The Whats and Hows of Backpacks
There are a plethora of backpacks available to buy, but what should you choose? The below infographic from REI takes you through the steps of picking a backpack and packing it. There are lots of useful tips and advice to help you select the right backpack for you. What capacity backpack do I need? First …
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Exotac Matchcap
Exotac’s goal with the Matchcap is to create a virtually indestructible and waterproof match case for you to keep matches or any other firestarting materials that must be kept dry. The case as a red phosphorus striker in the threaded core of the capsule so there is no need to pack a separate striker. The …
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Grower’s Cup Coffee
Sometime when your out on the trail or camping the only thing that will do is a “proper” coffee. There are numerous solutions on the market, stoves with coffee plungers, the Handpresso and more. But today we’ve found something a little more compact. The Grower’s Cup Coffee Pouch. The picture above may look like a …
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Handpresso Wild Hybrid Outdoor Set
Are you a fan of coffee, can you not bear to be without the luxury of a fresh espresso even when camping? Then for a little luxury in your outdoor life try Handpresso. The Wild Hybrid Outdoor Set contains the most versatile portable espresso maker that Handpresso have produced. As a Hybrid it allows you …
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Therm-a-Rest Sandals
If I said Therm-a-rest then I’m sure most of you reading would instantly think inflatable sleeping mats, and I’m sure many of you (like me) own a Therm-a-rest! What may not spring to mind is sandals, but all that is soon to change. Therm-a-rest and footwear manufacturer Freewaters have partnered to create a Therm-a-rest Sandal. …
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Vango Banshee 200
The Vango Banshee 200 is a best selling tent and part of Vangos core tent line. The tent is a 2 person lightweight and compact tent, suitable for many uses including hiking or overseas travel. The tent is 2.14 kg in weight, packing down to a size of 45 x 15 cm and is a …
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Sea to Summit Ultra Sil Kitchen Sink 10L
When I’m off on holidays, particularly if I’m taking the car I probably take a little too much, packing everything I might need! Sometimes I’m accused of packing everything but the kitchen sink. Well no more, as now I can take the kitchen sink! The Sea to Summit 10 Litre Ultra Sil Kitchen Sink is …
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Silva Expedition 4 Compass
If you’re an avid hiker or Rambler its all very well having a GPS or a Smartphone, but you should always have an “Old-Fashioned” map and compass to fall back on. Alternatively sometimes I find half the fun of a walk is following your route on a map, getting slightly lost is part of the …
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Robens 3 x 3 Trail Tarp
When I visited the Outdoor Show Robens was the only Tent manufacturer on show. It was disappointing that not more of the tent companies had chosen to show their latest 2013 tents at the show. But Robens had a great stand. Today though I thought I would write about Tarps not Tents. Last year I …
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Splashmaps
SplashMaps were on show at the Outdoors Show in London but I completely missed them! I have since read a couple of articles on the Splashmap and thought how could I have missed that! But I guess however carefully you walk round an exhibition centre you’ll always miss something! Splashmaps is a great concept, their …
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