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benefits of pull ups

Five Benefits of Pull-Ups To Help You Carry Your Backpack

by Sam Thompson

Exercise is great for you. It has been proven time and time again. Exercise releases endorphins which make you happier, get … Read More

Benefits of Horse Riding

10 Health Benefits of Horse Riding To Keep You In Shape This Summer

by Sam Thompson

Horseback riding may not seem like an activity that would pack a full case of benefits since it appears fairly simple … Read More

What Is The Best Hiking Shirt For The UK Countryside This Summer?

What Is The Best Hiking Shirt For The UK Countryside This Summer?

by Sam Thompson

When hiking in the summer heat, it’s important to use a shirt that keeps you cool and dry when you inevitably … Read More

How Tight Should a Wetsuit Be

How Tight Should a Wetsuit Be To Stop You Getting Cold While Diving?

by Sam Thompson

Wetsuits are basically tight, insulated onesies worn by surfers and divers to keep warm while they are in the water. They … Read More

How To Stretch Leather Boots

Expert Advice: How To Stretch Leather Boots

by Sam Thompson

Leather is a fantastic material for hiking boots, but it does come with some drawbacks. I have a pair of older … Read More

How to Eat Correctly While Camping

Expert Advice: How to Eat Correctly While Camping In The Countryside

by Sam Thompson

Eating is one of my favourite things in life, but eating correctly, while camping, is often a challenging experience. The worst … Read More

GPS, Maps and A Compass: This is How to Navigate in the Countryside

GPS, Maps and A Compass: This is How to Navigate in the Countryside

by Sam Thompson

In the world we currently live in, navigation in the countryside is straightforward. That is, it’s straightforward until you run into … Read More

What Equipment Should I Get If I'm New to Hiking?

What Equipment Should I Get If I’m New to Hiking?

by Sam Thompson

If you’re new to hiking in the countryside, I would not going out and buy anything until you’re sure you want … Read More

Duck Down Vs. Goose Down:

Duck Down Vs. Goose Down: What’s The Better For Life In The Countryside

by Sam Thompson

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

Expert Advice_ How Big Is A 30 Liter Backpack

Expert Advice: How Big Is A 30 Litre Backpack?

by Sam Thompson

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

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