Category Gear
Black Diamond Trail trekking poles: tip replacement
Good and ready for another couple of thousand miles…
A Pennine Way Gear List
In response to several queries as to the practicality of walking the Pennine Way with just a 30 litre rucksack…
Trekkertent Stealth, a compact but reliable ultralight tent.
A tent that’s designed and made in the UK by people who themselves hike and camp in the British hills.
Salomon X-Ultra Trail Shoes
After another few days the whole lace situation became slightly alarming…
Inov-8 Mudclaw 300 Trail Running Shoes after 2500 km
Having idly considered the matter for at least several minutes and, more to the point, found a half-price sale, I bought some of these funky shoes. They’ve been brilliant!
Making a Micro-Tarp
My first venture into the murky and laborious world of MYOG – Making Your Own Gear…
Montane Ultra Tour 40 Backpack – Frameless, not Blameless.
For you personally the Ultra Tour 40 might be the best pack in the world…
Waterproof Hiking Boots – why I just say ‘no’.
I’ve come to regard heavy, ‘waterproof’ footwear as a waste of money and even counterproductive.
An Oldie Outdoors 