Half price Berghaus Rucksack – Unisex Trailhead 65

Was: £140.00 £70.00 Buy now and Save: £70.00 The Unisex Trailhead 65 has an updated design with all the great benefits we’ve seen before, plus some new tricks. For extra comfort, the customisable BIOFIT™ back system has enhanced padding, while its adjustable chest straps combined with top tension straps to achieve a supportive fit, for … Read more

Arcteryx Jacket Best Deal

It’s not often there are good offers on Arc’teryx Jackets – Inspired by persistent athlete demand, and redesigned to their exacting specifications, the next-generation Nuclei FL Jacket is lighter, more resilient, and delivers outstanding thermal performance for remarkably little weight. The Arato™ 10D ripstop is windproof and durable, Coreloft™ insulation provides effective warmth – even … Read more

Keeping Children Warm on a Hike

Although most children seem to keep warm just by being active on walks of any distance, it’s important to keep that warmth when taking a break. Here are some good options for kids outdoor clothing for a range of terrains. North Face Reversible Mossbud Swirl Jacket KIDS Petticoat Pink or Algiers Blue This North Face … Read more

Apps and Websites for Travellers

There are sites and apps which are great for planning trips, and others which I would not want to be without while on the move. This is a personal selection, but it would be great to hear of any sites or apps you find invaluable on your treks. Sites and Apps for Planning your Trips … Read more

Always keep one with you

I have used my Buff to protect my kindle, support a sprained wrist, pad under a fraying rucksack strap – oh yes … and to keep the sun and wind off in summer and keep my neck warm in winter. Maybe I need more than one! Though I have to say I have never worn … Read more

HELP and Advice for Stopping Blisters

If you have ever suffered blisters – help is here Compeed are fantastic, use them as soon as you get a hot spot and watch the video for more useful tips. I never hike without them. Don’t set off without them >>>

Mountain Equipment – Some things last for ever

I must have bought my first Mountain Equipment clothing in Buxton back in the 1980’s, but today I learned that the company has been producing outdoor clothing and equipment for over 50 years. I love this image which I am sure is the same design as the one I still have made from ‘Polartec’ The range now … Read more

5 things you need when heading into the mountains

There’s nothing quite like getting away from it all and setting out into the wilderness on a mountain hike. It’s just you, nature and the sound of your own footsteps, and the feeling you get when you reach the summit of the mountain is unparalleled. Mountain hiking can sometimes feel like a Lord of the … Read more