Random Thoughts
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 I’m up for that! Back in November, Darwin on the Trail (backpacking influencer) mentioned that he had decided to get rid of his “sit mat”…
Read MoreSEVEN 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 tree stump to take a break. As my hands gently caressed the moss that was growing beside me, I realised that this moss was different…
Read MoreDO 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 purchases. Most items are rather cool and I will get a lot of use out of them, however, this week’s video showcases two recent purchases…
Read MoreFIVE 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 Group has been flooded with some fantastic photos. Anyway, I realised, that I didn’t know too much about sunrises so I decided to look up…
Read MoreTHE 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 Norton, Northamptonshire she stopped and said “listen to that Skylark”. She then pointed it out to me as well as telling me all sorts of…
Read MoreFIVE 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 as navigation tips, picking the perfect site to pitch, leave no trace, pitch late and leave early etc. I didn’t want to do the same…
Read MoreWHAT 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 distance. I looked at Annette, are those rooks or crows? She went on to explain the differences which I thought would make a great education…
Read MoreHow 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 have poor circulation. It’s important to keep warm when sleeping, so I hope you enjoy this video as I test my new winter gear set…
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