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
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
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
When I decided to get into trekking one of the main purchases was a new backpack. Its first test would be the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal and be a long-term investment for many more treks. Part of Backpacker’s Mentality is to have a rucksack to… Read More »Osprey Atmos AG 50: The Best Trekking Backpack
For over a decade, my trusted hiking shoes were Merrells which never let me down apart from in the rain. Then I had some Gore-Tex Timberland trail shoes which became my go-to shoes for being lightweight and waterproof. But I needed a high-quality upgrade which… Read More »La Sportiva TX4 GTX Review- The Best Engineered Shoes
Trekking has its own challenges compared to hiking or backpacking. Whereas everything you need for a day hike is necessary for a trek, the opposite is not true. Whilst, some of the gear used for backpacking and hostelling is common, it’s rare you have to… Read More »Ultimate Trekking Kit List: What’s in the Pack?
Hiking is beautifully simple where all you need are shoes, a backpack and yourself. The most important piece of kit is the hiking shoes or boots. Then, comes the daypack to carry the essentials which will keep you fuelled, dry and safe on your explorations.… Read More »Ultimate Hiking Kit List: What’s in the Daypack?
So you’ve decided to join the world of backpacking and want to travel the world in a minimalist style. The question is, what do I need to pack to stay in a Hostel? Here is my trusted packing list of the essentials that have been… Read More »Packing List for Hostelling: What’s in the Backpack?