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 …
Listen to Your Body The first rule of hiking, listen to what your body is trying to tell you. After a couple of hours of hiking, you need to start paying attention to the strange feelings your body is giving you before they become a problem. As an example, not putting your hiking boots on …
If you’re walking across the UK or anywhere where there is a chance that you could come in contact with water, you need to get yourself a pair of hiking-gaiters as they are a total life-saver when it comes to wet feet. Even if you don’t know what gaiters are, you’ve probably seen them somewhere …
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 …
Tents shelter you from the wind and rain, but can’t safeguard you from the cold. If you are camping out in the winter, you’ll want to follow the following steps to keep yourself warm. Eight Steps Go to bed already wearing warm nightclothes. Once your body gets cold, it’s tough to warm it up again. …
Sleeping pads provide you with the cushioning and insulation you’ll need for a good night’s sleep in your tent. There are three types of pads you can buy; Air Pads, Self Inflating Pads and Closed Cell Foam Pads. Before you set out on your camping trip, you need to decide which pad is best for …
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 …
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 …
You would be forgiven to think that because modern boots are now treated with Durable Water Repellent that you don’t need to treat them. To a certain extent, that is true. Your boots will stay waterproof for a reasonable length of time. The only problem is it won’t last. When the water starts to soak …