Gear reviews
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From travel gear, novels, travel blogs, guidebooks, podcasts to films and even YouTube channels that are informative, you will find it all here. The good, the bad and the ugly.
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THE BEST AND WORST BACKPACKING GEAR OF 2021
As the year comes to an end I thought it would be a good idea to reflect on the backpacking gear that I both loved and regretted buying...
Salomon Cross Hikes Shoes and Boots – The Good The Bad and the Ugly
Are these the best hiking shoes / boots for UK walking? I purchased my first pair of Salomon Cross Hike Mid GTX boots over 12 months ago,...
GSI INFINITY MUG & CASCADE WILD TABLE WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
This week I have two products to show you, I have the GSI infinity mug and the Cascade Wild Table. GSI MUG I purchased this mug as I was...
THE UK EQUIVALENT TO THE GOSSAMER GEAR THINLIGHT 1/8” PAD – WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
I am planning for my Thruhike of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) and am now becoming very "weight" conscious. If I can find gear that is...
DO NOT BUY THESE NATUREHIKE CAMP SHOES OR THE NEW ULTRAPOD PRO – WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Each week I put together a video of new items that have arrived in the post that feeds my backpacking and hiking habits! My Amazon...
How to Sleep Warm When Wild Camping in the UK
With all the recent snow, it was a perfect opportunity to test my new winter gear set up. I sleep cold.... VERY cold. I suffer from...
AWESOME BACKPACKERS FILTER COFFEE – SOMETHING DIFFERENT
When on a backpacking trip there is nothing better than brewing fresh coffee and watching the sun rise from the comfort of your tent. For...
THE BEST VLOGGING MINI TRIPOD FOR HIKERS
I am a geek at heart and love gadgets for hiking but also for technology. I've experimented with all sorts of ways to produce good videos...
Pimp Your Poles Like A Pro!
If you have walked the Camino then you will recognise the familiar sight of lots of rather similar looking walking poles all clumped...
A Geocaching Hike in Northamptonshire
On a very foggy and misty Sunday morning in December I drove a short distance to a small village in Northamptonshire, not far from my home...
First Impressions of the Naturehike 60l Rock Series Backpack
I absolutely LOVE my Salomon 38L Outweek backpack. The Outweek was so much lighter than my Osprey Aura and I fell in love with the...
Hikers Essential Gadget – Turn Your Smartphone Into A Walkie Talkie!
If you have a busy walking club, then you will appreciate the need for good communication. Our club walks at least three times a week, and...