Sam Thompson, Author at Sam's Outdoors

Gear Review: Deuter Trail Pro 32 Backpack Review (Mens)

For the record, I tested this model for a couple of day-hikes in the summer of 2019 with the plan to … Read More

I’m a big fan of being “light” while I’m in the countryside. This doesn’t mean that I cut corners, but it … Read More

If I’m totally honest, I don’t wear a lot of either Duck Down or Goose down clothing as I’ve always found … Read More

The UK has some of the best walking and hiking in the world. If you want a challenge, how about Scafell … Read More

I’m a firm believer in hiking light no matter whether I’m on a day trip in the countryside or a five-day … Read More

Listen to Your Body The first rule of hiking, listen to what your body is trying to tell you. After a … Read More

Across the British Isles, mountains and hills are categorised into lists based on height and prominence to each other as per … Read More

If you’re walking across the UK or anywhere where there is a chance that you could come in contact with water, … Read More

There is nothing worse than having cold hands when you’re out hiking. It restricts your movements and make simple things like … Read More

Distance – 13.6 miles (22KM) Ascent – 4,000Ft Highest Point – Carnedd Llewelyn summit at 1,064 m (3,491 ft) Time Taken … Read More