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GEAR REVIEW – OSPREY AURA 50L BACKPACK WITH ACCESSORIES
Osprey Pack Review after 3 years+ of use! I first purchased my Osprey Aura 50l pack in 2016 in preparation for my first Camino experience. I remember spending hours and hours online looking for the right pack and eventually, I went to Cotswold Outdoors to get some professional advice. Osprey make rucksacks that are specifically…
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 8 – EXCEAT TO EASTBOURNE
The one where I became a thru-hiker and greeted by a surprise guest! WEATHER: Just right! The sun was shining, and a gentle breeze came off the sea, cooling each step. DISTANCE: 10.61 miles I woke up in the small YHA room with its green duvet cover wrapped around my body. I stretched and instantly…
Read MoreGEAR REVIEW – COLUMBIA WOMEN’S HIKING SHIRT
Hiking Shirt Review after over 18 months of use! In January 2018 I purchased my first hiking shirt. I was not sure if a hiking shirt was for me as I am more of a t-shirt type of person. I had concerns about the terrible heat in Spain which I was due to walk in…
Read MoreBOOK REVIEW – STEPS OUT OF TIME
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DAY 7 – ONCE UPON THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY The one with the bull, the rain, and the discovery that waterproof socks are not always waterproof! WEATHER: Rain! Then drizzle, then overcast. DISTANCE: 18 miles LOCATION: Lewes to Alfriston and finally Exceat. It’s now 4.30am, and the romantic idea of watching the sunrise while sipping…
Read MoreGEAR REVIEW – MONTANE INEO WOMENS PRO PANTS
Hiking Leggings Review after over 1000 miles! In September 2018 I purchased my very first pair of hiking leggings. I spent ages online looking for the right pair that would suit my needs. I wanted something that was super comfortable, not tight, was water-resistant and had pockets. I tried numerous pairs of hiking leggings, but…
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 6 – TRULEIGH HILL to LEWES
GEAR REVIEW – ALTRA LONE PEAK 4.0 WOMENS
Gear Review after 600 miles! After watching endless YouTube videos I was hooked with the Altra Lone Peak 4.0’s so I purchased a pair in May 2019. Since then I have walked two long-distance trails. The Camino (in the pouring rain through the Pyrenees) and The South Downs Way (on chalky clifftops and hard ground). …
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