Gap Year Gear: Rainwave Poncho

This week on Gap Year Gear we're taking a look at the Grape Inca Poncho from our friends at Rainwave.co.uk. This super-fashionable, high quality product is perfect for the unbelievably wet Spring we've had so far this year in the UK. Be sure to keep an eye on the Frontier Official Facebook page for competition giveaways of all featured kit!!

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Gap Year Gear: Gelert Solo Biker/Hiker Tent

This week on Gap Year Gear we take a look at the Gelert Solo Biker/Hiker Tent courtesy of our good friends at FunkyLeisure.co.uk. Be sure to keep an eye on the Frontier Official Facebook page for competition giveaways of all featured kit!!

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Gap Year Gear: Mares Volo One Marea Set

Today's featured product comes courtesy of our friends at SimplyScuba.com. The Volo One Marea is an adult snorkeling set consisting of snorkeling fins, a Mares mask and a semi dry snorkel. Be sure to keep your eye on the Frontier Official Facebook page for competition giveaways of all featured kit!!

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Kit Focus: Waterproof Cameras

Today we take a look at some of the best options available to travellers that want to capture all the wonders of diving in the deep blue sea, whether you’re a pro or more of a ‘point-and-click’ person, we’ll explore some of the most cost effective ways for approaching underwater photography.

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Tech Focus: Latest Travel Apps

Today we take a look at some of the most innovative and surprisingly clever travel apps for your Smartphone. Wherever your travels take you, these tiny pieces of software will make navigating and documenting your adventures that much easier…

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Kit Focus: Documenting Your Adventure in Beautiful HD

This week on the Into the Wild Kit Focus, we'll be showing you the products which best allow you to document your adventures. There are several mountable video cameras on the market today allowing you to concentrate on experiencing the excitement, rather than merely capturing it.

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Kit Focus: Bright Ideas & Travel Gadgets

Today we take a look at some of the handiest and most practical gadgets to take away with you on your travels, everything from essential bits of kit to little luxuries that might just make your trip that little bit more enjoyable.

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Kit Focus: Sleeping Bags

This week we will take a look at some of the different ways you can stay comfy and cool when sleeping out in the tropics. The majority of volunteering opportunities out in the field don’t come complete with a 5-star hotel and sleeping conditions are often extremely basic. So make sure you get the right sleeping bag for your trip.

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Kit Focus: Head Torches

This week we will try and enlighten you with some of the best solutions for keeping illuminated at night. If you’ve been kept in the dark for too long and have struggled choosing a suitable torch for your trip, I hope this will shed some light on the matter…

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Kit Focus: The Best Travel Mobiles

This week we take a look at some of the best solutions for keeping in touch whilst abroad, taking into account the typically extreme conditions a mobile phone is exposed to during an expedition in a tropical climate or a developing country.

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Kit Focus: Get Happy Feet with the Right Walking Boots

This week we take a look at some of the best waterproof walking boots on the market today. Outdoor enthusiast and Frontier LHQ intern Lucas runs through your options, including his pick of the bargain buys and some great advice on what to look for in a walking boot.

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Kit Focus: Tropical Waterproof Jackets

Today we take a look at some of the best waterproof jackets on the market today, specifically focussing on those designed for a tropical climate. The general trend with waterproof jackets is that with the increase in price comes better quality waterproof material, better breathability and windproof properties and with tropical jackets in particular, a more lightweight and durable design.

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Kit Focus: Backpacks

Today we take a look at some of the best backpacks on the market today. Whether you're on a tight budget or you've got cash to splash, we'll show you what's out there and where to get it.

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Gap Year Gear: Snow+Rock Kit List

Our friends at Snow+Rock have put together a list of some of the items perfect for many of the gap year opportunities on offer from Frontier.

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Frontier style: Festive Fashion

Frontier style has now caught the same festive fever as Into the Wild, so here are some great ideas for comfort, warmth and festive cheer this Christmas.

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