The freedom of nature - ‘Freedom’ is, perhaps, the big theme of this backpacking-focused issue, through stories of life-changing long-distance trails (p26), a crowd-dodging trip in the Snowdon massif (p38) and wanderlust-triggering tales of a LEJOG (Land’s End to John o’ Groats) with a difference (p56), a year of ‘micro-adventures’ in Colorado (p48) and a spectacular trip in the wilderness of Greenland (p62). Our gear section is also packed with expert reviews of the best backpacking kit you can buy.

The freedom of nature - ‘Freedom’ is, perhaps, the big theme of this backpacking-focused issue, through stories of life-changing long-distance trails (p26), a crowd-dodging trip in the Snowdon massif (p38) and wanderlust-triggering tales of a LEJOG (Land’s End to John o’ Groats) with a difference (p56), a year of ‘micro-adventur....