As our world becomes increasingly fast-paced, finding an escape is more important than ever. To help you discover its benefits our in-store experts share how the outdoors has helped them.

Our in-store experts live and breathe the outdoors and know they have a duty to protetct it. Here they share the steps their taking to minimise their impact. 

Cotswold Outdoor ambassador and endurance adventurer Jamie Ramsay shares his top tips for exploring more sustainably.

Coupled with a base layer and outer layer, your mid-layer provides you with the warmth you’ll need. There are various types of mid-layer so we've created this guide to help you choose the right mid-layer for you.

Our friends at the National Trust have holiday accommodation to escape to in every corner of the UK and we've picked out some of favourites.

Our friends at The National Trust have a fantastic selection of cosy holiday cottages. We’ve picked out some of the best to discover on your next winter getaway.

If you’re looking to take your hillwalking to the next level without jumping right in at the deep end of climbing, then scrambling could be you.Our handy guide will take you through everything you need to know.

As winter approaches and the nights draw in, it can be tempting to hang up your waterproofs and put away your walking boots. But with frosty landscapes, the magic of low winter sunlight and the promise of a warming pub fire at the end of a walk, we think there are plenty of reasons to carry on getting out and about this winter.  

If you love the idea of sleeping outdoors but don’t want to give up all your home comforts, then a glamping holiday could be for you. 

Meet our in-store experts Aileen, Szabi, Magda and Tom and find out what the outdoors means to them and what they are doing to help protect it for future generations

Long-term partners outside of work, Magda and Szabi manage Kingston and Islington stores respectively. Experienced outdoor experts with a lifelong passion for the outdoors, we chatted to them about their adventures and the satisfaction they get from helping customers find the right kit for their own adventures. 

Tom is the manager of our Harrogate store and has built up a wealth of experience whilst working and spending time in outdoors. We caught up with him to find out more about what the outdoors means to him and his passion for preparing future generations to both enjoy and look after the outdoors. 

Aileen works at our South Cerney store in The Cotswolds and has enjoyed a lifelong relationship with the outdoors. We chatted to her to find out about her passion for outdoor adventure and the pleasure she gets from pushing herself and helping our customers.