Which Emergency Rescue Device Should I Use?
Following on from my Introduction to Search and Rescue (SAR) services, I now discuss the myriad of emergency rescue devices available to...
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Apr 30, 20192 min read
Thermarest NeoAir Uberlite Review
We review the new Uberlite inflatable sleeping pad from Thermarest. A new super lightweight option for those who pack light.
Apr 22, 20195 min read
F-Stop Sukha Camera Backpack Review
Like many hikers who are also keen photographers, I am constantly on the quest for the perfect backpack. We are constantly looking for a...
Mar 5, 20196 min read
Foot Care On The Trail & Blister Prevention
How to prevent and treat blisters is important on the trail. Blisters can easily bring a multi-day hike to an end.
Feb 7, 20195 min read
Cooloola Great Walk, Australia (Part 2)
This blog past carries on from a previous post, we pick up on day 3 at Dutgee walker camp on the Cooloola Great Walk. Day 3 - Dutgee...
Nov 10, 20186 min read
Cooloola Great Walk, Australia (Part 1)
Australia is on many peoples bucket lists due to the hot weather and amazing white sandy beaches, but even so the deadly creepy crawlies...
Aug 4, 20186 min read
Hiking Kungsleden Trail, Sweden (Part 2)
Hiking Day 4 - Unknown spot to Salka (23km) So I awoke to a somewhat cooler day, much better for hiking, a stunning view in the valley...
Jul 23, 20187 min read
Hiking Kungsleden Trail, Sweden (Part 1)
This trail has to be a favourite on anyone's bucket list, but for me, specifically the northern arctic circle section. Although remote,...
Feb 2, 20183 min read
Wildland Trekking Review: Good or Bad?
Wildland Trekking is a US-based company offering hiking vacations of different styles. I have used them for 3 backpacking trips and 1...
Jan 2, 20181 min read
New Year in the Lake District
I'm not a big fan of New Year's eve and prefer to be out doing something, so this year I decided to go to Lake District. Driving up and...
Nov 18, 20175 min read
First 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail (AT) is one of 3 long distance works in North America going from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin,...
Oct 8, 20177 min read
Hiking and Backpacking with a CPAP Machine
For those of us that have Sleep Apnoea, life is a little different, namely, we use a CPAP machine overnight to help us breathe normally....
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