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…
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…
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…
Winter is coming! With all my winter gear such as a new sleeping quilt, extra hand warmers, additional clothing, waterproof socks and a whole list of other winter essentials, I…
This was a question recently asked on the Adventure Geek Facebook Page. The answer went into a longish list of things to consider, so I thought it best to produce…
I’ve not used a hydration bladder for about three years, and there are many reasons why. #1 – ElectrolytesAny experienced hiker will be using electrolytes if they are on a…