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link to Will gaiters keep my trousers clean and dry?

Will gaiters keep my trousers clean and dry?

The more I read up and learn about walking in different seasons, the more often I hear people say that gaiters are essential equipment for people walking or hiking. And having got very muddy the...

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link to Why pay more for expensive walking poles? Are they worth it?

Why pay more for expensive walking poles? Are they worth it?

One of my most popular posts is where I review some budget walking poles, ranging in price from a little over £10 up to about £35. I was interested in getting some to try them out, so wanted to...

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How To Clean A Tent After A Multi-Day Hike

I'll be the first to admit that I don't do camping, but if you are going on a multi-day hike then camping each night will certainly keep the costs down. But obviously this means your tent will get...

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link to Which brands make large hiking shoes? A quick guide

Which brands make large hiking shoes? A quick guide

When I was a teenager working in a local sport shop I remember being fascinated at the huge size 14 rugby and cricket boots. My own feet are fairly large, at size 11, and so I thought I'd check to...

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link to Best Budget Walking & Trekking Poles 2020 Buyers Guide

Best Budget Walking & Trekking Poles 2020 Buyers Guide

I've been wondering about buying some walking poles for a while, but don't really know anyone who uses them. So I've had no-one to ask about them in person and as such had to do my own...

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link to Why use walking poles? Pros & Cons of using walking poles

Why use walking poles? Pros & Cons of using walking poles

It seems these days that there are more and more people who have tried using walking poles (also known as trekking or hiking poles), and liked them, so they continue to walk with them. So we thought...

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