• Subscribe
  • My Account
  • Basket
Cross Country Magazine  Logo
  • Join
    • Subscribe Today
    • Why Subscribe?
    • Check My Subscription
    • Buy Gift Subscription
  • Explore
    • News
      • All News
      • Latest Gear
      • Comps and Events
    • Flying Culture
      • Adventure and inspiration
      • Explore Sites Worldwide
      • Pilots and profiles
    • Fly Better
      • Techniques and Skills
      • Masterclasses
      • Weather
      • Safety
    • Gear Guide
      • Design Insights
      • EN-A Wing Reviews
      • EN-B Wing Reviews
      • EN-C Wing Reviews
      • EN-D/CCC Wing Reviews
      • Hike&Fly Reviews
      • Paramotor Gear Reviews
      • Technology Reviews
      • Harnesses Reviews
      • Accessory Reviews
      • New Pilot's Gear Guide
    • Magazine
      • Current Issue
      • Previous issues
  • Shop
    • Shop Home
    • Accessories
    • Books
    • Digital Books
    • Paraglider Bags
    • Pilot Wear
    • Single Issues
Cross Country Magazine  Logo
  • Join
    • Subscribe Today
    • Why Subscribe?
    • Check My Subscription
    • Buy Gift Subscription
  • Explore
    • News
      • All News
      • Latest Gear
      • Comps and Events
    • Flying Culture
      • Adventure and inspiration
      • Explore Sites Worldwide
      • Pilots and profiles
    • Fly Better
      • Techniques and Skills
      • Masterclasses
      • Weather
      • Safety
    • Gear Guide
      • Design Insights
      • EN-A Wing Reviews
      • EN-B Wing Reviews
      • EN-C Wing Reviews
      • EN-D/CCC Wing Reviews
      • Hike&Fly Reviews
      • Paramotor Gear Reviews
      • Technology Reviews
      • Harnesses Reviews
      • Accessory Reviews
      • New Pilot's Gear Guide
    • Magazine
      • Current Issue
      • Previous issues
  • Shop
    • Shop Home
    • Accessories
    • Books
    • Digital Books
    • Paraglider Bags
    • Pilot Wear
    • Single Issues

Hike and Fly

News, updates, reviews and events in the lightweight paragliding world

Independence Tanga hike-and-fly harness

The Tanga is a new super-light harness from Independence. It's made in Europe from high strength Dyneema webbing and weighs just 390g
Read More
Advance Pi 3

Video: First look – Advance Pi 3

Marcus and Charlie King took the Advance Pi 3 19 out into the mountains of southern France to get a feel for it at different wing loadings
Read More

How to go lightweight and compact – and get it right

Marcus and Charlie King look at the big range of wings available outside standard paragliders
Read More
Advance-Pi3-1250

Advance release updated hike-and-fly wing, the Pi 3

“Lightness, performance and a definite fun factor” is the promise from Advance
Read More
Niviuk Roamer 2

Niviuk Roamer 2 Harness Review

Marcus King goes hike-and-fly with this well-built reversible harness
Read More
AirDesign SuSi

AirDesign Susi 3 Mini Review

It’s light and right for a hike-and-fly, says Ed Ewing
Read More
Apco Hike

Apco Hike Harness Review

Charlie King takes this hike and fly harness for a walk up her local mountain
Read More

Dudek Run&Fly Review

This single-skin paraglider weighs less than 1kg. Charlie King takes it for a run
Read More
Icaro Apus Light

Icaro Apus Light reversible harness

The Apus Light is Icaro's sub-2kg lightweight reversible harness for hike-and-fly or vol-bivouac
Read More
Nova Bantam

Bantam: Nova’s first mini wing

Nova have released their first mini wing, the Bantam. The first size was certified in time for the Red Bull Dolomitenmann in September 2019
Read More
  • ‹‹
  • ‹
  • 1
  • …
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • …
  • 26
  • ›
  • ››

Current Issue

Cross Country 258:July 2025

From the Scottish Highlands to Peru and Jordan, issue 258 is packed with free-flight adventure plus the latest innovations
Find out more

Subscribe today

  • Get instant online access to hundreds of articles and Masterclasses
  • Enjoy eight issues of Cross Country in digital and premium print, or digital only
  • Learn from the world’s best in six Masterclass Live Sessions
  • Benefit from exclusive discounts on equipment, books and courses
  • Gain the chance to win a new wing of your choice, twice a year

Digital

€4.50
Per month
Select

Print & Digital

€8.50
Per month
Select
  • Get instant online access to hundreds of articles and Masterclasses
  • Enjoy eight issues of Cross Country in digital and premium print, or digital only
  • Learn from the world’s best in six Masterclass Live Sessions
  • Benefit from exclusive discounts on equipment, books and courses
  • Gain the chance to win a new wing of your choice, twice a year

Digital

€4.50
Per month
Select

Digital & Print

€8.50
Per month
Select

GET IN THE CORE Enjoy our weekly newsletter

Learn fast with our Masterclasses

Quick Links +
  • Gear Guide
  • Fly Better
  • News
  • Gear News
  • Comps and Events
  • Magazine Issues
  • New Pilot's Gear Guide
  • Explore Sites Worldwide
  • Why Subscribe?
  • Join Now
  • beginnersguidetoparagliding.com
About Us +
  • About Us
  • The Team
  • Contact Us
  • How to Contribute
  • How to Advertise
  • Comp Sponsorship and Logos
  • Join Our Affiliate Scheme
  • Shop FAQs
  • Data Policy
  • Refunds and Returns Policy
  • Terms and Conditions of Use
XC Mag Logo
Join Us
Facebook Twitter Telegram Instagram YouTube
Copyright Cross Country Magazine
Cross Country International Ltd, Tollgate, Beddingham, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JZ UK Tel: +44 (0)1273 256 090