Wetsuits are basically tight, insulated onesies worn by surfers and divers to keep warm while they are in the water. They work by keeping a thin layer of water close to the body that is warmed up from the heat of the body. But since they are so tight (and SO hard to shimmy on …
Eating is one of my favourite things in life, but eating correctly, while camping, is often a challenging experience. The worst part of eating in the countryside is getting your food intake wrong. Either you end up hungry, or you’ve carried extra weight across the hills that you didn’t need to take. Realistically, you’re going …
If you’re new to hiking in the countryside, I would not going out and buy anything until you’re sure you want to continue with your hobby over the long-term. Specialized hiking equipment tends to be expensive and in the case of walking boots, not something that you’ll likely be wearing outside of walking in the …
I’m a firm believer in hiking light no matter whether I’m on a day trip in the countryside or a five-day camping trip across Snowdonia. While it’s possible to buy backpacks up to 90 litres, I tend to pack light and therefore stick to the smaller sizes. Consequently, a 30-liter pack back, is the perfect …
Rucksacks and backpacks are the most comfortable and most practical option for travelling just about anywhere and come in a range of sizes and designs. The smaller rucksacks are great for day-hikes or sight-seeing, while bigger backpacks are designed to fit tents, sleeping bags and other equipment inside are perfect for those adventurous souls that …
I’ve got a few pair of hiking shoes in my collection, ranging from a pair of La Sportiva Nucleo High GTX which I think are the best long-range walking boots on the market today, to a pair of GTX VS which are great mid-range boots. Still, if I’m out for a walk in the countryside …