How light is too light?
on Nov 3, 2009How lightweight are you prepared to go?There is a new British blog out there called minimalgear here's what he has to say about himself."I've accumulated a fair bit of gear over the years, I've not walked as far as I would have like, but I've got a f...

The new season is almost upon us
on Sep 20, 2009 in River Stour River Avon Bournemouth New Forest Dorset As the leaves start to turn golden in colour my thoughts are turning towards backpacking again.Autumn is almost here and as I live on the South Coast of England the local footpaths can get busy during the summer,even more so this year with people loo...

Chris Moyles Parody - Waterproofs
on Jul 9, 2009...

New hat
on Jun 16, 2009After reading Eddy Mechan's article "The Burning Question" in the July issue of TGO magazine I felt the time had come to buy my first Tilley hat.But which one? so many choices, which size brim? which colour? what material? After careful comparison I...

Osprey Packs production in Vietnam
on Jun 5, 2009...

Backcountry Poo-Poo Clinic
on May 16, 2009Mike Clelland and Scott Christi teach their students and fellow instructors correct backcountry practice.

New Member of the Whalley Warm & Dry Team
on May 16, 2009New Member of the Whalley Warm & Dry Team Liz gave birth to a beautiful baby boy on Monday 11th May named Joseph William weighing 7lbs 14oz. Mummy and Baby are doing very well and we wish them all the best for the future.

LEJOG Communication problems
on May 14, 2009 in LEJOG Both the Land's End to John O'Groats bloggers that I'm following at the moment are having trouble with the devices used to update their blogs.So this means I have less to read at bedtime.The blogs are Geoff Gafford's Ultra-Lightweight Hiking And Back...

Purple Traveller
on Apr 25, 2009Purple Traveller demonstrates his 50 year old Poncho which he used to wear on his bicycle when he was a lad many moons ago! I will be happy if my Paramo 3rd Element Jacket lasts half as long.

Puncknowle
on Apr 24, 2009I have arrived at Puncknowle tent up time for Pub I think!