The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 is one of the best lightweight 2-person tents on the market! It’s a full-featured free-standing tent that has amazing spacious volume and strong construction for maximum protection. For every camping adventure, a top-quality tent will make the difference… Read More »Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2- The Best Trekking Tent
2024 has been a great year for outdoor adventure with a variety of different activities. Therefore, to be best prepared for every weather and terrain, the collection of outdoor hiking gear was improved upon. Over the last few years, I have researched and collated my… Read More »The Best Outdoor & Hiking Gear of 2024
Part 1 – Kathmandu to Manang While the Annapurna Circuit Trek Guide helps you plan an epic adventure, this post will explain what it’s like to trek the Annapurna Circuit. This blog post covers why trekking for 2 weeks changed my perspective on travel and… Read More »Annapurna Circuit Trek: The Trip that changed my Life
As much as I love my job, I love travelling more! And I hope you can relate to the desire to travel more and explore as much as possible. Most of us face the constraints of a limited annual leave provided by employers. But there… Read More »How to Maximise Travel in 2025
2024 was another year filled full of visiting new countries and cities! From solo trekking in Patagonia to a romantic Tuscany getaway to a Spanish hostelling trip with housemates. It has been very varied with many new memories and experiences I didn’t plan for! So… Read More »The Best Travel Moments of 2024
The mountain weather is ever changing and unpredictable so having a tried and tested waterproof jacket is a must! The Arc’teryx Beta AR is a high performance, lightweight and packable hard-shell waterproof. It has a Gore-Tex Pro construction to deliver ultimate weather resistance and durability… Read More »Arc’teryx Beta AR: The Best Waterproof Jacket
Nepal is famously home to the Himalayan mountains and offers endless adventures. One of the world’s best treks is the Annapurna Circuit located in central Nepal which really takes you on a journey over 2 weeks. Annapurna Circuit starts in green villages, continuing through alpine… Read More »Annapurna Circuit Trek: Everything you need for an Epic Adventure
Every now and again you buy an item that you wonder how you lived before without it. Before my Nepal Trip, I was figuring out the best way to move safely around cities and on days away from the trail. I ideally wanted a small… Read More »Osprey Ultralight Dry Stuff Pack: The Best Compact Backpack
The first collaboration for Backpacker’s Mentality! Catherine reached out expressing an interest in collaborating on a post focused on Minimalist travel with is perfect for the backpacking community. This post has fantastic tips on how to pack lightweight and effectively. From the benefits of a… Read More »Mastering Minimalist Travel: Tips for Packing Light and Efficiently
Finding the right balance of jackets for mountain adventures is a difficult task. A waterproof jacket is an essential item of clothing and a warm down jacket helps when the cold weather bites back. But hiking is active and dynamic with different temperatures, weather and… Read More »Top Benefits of the Arc’teryx Proton LT Hoody Reviewed