Base Camping – Camping with a Base Camp
When you are Base Camping you can take whatever you can fit on your transport and that will make your life more comfortable
Equipment
Why do my Walking Boots Hurt the Back of my Leg?
So exactly why do my Walking Boots hurt the back of my legs now and then, even as an experienced hiker?
What Are The Benefits Of Carrying A Heavy Backpack?
What are the benefits of carrying a heavy backpack, and are they available to everyone? In the following few paragraphs we’ll have a closer look at the main benefits and drawbacks of Carrying a Heavy Backpack as an aid to training our bodies.
Is Hiking Expensive?
Is Hiking Expensive?
Hiking is not expensive, or at least Hiking does not have to be expensive if you are sensible about what you spend on the basics.
Is There Jewellery For Hikers?
The most popular piece of jewellery for hikers that I’ve come across is the religious figure of St Christopher on a pendant worn around the neck. He was the Patron Saint of Travellers in the Christian Religion
What is Essential Outdoor Activities Equipment?
Ever wondered what Outdoor Activities Equipment take with you? Don’t worry, here’s an Essential Guide to get you Started…..
Why take a Hat on a Hike?
When you wear a hat on a hike it not only provides you with a high degree of shade to your forehead and eyes but it also keep your ears, nose, and neck out of the direct, and sometimes powerful sunlight.
What should I take on a Hike?
Wondering what to take on a hike as a beginner hiker? Here’s the basic list of pretty much everything I take on daily hikes, and you won’t go far wrong if you follow suit.
Are Hiking Boots Good For Snow?
Are hiking boots good for snow? This one depends on the snow conditions where you are. More accurately, it depends on the depth.
How much does an Empty Backpack Weigh?
We usually recommend a 70 litre backpack with an empty backpack weight of between 2 and 6 pounds, or 1 and 3kg if you are doing your planning in metric.
Does Carrying a Heavy Backpack Build Muscle?
Does Carrying a Heavy Backpack Build Muscle? – It Depends… If you usually hike without a backpack, or you are new to hiking, and you start carrying a heavy backpack on hikes, then initially, carrying a heavy backpack will build muscle, mostly leg and butt muscles but build them it will. This is because you … Read more
Why Carry a Knife on a Hike?
When you carry a knife on a hike, you don’t kneed to carry a big scary Bowie Knife in order to get all the available benefits. Something foldable to about 3-4 inches long is ideal to fit in your pocket and not be a hinderance
7 Thoughtful Hiking Gifts for Friends
When choosing hiking gifts for friends, get to know and learn your friend’s needs and preferences by casually chatting about their hikes, and give them the most thoughtful gift that you can in order to help them be more comfortable and keep them safe in the outdoors.
Do I Need Hiking Boots to Hike?
So, if anyone ever asks you ask “Do I need hiking boots to hike?”, you can answer them ‘Yes’. Proper hiking boots give you a mix of protection, comfort, and grip while hiking
The Hiking Equipment beginners need to Get Started?
Whether you are going hiking close to your home or deep into the mountains, make sure you have planned well by obtaining all the Hiking Equipment you need to stay safe when you are outdoors!
How Do Self Inflating Sleeping Pads Work?
So, I suppose you’ll want to know: How self inflating sleeping pads work. What type of models there are. And, what you should keep in mind whilst caring for and maintaining them?
Why Do Trail Runners Wear Long Socks?
Many trail runners wear long socks as they can be great additions to your training gear. Although they look and feel strange at first, they will ensure that your lower legs are kept healthy and comfortable while running
Are Electric Mountain Bikes Ruining Hiking Trails?
If you are new to the world of Electric Mountain Bikes, here’s a quick introduction to familiarise you. They are motorized and battery-packed mountain bikes, with the significant battery power boosting each pedal’s stroke by up to 750 watts (that is a whole lot of free power)
Can I Put my Backpack in the Washing Machine?
Finally, here it is, the step that you had been eagerly waiting for, actually cleaning your backpack in the washing machine
Why Wear Wool Socks for Hiking? 6 Benefits
Due to the ability of wool socks to withstand the toughest of workouts, it is unlikely that you’ll end up roaming the countryside on one of your favourite hikes with a hole in your sock
Buying Hiking Clothes on a Budget
The only hiking clothes I won’t buy used is footwear. Other potential backpacking clothes are worth checking out whenever I find them at a Car Boot Sale sale or in a Charity Shop
Choosing Hiking Equipment for Beginners
“If you only buy one piece of quality hiking equipment, then I highly recommend it to be a pair of sturdy walking boots”
LED Head Torches are Better for Camping
Ok, I think you get the picture now, that for camping in the dark, and especially performing something as critical as rescue work at night, or realistically any time when you require both hands to be free in the dark, an LED Head Torch is pretty much an essential piece of equipment
How to Start Truck Camping
The next step in your Truck Camping Adventure is to just go out and do it. We started camping from the back of our Hatchback with a Pop Up Tent and hardly any luxuries and built up from there
The Best Hiking Accessories for Beginners
As you progress you are going to want to be more Adventurous and go on More Difficult Hikes. This is when you are going to need some essential Hiking Accessories
The Best Hiking Socks for Beginners
If you get your new Hiking Socks home, put them on and they are not a comfortable fit, do not wear them for a Hike. If you do you will regret it.
The Best Hiking Underwear for Beginners
With Hiking Underwear, as long as you choose the right Style Material and Length, you should be able to get kitted out to Hike in Comfort and Style for very little money indeed
The Best Hiking Backpacks for Beginners
Hiking Backpacks – Are they rugged enough? Will it fit well? Will it be comfortable? Does it have the capacity you need? Has it got enough straps and pockets? Is it suitable for your needs?
The Best Hiking Shirts for Beginners
Why not just wear any old shirt you have already? Well the answer is, because of the better performance of specialised Hiking Shirts
The Best Hiking Shorts for Beginners
If you are like me, and you probably are if you are on this site and love the outdoors, you will probably wear shorts most of the time. I wear Hiking Shorts in all seasons and types of weather
The Best Hiking Jackets for Beginners
When is comes to choosing Hiking Jackets and trying them on in the shop, if you think, this is it, I have found my new love, then go for it…
The Best Hiking Boots for Beginners
“If you only buy one piece of quality equipment for hiking, then I highly recommend it to be a pair of sturdy walking boots”
How “NOT” to get Lost on a Hike
The key to not getting lost on a hike is to always know where you are and where you are going. It’s not that difficult but it requires a little effort and preparation. It’s worth it.
Hiking with your Dog
Hiking with your Dog, Playing Games, Walking and Throwing Rocks and Sticks will all strengthen the bond between you both
How to prevent Hiking Blisters
Purchasing and wearing good quality quick drying anti blister socks are one of the most important things to prevent hiking blisters and avoiding foot pain.
Why I’m always making Checklists, and why you should too.
We used to have a saying that Failing to Prepare was Preparing to Fail.
What to Wear when Cold Weather Hiking
What to Wear when Cold Weather Hiking
Generally, you don’t have to spend a lot of money when equipping yourself for hiking in cold weather.
How to Choose Hiking Boots
How to Choose Hiking Boots, the golden rule is not to scrimp on quality for the sake of a cheap deal.
What’s the story with Walking Poles?
Actually, I’m pretty impressed. They took a hell of a lot of weight off my knees, they are easy to control
How to use a Compass
Learning How to use a Compass is probably the most important skill you can ever learn for when you are out Hiking and Walking. This Handy Guide for Beginners Simplifies It…
How Self Inflating Sleeping Mats Work
The science behind the self inflating sleeping mat is more than likely relatively complex. So we’ll skip that……
Why we chose a Self-Inflating Camping Mattress?
Self-Inflating Camping Mattresses IMHO are the way ahead. The comfort is second to none.
A sure fire way to improve any Camping Trip is to make sure you get a good night’s sleep and are well rested
Good Sleep is Essential when Camping
Because good sleep is essential when camping we need to be properly prepared for the climate that we are going to be sleeping in.
