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Sorbothane. Ewen c
Posted by jim oldham on 29/03/2024 |
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 I read that Ewen recommended Sorbothane insoles for hiking boots, but is there a particular one that is better than others please ?....  ....more
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February Backpack
Posted by spiritburner on 15/03/2024 |
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Last reply richardh1905
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A couple of pictures from last months overnighter
https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatt.... ....more
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March Backpack
Posted by spiritburner on 15/03/2024 |
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Last reply richardh1905
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Cairngorm Glens
Posted by spiritburner on 25/10/2022 |
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Last reply spiritburner
on 15/3/2024 |
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This last week I was pleased to join my friends for the first time since 2018 for our 'start of season' backpacking trip for 5 days in Scotland from Blair Atholl. I managed a weekend backpa.... ....more
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January Backpack
Posted by spiritburner on 11/02/2024 |
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Last reply spiritburner
on 17/2/2024 |
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A few pics from last months 2 day trip
https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/getuseri.... ....more
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Hiking Boots
Posted by Trek 39 on 09/01/2024 |
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Last reply spiritburner
on 11/2/2024 |
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Hi Ya
My son has started wild camping and is looking for a pair of hiking boots but unsure what to get.
Any advice would be fantastic and the price up to say £300
He was looking .... ....more
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WHW (West Highland Way).
Posted by Phil Gamble on 14/08/2023 |
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Last reply richardh1905
on 20/1/2024 |
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Hi all What the best month to do the WHW .... ....more
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tents
Posted by Caligula on 28/07/2020 |
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Last reply Phil Gamble
on 12/1/2024 |
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I've put this here, as the tent info forum seems more geared to big frame/family type tents, but I was wondering whether anyone has any experience or knowledge (both, ideally!) of :
Va.... ....more
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MSR Hubba NX 1
Posted by WilySlySlinker on 27/10/2023 |
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Last reply spiritburner
on 06/12/2023 |
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Has anyone here used the above tent in real UK weather conditions? I tried the Freelite 1 and found it let in water through the head end during a night of steady rain. Please only reply if you have ha.... ....more
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BIVVIES
Posted by Caligula on 16/01/2022 |
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Last reply Caligula
on 04/11/2023 |
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Hello, seeking advice on bivvies from those that use or have used them.
Types? Hooped or unstructured? End access or side access? Sizes?
Many thanks in anticipation................ ....more
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Pre Babet
Posted by spiritburner on 23/10/2023 |
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Last reply spiritburner
on 24/10/2023 |
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My recent trip to Scotland got cut short by storm Babet. The final night.
https://w.... ....more
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Tents
Posted by Phil Gamble on 15/08/2023 |
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Last reply applepicker
on 26/9/2023 |
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Best lightweight 2 man tents for backpacking, .... ....more
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Anyone here?
Posted by spiritburner on 17/05/2023 |
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Last reply spiritburner
on 25/7/2023 |
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Lots of campervan trips so far this year but only one backpacking trip so far.
Been struggling with ankle pain after it was replaced a couple of years ago - was better than went downhill ag.... ....more
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New sea to summit Alto 2 tent
Posted by Phil Gamble on 21/05/2023 |
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Last reply marg6
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Any information on the sea to summit Alto 2 tent. .... ....more
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Rannoch station to Glen Nevis wild camp
Posted by Ewen c on 05/06/2022 |
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Last reply Fiona W
on 11/12/2022 |
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The West Highland train deposited me at Rannoch station late on a damp Monday afternoon.
I se.... ....more
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OLPRO - How hard wearing are they really?
Posted by Deanish93 on 05/12/2022 |
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Last reply Fiona W
on 07/12/2022 |
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Hi All,
Earlier in the year I did Snowdon for the first time as an adult with my best mate.
We stayed stay in Bangor the night before (shout out to the Menai hotel), caught a bus.... ....more
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FORCALZ Trek 100 backpacks
Posted by Caligula on 19/11/2022 |
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Last reply Caligula
on 22/11/2022 |
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Does anyone have any experience with either the 50 or 70 litre versions of this pack with its Easyfit system?
There are some amazing reviews for what is a budget pack.........
Many t.... ....more
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How do you clean yourself while camping?
Posted by juliet0207 on 15/05/2022 |
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Last reply spiritburner
on 29/10/2022 |
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Hey all! I am a student studying MSc Strategic Marketing at Imperial College Business school. My team and I are working on a module to learn more about the potential of waterless showering solutions..... ....more
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Wild camping - yorkshire
Posted by Allan_1983a on 19/07/2022 |
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Last reply heath63
on 29/10/2022 |
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In a few weeks me and the lad are going wild camping, been promising for ages after we watched many YouTube videos. Question is can anyone recommend a decent place for first timers, not too remote but.... ....more
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Your favourite backpacking equipment?
Posted by grill on 30/11/2018 |
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Last reply Caligula
on 19/9/2022 |
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What is your favourite gadgets and lightweight items you take with you when backpacking?
Any hidden gems you fancy sharing with the rest of us?.... ....more
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