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Fjallraven Classic UK
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Fjallraven Classic UK

One of the most iconic Hiking events in the world will be hosted in the UK for the first ever time this Summer. The Fjallraven Classic UK is a three day hike over 60km of some of the best scenery in the United Kingdom. Starting at Blair Atholl the trek will progress through manicured parklands through woodlands and into valleys surrounded by some of the most iconic Scottish mountains.

In-depth: Snow Peak Firepits
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In-depth: Snow Peak Firepits

Japanese outdoor specialists Snow Peak are the masters in creating beautifully engineered, incredibly durable and stunningly stylish outdoor kit. As the winter months draw in we’re finding ourselves more reliant on our Snow Peak firepits than ever when spending time outdoors so we’ve taken a look at the full range from the brand to help you find the perfect pit for your needs.
The Best Walking Trousers for 2021
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The Best Walking Trousers for 2021

While many of us have spent the past 12 months of lockdown using a long walk as the primary excuse to leave the house that does not mean we’ll be stopping anytime soon. As the restrictions ease over the next few months and the UK opens there will be more opportunity and desire than ever to explore some of the untouched beauty of these islands. Picking the right pair of Walking trousers is essential and we’ve taken a look at some of our favourites for this coming year.

Best Outdoor Activity Locations in the UK
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Best Outdoor Activity Locations in the UK

This past year has been tough, and we're all looking forward to getting out and about again. But it's really important that we get back to normality in a safe and careful manner. We've all been advised to spend more time outdoors as it is generally safer, but kicking a ball around a field might not be your idea of fun. Luckily, there are loads of fantastic places up and down the country where you can enjoy a variety of alfresco activities..

Wander Women Scotland
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Wander Women Scotland

In our latest blog post we have time travelled back to a pre-pandemic world to see what happened when Nordic Outdoor's very on Julia Kepp went on a trip with the Edinburgh Based 'Wander Women' group. The group which was founded in 2018 encourages women to experience the outdoors and pratice mindfulness to rediscover a connection with nature. Offering events from wild swimming to foraging and yoga the Wander Women perfectly encapsulate the ethos of Scandinavian Outdoor living and you can read how.

Karl Tressler - TMB Expedition Journal
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Karl Tressler - TMB Expedition Journal

Earlier this month we received this incredible journal from a customer and we loved it so much we have asked to repost! Karl purchased a Hilleberg Soulo from us at the beginning of February and quickly put it through its paces - completing the Tour Du Mont Blanc in seven greulling days. Find out how he got on and his thoughts on the tent in our latest post. .

In Celebration of the Hilleberg Soulo – The perfect one-person tent?
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In Celebration of the Hilleberg Soulo – The perfect one-person tent?

After we looked at the Tentipi last week and how this can offer the perfect way to make camping attractive to the whole family we have decided this week to explore what we think might be the perfect one person tent. Iconic Swedish tent manufacturer Hilleberg have been producing the Soulo since 2008 and in this time it has emerged as the gold standard of strong and durable one man tents. We’ve taken a closer look at what makes this such an incredible shelter for any expedition in the latest Nordic.

Amundsen Heroes Turtle Neck
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Amundsen Heroes Turtle Neck

Here at Nordic Outdoor we love to see the gear we sell get given a good test in the environment it was designed for. The Amundsen Heroes Turtleneck is one of our favourite items from the last season and our local Action Man Harvey Strachan last weekend put it to the test showcasing it's just as good at the top of a Munro as it is in a cosy Edinburgh pub. Find out how Harvey and the Nordic Outdoor team got on with this iconic piece of knitwear in the latest Nordic Outdoor blog. .