Raft Uganda's Murchison Falls image with Glen Downton

MURCHISON FALLS

rafting challenge: accepted

The hottest place on earth…

and other facts about Iran’s Lut desert

FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH

Jan Bakker is an experienced expedition leader, adventure photographer and guidebook author. As part of the Secret Compass expedition leader team, Jan has previously led the expedition into the depths… read more

Rab sleeping bag image Image © ukbackpacker.wordpress.com

SLEEPING ON EXPEDITIONS

Not sure what to buy on the sleeping bag front for your pending adventures? Expedition expert Tom Bodkin, director of Secret Compass, talks you through the different types of sleeping… read more

Footwear for expeditions

EXPEDITION FOOTWEAR

Buying new boots for an expedition? From jungle boots to desert boots and from trekking boots to mountaineering boots, expedition and adventure expert Tom Bodkin (director of Secret Compass) shares… read more