
DESERT FOOTWEAR GUIDE
Blisters are a fact of life on desert expeditions. Even those who ‘had never had one before’ or say ‘I never get blisters’ get them. The rough ground, hot temperatures… read more

EXPEDITION CLOTHING
In this quick video, Secret Compass’s director Tom Bodkin shows you what you need to take with you on an expedition into the jungle across desert or through savannah-styled terrain.

MADE IN MADAGASCAR
The best thing about the expedition for me was seeing parts of the world you would never see unless you hiked there. Only a few people will see the sights… read more

EXPEDITION RUCKSACKS
Want to buy a new rucksack for your next expedition? In the latest of our expedition kit advice videos, Tom guides you through the different sizes and back systems of… read more

Down in the Darien
expedition snapshot

SECRETS OF THE SINAI
expedition snapshot

GO FOR IT IN GABON
an amphibious adventure

IN IMAGES: NORTH KOREA
Inside the Secret State

RAFT PNG’S EPIC WATUT
whitewater course on an epic river

THE JUNGLE BOOKS
read up on Panama’s Darien gap

PACKRAFTING
Al Humphreys’ tips for your first trip

LEVISON WOOD ON EXPEDITION PREPARATION
Tips to help you reach your goal