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Rob racing along a winding road through a hilly landscape, with overcast skies and towering peaks behind.
By Rob Corney on

Rob’s Guide to Trail Running: Taking on Ultra Trail Snowdonia

In 2025, I’m taking on Ultra Trail Snowdonia – one of the UK’s toughest mountain ultras. From training and gear to the brutal 100km route, here’s a look at how...

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By Lifesystems Team on

UK Tick Season Guide: Dangers, Prevention, and How to Remove Ticks Safely

As the weather warms up across the UK, so does the risk of tick bites, and with them, potential health concerns like Lyme disease. Whether you're hiking, camping, or walking...

Devizes to Westminster: The UK's Ultimate Endurance Canoe Challenge
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Devizes to Westminster: The UK's Ultimate Endurance Canoe Challenge

Devizes to Westminster: The UK's Ultimate Endurance Canoe Challenge Over the Easter weekend, hundreds of endurance paddlers line up to take on one of the toughest races in the UK....

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Bivi on grass next to a stream
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How to Plan for your First Night Out in a Bivi

Here at Lifesystems, we love exploring away from the beaten track and making the most of epic adventures in wild places.

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Amazon Canoe Challenge 2024
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Amazon Canoe Challenge 2024

The Amazon Challenge is a unique paddle challenge for both canoes and SUPs. It involves navigating the 335km of one of the main tributaries of the Amazon, the Madre de...

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Top Tips For Customising Your First Aid Kit
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Top Tips For Customising Your First Aid Kit

Here at Lifesystems, we’ve been creating tailored first aid kits for all types of adventurers since 1989 and we’re confident that within our extensive collection, we’ll have a kit that...

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5 Reasons to Carry a Hand Warmer
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5 Reasons to Carry a Hand Warmer

We’ve recently added to our collection of outdoor survival essentials with our most powerful Hand Warmer yet, the Rechargeable Hand Warmer 10,000mAh.

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3 Outdoor Survival Essentials For Your Pack This Winter and How to Use Them
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3 Outdoor Survival Essentials For Your Pack This Winter and How to Use Them

As the days get shorter and the weather becomes colder and more inhospitable, it is more important than ever to ensure you’re adequately equipped before you head out into the...

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What to Look For in a Head Torch for Your Winter Adventures
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What to Look For in a Head Torch for Your Winter Adventures

Whether you’re hiking, biking, camping or running, we all know that a head torch is an essential piece of equipment for winter adventures.

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How to Pick the Right Repellent for Your Summer Trips
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How to Pick the Right Repellent for Your Summer Trips

With long, bright days and warmer weather on tap, summer is the ultimate season for outdoor and travel adventures.

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What does it take to develop a new insect repellent? Lifesystems' R&D team reveal all
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What does it take to develop a new insect repellent? Lifesystems' R&D team reveal all

The Lifesystems' R&D team reveal what it takes to develop a new insect repellent.

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