The monthly menstrual cycle’s no walk in the park for females, often bringing with it a host of unpleasant side-effects making you feel not so great. But is there really such thing as the period flu? And what can we do to mitigate against it? 　　What is period flu? 　　While some may breeze through their monthly period with only minor...

　　The holy grail for pack design? Perfectly balancing weight, comfort, and durability. The new deuter Aircontact Ultra 40+5 nails that elusive sweet spot, thanks to cutting-edge materials and a redesigned suspension system. The 40+5 offers hikers outstanding carrying capacity and a cushy feel—all in a sleek, sub-three-pound package. 　　The Aircontact Ultra’s design story starts with an impeccable pedigree. In 2022,...

　　The original version of this article was published on ExplorersWeb. 　　Reinhold Messner has finally received the second boot of his younger brother Gunther, who died in 1970 on Nanga Parbat. 　　For many mountaineers, it serves as a reminder of the inherent dangers of the so-called Killer Mountain. For Reinhold, its a message Gunther sent from beyond the grave to confirm...

　　In almost all of my postnatal classes and sessions, women often ask me, ‘will I ever get my pre-baby body back?’ First of all I remind them that they never actually lost their body. It’s the exact same body they had, it just took on a whole new role and form. 　　And secondly I tell them never to ‘punish’ their...

　　Its now clear that Hollywoods overreliance on computer-generated effects has resulted in a renewed appreciation for old-school movie magic. 　　From Christopher Nolans DIY atomic bomb in Oppenheimer to the gun fu extravagance of the John Wick films, audiences have welcomed the return of practical effects to the big screen. 　　But audiences still want to be wowed, and that means pushing...

　　The last thing you might feel like doing is training while experiencing menopausal symptoms, but the right exercises can help. Here, Janette Carey provides the strength training advice, while Helen O'Leary has the Pilates exercises… 　　What is the menopause? 　　Menopause is a natural biological process and is not considered a medical condition. However, it can have a huge affect on...

　　According to the Sleep Foundation, a healthy amount of sleep for an adult per night is 7-8 hours. However, the reality is that more than one third of us get less than 7 hours of sleep per night on average. 　　So why, as adults, have we become so rubbish at sleeping? And why are women worse at it than men?...

　　My buddy Stuart Palley and I went fishing on the Sea of Cortez a few days ago. We knew we’d be in an open panga, with plenty of salt water coming into the boat. And in that environment a professional photographer would normally carry his bodies and lenses in a hard-sided Pelican case. But Stu wanted to travel with just...

　　Weight training, also known as resistance or strength training, can often be undervalued when it comes to women’s exercise. 　　Research out of the University of Northern Iowa backs this up, showing there’s a huge training gap between men and women, with only 20% of women undertaking any form of strength training regularly, compared to 50% of men. 　　One of the...

　　Lets be real: Planning months ahead for a camping trip isnt your preferred style. Thats especially true during the busy summer months when crowded national parks can feel like Disneyland (with trees). 　　So, its welcome news to hear that Hipcamp and REI have partnered on a Summer of Magic Campout Series. Essentially a campaign to offer free camping, it means...

　　Weve all felt the sweet relief that comes when feet are finally released from their sweaty, high-performance foot prisons. Because they’re made to be comfortable, camp shoes offer a soothing antidote. On many adventures and expeditions, camp shoes should be considered an essential piece of gear. 　　Historically, thru-hikers and other adventurists have simply repurposed pre-existing models of comfortable footwear as...

　　We all dream of visiting the worlds best places. But in what’s shaping up to be the most expensive year to travel since before the pandemic, its also good to branch out. One of the biggest travel trends of 2024 is destination “dupes”—affordable alternatives that are just as dreamy and beautiful as the most popular places but aren’t as expensive...