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Category: Walking Gear

link to Your Complete Guide To Choosing The Best Rucksack For Hiking

Your Complete Guide To Choosing The Best Rucksack For Hiking

When you start to go walking you probably won't need a rucksack for the first few walks, as you won't be walking far to start with. But once you've been a few times you'll start to think about more...

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link to Base layers – the secret to hiking in comfort

Base layers – the secret to hiking in comfort

Hiking is a great way to spend your free time and be active. It can also be a really good workout! But it can also be pretty uncomfortable for beginners, especially if ill-prepared when hiking in the...

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link to Best Waterproof Jackets 2021 – Budget, Mid and Top of range

Best Waterproof Jackets 2021 – Budget, Mid and Top of range

The best waterproof jackets for 2021 are here and we have picked our favourites in 3 different price ranges - budget, mid-range and top of the range. Whether you need a jacket that will keep you dry...

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link to Waterproof Jacket Buying Guide – how to choose your waterpoof jacket

Waterproof Jacket Buying Guide – how to choose your waterpoof jacket

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,...

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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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