There’s nothing quite like fresh mountain air, a quiet trail, and a backpack that’s absolutely killing your shoulders by mile three. Trust me, I’ve been there. The wrong pack can turn a dream hike into a full-blown slog. Whether you’re out for a quick hill walk or a multi-day trek,
If you’ve got a dog and you live in the UK, you already know the drill – rain, drizzle, sideways rain, repeat. No matter the forecast, your pup still needs their daily sniff-around, which means you need a coat that keeps you dry, warm, and ready to face the elements.
Most people think you have to spend a small fortune to keep dry in British rain. I used to believe it myself, until one Dartmoor autumn taught me that expensive doesn’t always mean better. The Quechua MH500 jacket promises solid weatherproofing at a fraction of “prestige” brands. After countless foul-weather
Here’s the truth – winter camping in the UK can be brutal if you’re not properly set up. I’ve done the whole “tough it out in a thick sleeping bag” routine. Spoiler: it doesn’t work. You wake up freezing, with damp clothes, soggy boots, and fingers too numb to open
This is one thing you need to know – cold hands can ruin a great trip. I’ve been there, wrestling with tent poles in a frosty breeze, fingers too stiff to work a zip. I must tell you; it’s no fun at all. So when heated gloves started popping up,
Two-person tents have a bit of a reputation. Most of the time, they’re barely big enough for one person and a backpack – never mind two humans and their gear. I once found myself crammed into a budget tent in the Lake District, elbow-to-elbow with my mate and soaked kit.
So, you’ve booked a Go Ape adventure – maybe at Coombe Abbey, maybe somewhere even higher and muddier – and you’re buzzing to swing, climb, and zip your way through the trees. But here’s the thing most first-timers don’t realise: your hands are going to take a beating. I showed
Let’s get straight to it – some boots look good on paper, but fall apart once you’re knee-deep in mud or halfway up a sodden ridge. That’s why we didn’t just wear the Scarpa Terra GTX around the block and call it a day. No, we properly lived in them.
There’s cold – and then there’s camping cold. Early starts, icy winds, and sitting still by the fire long after the sun’s gone. Staying warm out there isn’t a luxury – it’s survival. But bulky winter coats can be awkward, heavy, and a nightmare to stuff into your kit. That’s
Most people think you just need “any old flask” for keeping tea hot when you’re out walking or camping. That’s a quick route to lukewarm disappointment. I’ve watched mates grimace at cold coffee on Dartmoor, and I’ve been there myself. After years of sodden boots, sideways rain, and many hot
