Archive for January 2021
AWESOME BACKPACKERS FILTER COFFEE – SOMETHING DIFFERENT
When on a backpacking trip there is nothing better than brewing fresh coffee and watching the sun rise from the comfort of your tent. For me, there is a fine line between good tasting coffee and convenience. I have tried the Jetboil coffee press and other filters that are made for backpackers, but it is…
Read More10 Fascinating Facts About Trees
One of my goals for 2021 was to learn something new about our natural world each week. I started posting my learnings on Facebook, but then realised that the posts were quite lengthy and made for a great blog post. So join me on my weekly journey of discovery. This week I have been learning…
Read MoreTHE BEST VLOGGING MINI TRIPOD FOR HIKERS
I am a geek at heart and love gadgets for hiking but also for technology. I’ve experimented with all sorts of ways to produce good videos for YouTube (still working on that one!), but I have finally found a tripod that works for me. I have used gadgets such as a StickPic (a mount that…
Read MoreHow To Dry Wet Socks on A Backpacking Trip
There is nothing worse than walking in cold, wet socks! I absolutely love my Waterproof socks (just purchased a new pair of Waterfly socks here) but even waterproof socks eventually wet out if you spend hours in the rain. If you are on a backpacking trail and camping, then it is extremely difficult to dry…
Read MoreTIME FOR REFLECTION, CLARITY AND GOALS FOR ADVENTURE GEEK – 2021
Each year between Christmas and New Year I usually take myself off to a posh hotel and snuggle up to a roaring open fire in a big comfy sofa to sit down and write my plans and goals for the next year. This year, I have a cosy blanket wrapped around my legs in my…
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