Pimp Your Poles Like A Pro!

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

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 of the Albergue. I have known other pilgrims walk off with the wrong poles (and the wrong walking boots!) by accident, so it’s important to…

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A Geocaching Hike in Northamptonshire

Geocaching 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. Every now and then it is good to just get outside on your own on the hunt for treasure. Or, in my case, little plastic…

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GEAR REVIEW – SEA TO SUMMIT POCKET TROWEL

Do not purchase this awful poop trowel When I review a product, I usually talk about the pros and cons, but this review is a little bit different – mainly because there are no pros! I love the idea of this little trowel. The weight was absolutely fine and even though I was tempted to…

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GEAR REVIEW – SALOMON OUT WEEK 38 + 6 BACKPACK

Why I considered changing my rucksack / backpack Since my first Camino trip in 2016 I have always worn the Osprey Aura 50 L backpack. I absolutely love this pack as it is super comfortable and has lots of bells and whistles. The Osprey packs are durable, and even four years on it is still…

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