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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 lightweight and multi-purpose then…
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SEVEN SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT MOSS

As I continue on my weekly “nature” education goal I was struggling to think of a topic week. I went for a walk and then sat down on an old…

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 addiction has sparked some strange…

FIVE THINGS I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE SUNRISE AND SUNSET

One of the things I love to do is watch a good sunset and sunrise. We have seen some amazing sunrises over the last month, and the Sunrise Challenge Walk…

THE SKYLARK IS AN AMAZING BIRD…

Once again I was walking with my friend Annette this weekend and it appears that she knows an awful lot about birds.  As we walked along a gated road near…

FIVE WILD CAMPING TIPS

This was a tagged video on YouTube where people in the backpacking industry are sharing their top tips for wild camping. All of the sensible tips had been done such…
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ROOK AND A CROW?

I met up with a friend last weekend to map a new walk near Daventry.  As we crossed a field we could hear a whole flock of crows in the…

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 Raynaud’s and therefore I…

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