Today I'm reviewing a piece of kit I have been using on and off for about 3 or 4 months now. It's a new headlamp I purchased in Autumn last year, the Black Diamond Storm Headlamp. Overall, I have been pleased with it, so let's take a closer … [Continue reading]
In this article I take a look at merino wool base layers versus synthetic base layers, the pros and cons of each if you will, to help you decide which is the best option for you and your hiking needs. First off, I should mention that I am a … [Continue reading]
In this article I want to take a look at the various different categories of sunglasses that are available in the market today. First of, I should state that the title of this article is a little misleading, not intentionally :-) I hasten to add, as … [Continue reading]
I always like when I come across a functional cross over in terms of gear. That is, when something is made and designed to be used in one particular activity but turns out to be very functional and useful in another.I came across one of these … [Continue reading]
I recently purchased the Vakuum GTX Hiking Boots from Meindl and I was excited to try them out. They're a sturdy 3 season (But they will work well for 4 seasons for many) boot and after checking them out, I realized I had a serious contender for my … [Continue reading]
Yes, you read the title right. Today I am going to suggest to you that carrying out other peoples rubbish, that you find while you are out hiking on the trail in the mountains, is a really good thing to do. Some people may already be thinking that … [Continue reading]
So, can you wear sneakers hiking? Well, the short answer is yes, but you could probably wear stilettos too however you are not likely to get very far in them :-) In all seriousness though, this is a question that there are a lot of differing opinions … [Continue reading]
The Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus mattress is an excellent mattress for camping and backpacking. In this review I explain my experience with the Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus mattress and what I think is good about it. I've been upping my camping … [Continue reading]
Today I want to take a quick look at a Bothy Bag. I recently bought the the Vango 400, pictured below, which is a 4 person Bothy Bag. I bought it a couple of months back. I have of course tried it out but thankfully I haven't needed to use it … [Continue reading]