Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Equipment matters

A woman with a red jacket and backpack standing in woods on a sunny day

Equipment matters: The best kit for spring walks

ByVictoria HeathMay 8, 2025

Tristan Kennedy on observing nature as the world wakes up after winter There are few places in the world that…

No diving sign with person diving in the background at Forty Foot during Christmas tradition. Dublin, Ireland. December 25, 2019

Equipment matters: taking the plunge with cold-water swimming

ByVictoria HeathApr 22, 2025
Tristan Kennedy marvels at the cold-water swimmers braving Dublin’s renowned Forty Foot, and the kit you need to do it yourself
A woman crosses a snowy besseggen ridge in Norway

Equipment matters: The kit you need for ski mountaineering

ByTristan KennedyMar 10, 2025
Tristan Kennedy reflects on the wonders of modern kit for ski mountaineering
Scenic view of the famous rocky Jannu peak in Kanchenjunga Region, Himalayas, Nepal.

Equipment matters: the kit you need for mountaineering

ByTristan KennedyJan 27, 2025
Tristan Kennedy on the mountaineering kit used in a remarkable mountain climb on the north face of Jannu
Biking at night: top tips on navigating trails in the dark

Biking at night: top tips on navigating trails in the dark

ByTristan KennedyNov 28, 2024
Tristan Kennedy on why a night bike ride can make you feel like the luckiest person in the world – and the kit you need to succeed in darker months
Woman trail runner cross country running up to winter snow mountain top

Winter trail running: the essential kit & how to brave the elements

ByTristan KennedyNov 18, 2024
Tristan Kennedy on the rewards on winter trail running – and the exact kit you need to succeed in colder months
A man goes down white water rapids in a canoe

Top tips on kayaking and a wishlist of kit

ByVictoria HeathSep 26, 2024
Tristan Kennedy braves the rapids for an immersion course in kayaking
RV Motorhome camper van road trip. People on travel vacation adventure. Tourists in rental car campervan by view of mountains in beautiful nature landscape at sunset. From Iceland.

Road trips: the essential kit and useful tips

ByGeographical ContributorSep 4, 2024

Tristan Kennedy on the highs and lows of road trips – and exactly what equipment you need to bring to…

A yellow tent under stars with mountains

Equipment matters: Wild camping

ByGeographical ContributorJul 7, 2024
Tristan Kennedy on the close encounters you can enjoy while wild camping
A McConks stand up paddle board on the shores of a lake

The essentials of paddleboarding

ByGeographical ContributorJun 20, 2024
Stand-up paddleboarding is far easier than conventional surfing, yet offers many of the same thrills
A man cycling over rugged terrain

An introduction to bikepacking

ByGeographical ContributorMay 7, 2024
What you need to know to start bikepacking and essential kit - a Geographical Equipment Matters guide
A hiking bag sits on cliffs

Equipment matters: kit for multi-day hikes

ByGeographical ContributorMar 28, 2024
Tristan Kennedy believes to make a multi-day hike a success, it is all in the planning
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