Finding the right balance of jackets for mountain adventures is a notoriously difficult task. While a bomber waterproof shell is an absolute essential, and a lofty down jacket is mandatory when the freezing weather bites back, the reality of hiking is that it is highly… Read More »Arc’teryx Proton LT Hoody: Better than the Atom?
When I first transitioned into serious multi-day trekking, finding the right backpack was arguably the most critical gear decision I had to make. I needed a pack that could survive its inaugural test on the gruelling Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, while also serving as a… Read More »Osprey Atmos AG 50 Review: The Ultimate Trekking Backpack
For over a decade, my trusted hiking companions were traditional Merrells. They never let me down on well-trodden paths, though they notoriously struggled the moment the skies opened up, and the rain poured. I eventually transitioned to a pair of Gore-Tex Timberland trail shoes, 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, you rarely have to carry… Read More »My No.1 Tried and Tested Trekking Kit List
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 in a more minimalist, organised and hostel-friendly way. The big question is simple: what do you actually need to pack for staying in a hostel? This hostelling packing list is built from… Read More »Hostelling Packing List: What to Pack for Hostel Travel
