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Between 2003 and 2005, Paul was commissioned to write 18 Knowledge booklets for Cotswold Outdoor. He also edited a further three booklets which were penned by Dr Jane Wilson Howarth and Anna McCormack. The booklets were designed by Flirt Design.


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adventure racing
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adventure travel
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camping
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cold & wet weather
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eating & drinking
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expeditions
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footwear
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hot weather
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health & insurance
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hiking
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mountaineering
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navigation
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rock climbing
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rucksacks
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sleeping bags
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stoves & lanterns
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tents
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trekking
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ultimate kit lists
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ultralight
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women & travel


If you would prefer to read the paper versions of these booklets, telephone 0870 442 7755 (U.K. only) or email Cotswold Outdoor.

Useful equipment websites include the comprehensive pages maintained by Roger Caffin. Although aimed at the Australian bushwalker, most of Roger's content is relevant for other destinations around the world.

The gear pages at Outdoorsmagic are always busy with reviews and comments.

Lightweight gear fanatics might be interested in the subscription-based Backingpacking Light online magazine.

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