Horseback riding may not seem like an activity that would pack a full case of benefits since it appears fairly simple and not physically challenging. However, there are plenty of physical and mental benefits that accompany the sport. The benefits of horse riding spread a wide range, from increased muscular development and growth to mental …
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 …
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 …
Leather is a fantastic material for hiking boots, but it does come with some drawbacks. I have a pair of older leather walking boots that I’ve had for twenty years. They’re comfortable, waterproof and very protective, but they weren’t always that way.When you first buy a pair of leather boots, you’ll notice that leather is …
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 …
In the world we currently live in, navigation in the countryside is straightforward. That is, it’s straightforward until you run into problems. It’s very easy until you’re halfway up a mountain, and the fog comes in. You can no longer see where you’re going and worse still, the GPS that you’ve been relying on for …
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 …
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 …
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 …