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In this months big competition, weve teamed up with leading pack brand Gregory to offer one of their premium trekking packs for one lucky winner either a Deva 70L (for women) or the Baltoro 75L (for men). Read on to find out how to enter!The Baltoro and Deva redefine backpacking comfort and performance. With FreeFloat A3 suspension, AirCushion backpanel, and a customisable fit, these packs let you carry more and explore farther with less effort. Whether youre heading out for a long weekend trip or hitting the trail for a multi-week trek, you can rely on the adaptable Baltoro and Deva to be your trusted companion from start to finish.Gregorys FreeFloat A3 suspension and ground-breaking feature combinations continue to garner attention and set new industry standards, but its the glowing reviews and stories of life-changing experiences from around the world that inspire them to build the perfect pack and plan their own next adventure. They believe its about the journey, not the destination thats why theyve designed the Baltoro and Deva to take you anywhere you want to go in unmatched comfort and style.Deva 70L (womens) Gregorys Deva 70 is a womens specific 70-litre pack designed to enhance your backpacking experience. Its FreeFloat suspension system features auto-rotating shoulder straps and a dynamic hip belt, which flex as you move to improve balance and reduce fatigue. A steel perimeter frame helps stabilise the load without compromising your movement.The Devas womens specific fit includes a shaped harness that fits comfortably over the bust, an angled hip belt, and shorter back length options. You can adjust the torso length and hip belt padding to further dial in the fit. The AirCushion back panel comprises 3D mesh with a smooth-surface lattice structure that maximises breathability while minimising pressure points. An adjustable sternum strap helps keep the shoulder straps secure, and the soft ComfortGrip lumbar pad stops the pack from slipping.Built for life outdoors, the 70-litre capacity and versatile storage options make it easy to transport your backpacking kit. A top lid, front U-zip panel, and zipped base compartment let you quickly get to the gear you need. Inside, theres a sleeve for a hydration bladder and a removable internal divider, which creates a separate lower section perfect for a sleeping bag. Use the pockets on the lid, shoulder strap, and hip belt to stash small items. Open and zipped sections on the front and side provide extra storage and organisation options. On the right side, youll find a stowable water bottle pocket thats accessible when youre wearing the pack. Extras include compression straps, walking pole holders, and a raincover for all-weather protection.Baltoro 75L (mens)A superb choice for multi-day backpacking, Gregorys Baltoro 75-litre pack makes carrying heavy loads more comfortable. Built around the FreeFloat suspension system, the auto-rotating shoulder straps and dynamic hip belt flex and adapt to your movements for exceptional comfort. An alloy steel perimeter frame increases stability for optimal load control.The AirCushion back panel features 3D mesh with a smooth-surface lattice structure, which reduces hot spots and pressure points while maximising breathability. The chest strap helps keep the shoulder straps in place, and a soft ComfortGrip lumbar pad prevents the pack from slipping. For a personalised fit, you can adjust the torso length and hip belt padding.The 75-litre capacity ensures room for all your backpacking gear. You can access the pack from the top, front, or base; theres a removable internal divider that creates a lower compartment ideal for your sleeping bag. With a large U-zip, the front panel opens like a suitcase, allowing you to quickly pack and retrieve items without needing to empty everything first. An internal compression strap helps stabilise the load, while an internal sleeve provides space for your water bladder. Open and zipped pockets on the front and sides increase your storage options and aid organisation. Theres a unique water bottle pocket on the right side, which you can access while wearing the pack. Supplied with a raincover, you can protect your gear on wet-weather days.Trek & Mountain testing out the Baltoro 75L on the isle of ArranHow to enterFor a chance to win either a Deva 70L or Baltoro 75L, just answer the following question:What is the ventilated backpanel on the Deva and Baltoro packs called?a. AirCushionb. BackCushionc. ComfyCushionENTER HERE!Terms & Conditions1. Entries must be received by 30th July 2026, and the winner will be notified by 15th August 2026.2. Employees of Trek & Mountain, ProAgencies and Gregory Packs are not permitted to enter.3. No monetary alternative will be offered in lieu of the prize as described.4. A winner will be picked at random from the correct entries received; no correspondence relating to the winner will be entered into.

We all love camping when the sun is shining, but sometimes camping in hot weather can lead to a tent thats too hot and uncomfortable, making for a miserable camping experience. Read our 11 top camping tips for hot weather to help you stay cool under canvas on your summer camping trips or when you find yourself camping in the middle of a heatwave.Jump straight to our 11 tipsWhen I initially wrote this guide, wed just returned from beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua, where we spent a glorious week camping in a canvas tent on the beach. It was a fantastic experience which you can read all about here, but as you might expect, it was exceptionally hot!The humidity was brutal and with an average temperature of 32C, when the sun went down, the temperate barely dropped, leaving us sweltering, even in the early hours of the morning. This meant we had to quickly find new strategies to cope with the heat, having never before encountered temperatures like that whilst camping in the UK or Europe, and with another summer heatwave now upon us, we thought now would be a great time to update our tips, sharing 3 newer tips that weve since picked up.11 Heatwave Camping Tips For Staying Cool When Camping In Hot Weather1. Choose A Canvas TentCanvas tents are usually better at regulating the temperature inside than synthetic tents. Canvas is breathable which should help regulate temperatures more effectively and weve found that canvas tents do indeed feel cooler, particularly in the morning when the sun comes up.If you have a large modern family tent, ensure all possible zips and vents are open to maximise airflow and if you have a smaller tent with two layers, during the day time, you may be able to remove the flysheet entirely leaving you with a mesh inner tent.Lotus Belle canvas tents on the beach at Wild Lotus Glamping, AntiguaCheck out our detailed tent buying guide Should I Buy A Canvas Bell Tent? The Ultimate Bell Tent Buying Guide2. Keep Everything Well VentilatedVentilation is the single most effective thing you can do during the day when youre not in your tent. Keep every zip, vent, window and door open yes, including the ones youd normally close for privacy. The bug mesh will help keep unwanted bitey and stingy things out, but it does still restrict airflow, so when you genuinely need to cool the tent down, open everything fully for at least 20-30 minutes to get a proper through-draft going.Let the air flow freely!One tip we picked up in whilst glamping in Antigua, position the tent entrance to face the prevailing breeze before you pitch. Its obvious in hindsight, but most of us just pitch wherever looks flat and shady. A tent that catches the wind is so much more comfortable than one sitting in a windless sun trap.3. Take Rechargeable FansDont underestimate the cooling ability of even a relatively modest hand-held fan. Our favourite is the small, but mighty Ocube USB rechargeable fan available on Amazon for around 15 and worth every penny. We bought ours 3 years ago and still use them a lot. JISULIFE Handheld Mini Fan Rafada Handheld USB Rechargable Fan JISULIFE Portable Handheld Fan Minthouz Clip on Fan Rechargeable If you need something with more oomph, check out the brilliant Itehil solar rechargeable fan which makes an excellent choice for larger tents. See our review here.4. Get Low-Tech With A Damp ClothWhen its genuinely sweltering and fans alone arent cutting it, the simplest trick in the book is also one of the most effective. Soak a small towel or flannel in cold water, wring it out loosely, and press it against your pulse points wrists, neck, inner elbows and behind the knees. These are the spots where blood vessels run close to the surface, so cooling the skin here actually brings your core temperature down faster than, say, just splashing your face.Combine this with a fan pointing directly at you and somewhere shady to sit, and youll feel human again within minutes. Pack a lightweight microfibre cloth specifically for this they cool quickly and dry fast, which matters when youre trying to rotate them throughout a hot night!5. Stay HydratedIn summer you need to up your water intake significantly. Add in some physical activity and spending more time than you ordinarily might in direct sunlight, and youve got a recipe for dehydration which will hinder your bodys natural ability to cool itself.Chillys Series 2 Flip Water BottleStanley Quencher H2.0 Cup YETI Rambler 10 oz Stackable Lowball Super Sparrow Stainless Steel Water BottleIn hot weather, you should be drinking as much as 3 litres of water a day, so keep that water bottle by your side and remember not to wait until you feel thirsty to take a glug!Check out our insulated drinking tumbler head-to-head test to see which one wins!This bell tent has a built-in canopy that provides a lovely shaded area6. Create A Shaded AreaUse a tarp if needed, but a sun shade or covered open porch area will provide you with some much-needed shade on a hot day. Keeping out of the sun as much as possible will help to keep you cooler and more comfortable, but its not always easy when all youve got is a tent.When choosing a tent, look for one with a built-in shade, porch or canopy or buy a shade that can quickly be popped up as needed, or failing that, a good old-fashioned parasol will do the job.7. Invest In A Decent Cool BoxInvesting in a decent camping cool box is one of our best-ever camping investments. We use a passive cooler and have recently replaced our old Coleman Xtreme with an Igloo Maxcold.YETI Roadie 24 Cool Box Coleman Xtreme Cooler Igloo Maxcold 58 Litre Polarbox 12L Portable CoolerCoolers like this will keep ice for up to 5 days without power and means for a weekend camping trip, even when its really hot, youll have ice and cold water easily to hand, helping to keep you comfortable and hydrated.8. Take Your Biggest TentTrust me when I tell you that a larger tent is dramatically more liveable in during hot weather. More floor space means more distance between sleeping bodies (which generate a surprising amount of heat), more headroom allows warm air to rise away from you, and bigger tents tend to have more ventilation options built in too.If youve got a small two-person tent and a larger family tent, this is yet another occasion where bigger is better, even if youre just on a short camping trip. The extra faff of setting it up is absolutely worth it for a decent nights sleep.9. Sleep Cooler, Not Just LighterMost people know to ditch the winter sleeping bag in summer, but theres a bit more to it than chucking a thin liner in instead. The real game-changer is what you sleep on as much as what you sleep in a thick foam sleeping mat or inflatable pad traps body heat underneath you, which is exactly what you dont want on a hot night.Consider swapping to a thinner mat, or using a cotton sheet directly on the groundsheet if conditions are really extreme. Bamboo or cotton sleeping bag liners are also far better in heat than synthetic ones they wick moisture and feel genuinely cool against your skin rather than clammy. And if the temperature is above 20C at midnight, youll probably just want to sleep on top of the bag entirely with the liner as your only cover.10. Time Your Activities Around The HeatThis final tips is perhaps my favourite because it gives you permission to slow down, which is, frankly, one of the best things about camping in the first place.This is one that sounds obvious but most campers ignore it until theyve suffered through a 2pm walk in 30-degree heat and return dripping with sweat and fit to drop, questioning their life choices.The hours between about 11am and 3pm during a heatwave are genuinely best spent doing as little as possible, reading in the shade, swimming if youre near water or even taking an afternoon siesta.Heatwaves are not the time to tackle that big fell walk or 30 mile bike ride. Save your walks, exploring and any physical activity for early morning or the couple of hours before sunset. The light is better for photos anyway, the temperature drops noticeably, and youll actually enjoy yourself rather than just surviving the heat. This is something Ive taken entirely from wild swimming culture serious open water swimmers always talk about working with the conditions rather than against them, and it applies just as much on land.11. Leave The Sleeping Bag at HomeEither leave your sleeping bag at home or switch to a lightweight summer sleeping bag that you can unzip and use like a lightweight duvet. This allows for way more airflow than being encased in a sleeping bag which is designed to trap and maintain heat.It also makes it easier to kick a leg out and moderate your temperature throughout the night, particularly as your body temperature continues to drop throughout the night.Where to next?11 Of The Best Insulated Water Bottles & Cups To Keep Cool When Its Hot10 Of The Best Passive Camping Cool BoxesInsulated Tumblers Go Head To Head Which Is The Best?Hot Weather Camping Essentials For Summer Camping TripsThe post Camping Tips For Hot Weather Essential Heatwave Camping Tips appeared first on Camping Blog Camping with Style | Travel, Outdoors & Glamping Blog.

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California-based outdoors brand Marmot have announced a return to the UK and Ireland with new distribution provided by North East based company, ZyroFisher, who will sell the brands full range of apparel, sleeping bags, tents, and lifestyle backpacks.The Marmot story is an interesting one. University students Dave Huntley and Eric Reynolds founded the Marmot Mountain Club after meeting in Alaska in 1971, and soon began producing their own apparel. The launch of the Golden Mantle Parka in 1974 was a pivotal moment for the young company, and started Marmot along a path of over 50 years of innovation in the outdoor market, and a global reputation built on authenticity and credibility.Based in Darlington, North East England, ZyroFisher celebrated its 30th birthday in 2025. The company operates from a state-of-the-art, bonded 100,000 sq. ft warehouse capable of managing a wide range of distribution channels from the same location, which now has more than 28,500 product lines in stock at any one time. Orders can be processed and distributed quickly and accurately on next day delivery around the UK, with a range of efficient options for Europe. ZyroFisher manages an extensive portfolio of brands and Marmot joins names that include SIGG, Sweet Protection, Bivo, Tifosi, EVOC, Torq, and its own cycling performance marque, Altura.Nadine Thompson, chief commercial officer at ZyroFisher, comments: In the global outdoor sector, Marmot is one of the names that everyone knows, from alpinists and ultra-runners, to car campers and festival goers. With a reputation built on half a century of product innovation and creativity in marketing, the brand has played a role in shaping the outdoor industry that we know today. ZyroFisher is honoured to welcome Marmot to our growing family, and our team is energised and excited about presenting the latest products to our retail partners.Jon Graden, global general manager of Marmot, comments: For more than 50 years, Marmot has been a leader in high performing and long-lasting outdoor gear and apparel. Over the last two and a half years, we have been rebuilding a bolder Marmot that is manically focused on creating hard-working products for todays diversified consumers.We believe that ZyroFisher is the ideal partner to help us deliver market expansion in the UK and Ireland.RELATED LINKSMarmotZyroFisher

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