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Pimp your walking poles. Make them stand out from the crowd.

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 together in a bucket at the front…
Geocaching in Northamptonshire

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 to have a mini-adventure.…
Naturehike Rock 60L pack review

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 shoulder pockets and the way…
why is meditation so hard?

Why Is Meditation So Hard?

I have read that learning to meditate is one of those skills that can enhance your life, bring you peace within your body and mind, help you sleep better and…
Walkie talkie app Voxer

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 due to Covid restrictions,…
Why I dislike long distance hiking

The Eight Things I Dislike About Long Distance Hiking

If you have spent any time on YouTube or read blogs about long-distance hiking then you will find that the focus is always on the positives and rightly so. Long-distance…
A lighter pack hack

A Lighter Pack Hack!

If you walking a trail without camping gear then ideally you should be carrying no more than 10% of your body weight. If you are going on a multi-day backpacking…
How to keep warm when winter camping

How to Sleep Warm When Winter Camping

If, like me, you are a cold sleeper, then trying to keep warm while backpacking and camping in the winter months is a challenge. It seems such a waste of…

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