Making Backpacking Food Taste Better

Deciding what food to take when backpacking can be a difficult task. The major deciding factors being the weight of the food, its taste, longevity, nutrition and your diet. Other considerations are cooking, water and packaging. You may also be concerned about issues such as animal welfare, sustainability and food miles. All these things can … Continue reading Making Backpacking Food Taste Better →

10 Tips for Hiking in the Summer Rain

Have you looked out of the window today? It's Friday and it's raining again! The inclement weather however has not scuppered my plans to go hiking this weekend. Indeed, as with many hikers in the UK, I actually like to be out in the countryside in the rain. Ok, there may not be so many … Continue reading 10 Tips for Hiking in the Summer Rain →

Tent Pegs & Stakes – Types and Uses

There's nothing quite like the feeling of arriving back at the camping site after full day of hiking up big mountains, only to find that your tent has been blow across the campsite by strong winds and that it has landed in a patch of brambles that have torn it to shreds. Or so I'm … Continue reading Tent Pegs & Stakes – Types and Uses →

Tick Bite Prevention Week

This week, April 11-17th, is Tick Bite Prevention Week. It sounds like it should have a lot more attention than it does, but maybe that's due to the upcoming royal wedding taking the shine off it, or maybe its just people don't like to think about being bitten by Ticks. Despite the lack of attention … Continue reading Tick Bite Prevention Week →

10 Top Tips for Winter Walking

If you've been asleep for the past few weeks you may be forgiven for not realising that winter is upon us. With winter generally comes danger for many people, including walkers. Winter is also the time of year when lots of people take up walking as a hobby, thanks to Christmas presents or because they … Continue reading 10 Top Tips for Winter Walking →

Breathable Waterproof Fabric Care

Breathable waterproof fabrics such as Gore Tex, eVent and Gelanots are highly technical and can be expensive. So it is not surprising that there are numerous products on the market that claim to protect and prolong the life of waterproof clothing. Is it necessary to use these fabric care products or will my waterproofs be … Continue reading Breathable Waterproof Fabric Care →

Do I Need a Rucksack Cover?

What is a Rucksack Cover? They are usually made from lightweight, waterproof, ripstop fabric and are secured around your rucksack with elasticated drawcord. When not in use they can be packed away into their own little stuff sack. Snugpak Backpack Covers are available in small, medium and large to fit different sizes of rucksacks. Small … Continue reading Do I Need a Rucksack Cover? →

Climber and Urbex Legend Stepping Lightly : Exclusive Interview

In August this year, climber and urbex legend "Stepping Lightly" hit the headlines in the national press following his covert ascent of Blackpool Tower. Stepping Lightly has climbed many structures including one of Battersea Power Station's iconic chimneys, Willington Power Station cooling towers and the famous Angel of the North in Gateshead. He also likes … Continue reading Climber and Urbex Legend Stepping Lightly : Exclusive Interview →

How to Avoid Blisters

I'm sure over the years we've all had our fair share of blisters, but what is the best way to avoid them and what should we do when we get one? Blisters generally occur from friction on the skin from your socks or shoes this repeated friction causes the outer layer of the skin to … Continue reading How to Avoid Blisters →

Mountain Marathon Training Tips

Recently I've posted about mountain marathons, the key to enjoying fell running is good fitness. The trouble is it can be hard to get up and out and get training. I've decided to put together a list of tips for getting out of the house and keeping motivated. Train with a friend Its definitely much … Continue reading Mountain Marathon Training Tips →