Category: Gear

THE BEST AND WORST BACKPACKING GEAR OF 2021

As the year comes to an end I thought it would be a good idea to reflect on the backpacking gear that I both loved and regretted buying during 2021.…

Salomon Cross Hikes Shoes and Boots – The Good The Bad and the Ugly

Are these the best hiking shoes / boots for UK walking? I purchased my first pair of Salomon Cross Hike Mid GTX boots over 12 months ago, and since then…

GSI INFINITY MUG & CASCADE WILD TABLE WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

This week I have two products to show you, I have the GSI infinity mug and the Cascade Wild Table. GSI MUG I purchased this mug as I was getting…
Gossamer Gear Thinpad UK alternative

THE UK EQUIVALENT TO THE GOSSAMER GEAR THINLIGHT 1/8” PAD – WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

I am planning for my Thruhike of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) and am now becoming very “weight” conscious. If I can find gear that is lightweight and multi-purpose then…

DO NOT BUY THESE NATUREHIKE CAMP SHOES OR THE NEW ULTRAPOD PRO – WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

Each week I put together a video of new items that have arrived in the post that feeds my backpacking and hiking habits! My Amazon addiction has sparked some strange…

How to Sleep Warm When Wild Camping in the UK

With all the recent snow, it was a perfect opportunity to test my new winter gear set up. I sleep cold…. VERY cold. I suffer from Raynaud’s and therefore I…

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