Over the last few months, after returning from Cape Wrath and writing about my favourite coffee setup, I have been teased a little by fellow hikers and backpackers about the fact that with all my luxury items I’m a little far from ultralight backpacking. It is funny how those terms come to play – I […]
The Tortoise and the Hare – what is fast hiking
The tortoise and the hare is one of those stories that everyone has heard in some point: from a school teacher, a coach, a parent or just the book in some point. But in case you somehow missed the whole thing, here is a quick brief: The story concerns a hare who ridicules a slow-moving […]
Foot care – Extra pair of socks
If you are active outdoors then you are abusing your feet, no doubt about it. Walking, running, climbing, cycling, skiing and anything else are activities that not only use the feet but rely on them more than anything and they are the easiest to neglect. Personally, I think my feet hate me, really hate me. […]