I want to go to Afghanistan – is it safe?
Our Afghanistan expedition is the adventure of a lifetime – but a lot of team mates have questions about safety and security. Secret Compass co-founder, Tom Bodkin, sheds some light… read more
Interview: Lucy Shepherd on why we should all be living adventurously
We meet the British explorer to find out how adventure can be a huge catalyst for change Lucy Shepherd is a modern explorer, who was made a Fellow of the… read more
How memorising an Atlas led to a career as an Expedition Leader
Interview with an Paramedic and Expedition Leader with almost two decades of experience Luca Alfatti is qualified as an Advanced Paramedic, he is also an expedition leader here with us… read more
A MICRO SCALE EXPED IN THE BRECON BEACONS
An expedition squeezed into just two days and much closer to home – our Wales adventure weekends are the perfect introductory taste of Secret Compass.
WIN an Osprey Talon 22 Rucksack worth £135!
To celebrate National Hiking Day, we’re giving away an Osprey Talon 22 daypack in Eclipse Grey to one lucky winner. THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. It’s a neat bit of… read more
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR NEXT SLEEPING BAG
Seasons, warmth ratings, insulation type, shape. If you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, choosing a new sleeping bag can be an overwhelming task. But fear not, we’re here… read more
HOW TO USE A DRY BAG TO PROTECT YOUR KIT
Packing your kit is fundamental to any adventure preparation but it can be a daunting task if it’s not something you do often. While the substance of your pack is… read more
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT JUNGLE BOOTS
If there’s one thing you need to make sure you nail before a jungle expedition, it’s getting the right boots. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned in the years… read more
Hammock Camping 101 with Rick Morales
Secret Compass Expedition Leader Rick Morales talks all things sleeping in a hammock Rick Morales is an expedition leader in Panama, who leads Secret Compass Darien Gap expeditions. If there’s… read more
THE FIVE KNOTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
A key part of any adventurer’s quiver needs to be a solid handle on different types of knot for different scenarios, a knowledge of how and when to use them… read more
HOW TO BUILD A ROPE SWING
What happens when you enlist the help of a professional tree climber, expert rigger and rope safety specialist to build the ultimate rope swing? Well, our friends over at BASE magazine… read more
HOW TO CAMP IN WINTER
In the depths of winter with harsh conditions and the potential of snow on the ground, a night in the wild can seem rather daunting. But it doesn’t have to… read more
EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL IS BACK
Expedition is back with a whole new series and a new set of discoveries and world firsts in some of the world’s wildest locations. As per series one, we were… read more
LIMITLESS WITH CHRIS HEMSWORTH
We were enlisted as series risk management advisors, safety consultants and to provide medical support and specialist security risk management support for a brand new tv series starring Chris Hemsworth.… read more
WE TOOK DANNY MACASKILL TO THE SKIES
While operating in the far off corners of this planet – be that with film crews or expedition teams – is what we’ve become known for, from time-to-time, we put… read more
Watch: Gangs of Baboon Falls
Ever wondered about the inner workings of rival primate gangs? The power struggles, the internal politics and their relationships with those who threaten their right to territory? No? Well, we… read more