2020! It’s been an interesting year. I had to cancel my PCT thruhike but I managed the coast to coast hike across Ireland and plenty of little day hikes and I even adopted a mountain in Sicily. So my top 10 favourite pieces of gear this year In no particular order: 1) Red Paw Packs […]
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So, where to start. I was planning on hiking the PCT this year. For those that don’t know this is a hiking trail that goes from the Mexican border all the way up to the Canadian border through California, Oregon and Washington. It starts with around 700 miles of desert then a couple hundred miles of
Hiking in an Alpaca Poncho. The Perfect Mid-Layer? Read More »
I’m 6ft2 (188cm), so when Zpacks announced they were bringing back the Altaplex I was very excited. I have been using the Duplex for a while but found I was just too tall for it. I’d either wake up with a wet footbox or a wet head. So, I sold my Duplex and decided to
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FitBits are a great bit of gear to have in everyday life. When it comes to hiking though some of the models aren’t up to the challenge. The best FitBit for hiking is simply put: The FitBit Charge 4 or if you want to save some money the older model works great too: The FitBit
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A good battery pack is a vital piece of gear for any hiker these days. There are many components that go into what makes the best battery pack for a thru-hike. It’s not just about the power but also the weight, how quickly it charges your devices, how long it takes to recharge in town,
I Think I’ve Found The Best Thru-Hiker Power Bank! Read More »