care for Your Tent

So you’ve got your tent, you love it and you want it to last. Well, you’ve come to the right place. If you’ve forked out a chunk of money on a tent, you want it to live a long and…

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Caring for your Tent Poles

Tent Poles require maintenance and care to perform at their best Modern Aluminium Alloy tent poles are designed to work perfectly with the latest generation of lightweight performance tents. Whilst we use the optimum tent poles for each model, the…

Green backpacking tent pitched on a grassy mountain ridge with red poles and a steaming pot visible inside, overlooking layered rocky peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

How to Avoid Tent Condensation

It’s important to remember that condensation occurs in all tents. Read the advice below to learn how to avoid tent condensation, and the best methods to use: The amount of condensation will vary depending on the prevailing conditions. From water…

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…

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,…

How to Choose a Hat

If you want to know how to choose a hat, the key factors to consider are; Useful Terms Common words used in hat specifications: Breathable – the material will allow water vapour to pass through to avoid the build-up of…

A woman in a yellow insulated jacket sits outside a lightweight tent on a grassy hillside, pulling on black gloves beside a backpack with distant rolling hills under a cloudy sky.

How to Choose the Right Gloves

When you need to choose the right gloves, the key factors you should consider are: For some uses and activities, there may be obvious choices such as “Running Gloves” for running For others, however, there can be an extremely varied…

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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How to Choose a Backpack

When you choose a backpack it’s essential that you get the right one for your specific activity.  Choosing a backpack that is the wrong size, weight, shape, or specification could result in discomfort for the user. If it’s being used…

Family camping guide

Choosing the Right Family Tent

Family camping holidays offer a chance to get close to nature and enjoy life at a slower pace. To provide protection against the elements and support day-to-day activities, it’s important to choose a good family tent that’s fit for purpose…

Two green camping tents pitched on a grassy cliff overlooking a calm sea and rugged rocky headlands under a pale sunset sky.

How to Choose a Tent

Tents come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and styles, each with its own design features and uses. This short guide will help you learn how to choose a tent and make sense of the terminology, narrow your search…