Summer is over, and it’s time to put away your hiking gear for another year if you’re not going to be using it over the winter. Personally, I don’t tend to do much hiking over the winter as I’m not a fan of hiking in the snow and such, all my summer hiking gear is …
When hiking in the summer heat, it’s important to use a shirt that keeps you cool and dry when you inevitably start to sweat. Depending on the fabric, the shirt will perform differently when it comes to aspects of its job. You may want something with more sun protection, like a long sleeve shirt or …
If I’m totally honest, I don’t wear a lot of either Duck Down or Goose down clothing as I’ve always found synthetic clothing gave a better price to heat/quality ratio. That said, recently I’ve been looking for a winter sleeping bag which has brought up the conversation over duck and goose down sleeping bags versus …
There is nothing worse than having cold hands when you’re out hiking. It restricts your movements and make simple things like press navigation buttons or tie shoelaces, very difficult. Sadly, unless you only walk in the summer months, and only on warms day, you’ll likely to have to deal with cold hands at some point …
The problem with camping in the countryside is that one day the sun is beaming down on you and the sweat is pouring down your face, the next, it’s cold and raining. If you want to stay dry, you’ll need a pair of waterproof trousers in your hiking bag, but how do you choose the …
There are many myths across the internet regarding waterproof clothing and what you’re allowed to do, and whatnot. The truth is that you’re waterproof jacket is not going to stay waterproof for ever, whether you wash it, don’t wash it, or only wash it by hand. The minute you start wearing it outside, the waterproof …
I enjoy hiking in the mountains. I enjoy the challenge, the scenery and wildness, but what I don’t enjoy is the weather. It’s totally unpredictable. One minute it’s dry and warm, the next the clouds roll in, and it’s raining and cold. The biggest problem I find when I’m out walking in the countryside is …
Base layer and mid-layers are important to stay warm, but if you’re walking in the UK countryside, you’ll need a waterproof jacket as it doesn’t half like to rain in the UK. Like many hikers, I take a day rucksack everywhere I go and a key item in my day-rucksack, is my waterproof jacket. One …
The difference between a good pair of hiking socks and a bad pair is the difference between a comfortable day walking in the mountains, and a day of painful feet and managing blisters. A good pair of hiking socks needs to be your number one priority. You can easily walk with a great pair of …
There’s nothing better than heading out over the weekend for a walk in the Scottish Countryside, that is until the weather comes in or worse still in starts raining. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably taken a day rucksack packed with a few essential items, but the difference between staying warm and comfortable, and …