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December 14th, 2009 - 4:00 pm § in Clothing, Gear, Zzzz...

Winter – Down Time…

Now it’s starting to get pretty cold Out There, we can turn our minds to what gear we have or we need to keep comfortable outdoors – remember as Ray Mears says if you’re roughing it you aren’t doing it right – comfort matters when you’re getting out or staying out[...]

December 14th, 2009 - 2:53 pm § in Camping, Clothing, Gear, Walking

Waterproof Jackets

Currently a great deal on at GoOutdoors.com is the Berghaus Peak Waterproof jacket where this excellent waterproof is reduced from £149.00 to only £59.00 – a huge saving of £90!! So I dived in head first and took the chance to own one of these at this bargain price, click here for the web o[...]

December 14th, 2009 - 2:52 pm § in Camping, Canoeing, Clothing, Footwear, Gear, Walking

Canoe Camping Boots

‘m needing some new boots after getting many years good use from my previous pair – and these are currently getting my vote – not cheap at £70-ish, but they do have the “TNF” logo on so that’s always going to involve a premium… but lets get down to basics &[...]

December 13th, 2009 - 6:45 pm § in Cooking Gear, Gear

New STORM Kettle

Well yes and no – it’s an “Eydon Kettle” or STORM kettle, and originates from the simple copper kettles made in the West Coast of Ireland fishing communities, the same part of the world as the more well known Kelly Kettle company kettles, but these are made in the UK by the E[...]