Category: Walking Gear

Wherever you live in the United Kingdom, there's no doubt that a waterproof jacket is one of the most essential bits of hiking gear required. It's quite easy to spend just a few pounds on a jacket,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...