Which Emergency Rescue Device Should I Use?
Following on from my Introduction into Search and Rescue (SAR) services, I now discuss the myriad of emergency rescue devices available...
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- Apr 30, 2019
- 2 min
Thermarest NeoAir Uberlite Review
We review the new Uberlite inflatable sleeping pad from Thermarest. A new super lightweight option for those who pack light.
- Apr 22, 2019
- 5 min
F-Stop Sukha Camera Backpack Review
Like many hikers who are also keen photographers I am constantly on the quest for the perfect backpack. We are constantly looking for a...
- Mar 5, 2019
- 6 min
Foot Care On The Trail & Blister Prevention
How to prevent and treat blisters is important on the trail. Blisters can easily bring a multi-day hike to an end.
- Feb 7, 2019
- 5 min
Cooloola Great Walk, Australia (Part 2)
This blog past carries on from a previous post, we pick up on day 3 at Dutgee walker camp. Day 3 - Dutgee Walkers Camp to Litoria Walkers...
- Nov 10, 2018
- 6 min
Cooloola Great Walk, Australia (Part 1)
Australia is on many peoples bucket lists due to the hot weather and amazing white sandy beaches, but even so the deadly creepy crawlies...
- Aug 4, 2018
- 6 min
Hiking Kungsleden Trail, Sweden (Part 2)
Hiking Day 4 - Unknown spot to Salka (23km) So I awoke to a somewhat cooler day, much better for hiking, a stunning view in the valley...
- Jul 23, 2018
- 7 min
Hiking Kungsleden Trail, Sweden (Part 1)
This trail has to be a favourite on anyone's bucket list, but for me, specifically the northern arctic circle section. Although remote,...
- Feb 2, 2018
- 3 min
Wildland Trekking Good or Bad?
Wildland Trekking are a US based company offering hiking vacations of different styles. I have used them for 3 backpacking trips and 1...
- Jan 2, 2018
- 1 min
New Year in the Lake District
I'm not a big fan of New Year's eve and prefer to be out doing something, so this year I decided to go to Lake District. Driving up and...
- Nov 18, 2017
- 5 min
First 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail (AT) is one of 3 long distance works in North America going from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin,...
- Oct 8, 2017
- 7 min
Hiking and Backpacking with a CPAP Machine
For those of us that have Sleep Apnoea, life is a little different, namely, we use a CPAP machine overnight to help us breathe normally....
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