The great outdoors. How many of us ventured out during lockdown to our green spaces for exercise, and sometimes our only form of social interaction?Whether you are a hiking newbie or a seasoned hiker, one thing is for certain, our bodies can be pushed to their limits as we climb. Knees in particular can be vulnerable …
Camping has been with us for a few hundred years now and shows no sign of waning, with plenty of people craving to be at one with nature and brave the many challenges thrown at them by the great outdoors. Die-hard campers report that this pursuit gives them either a feeling of calm, a sense …
So you’ve spent the day hiking only to arrive at your destination for the night and find that you are unable to suspend your hammock from the tree correctly. After a long day traveling by foot the last thing you want to be doing is trying to figure out how you are going to secure …
You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way – Dr. SeussIt’s in our nature to seek adventure, to aspire to see and do everything that we can, and experience the many wonders of our world. Emboldened by our thirst for excitement and an unsatiated hunger …
Picture this: you’re hiking in the mountains; it’s been a rocky, sweltering climb to the top but the view makes it worth it – the sky is a vivid blue and the view is awe-inspiring, the sun is shining…but wait – sun glare.While we often associate a pair of sturdy hiking boots and a durable …
Backpacking has been a popular activity for over one hundred years now, with many people choosing to grab their camping gear and traverse the great outdoors, climbing over mountain, river and desert.But when you are in the great outdoors, you’re exposed to the elements. Miles away from the nearest gas station, if you find yourself …
Freeze-dried foods are a godsend on long backpacking trips.They are lightweight and compact so they don’t take up too much space in your bag. They provide you with a warm, filling meal at the end of a long day of hiking and are super easy to make.We have rounded up a selection of the best …
When you’re about to set off backpacking, there are quite a few things that you will need to fill that backpack.One thing that you might not think of straightaway is a multitool. Multitools are, as the name suggests, tools that have a wide range of features. It’s an easy way of carrying around multiple tools, without …
If you live in the city or even a build-up town, you will probably be acclimatized to the sheer abundance of streetlight that is available. But this means that you might underestimate the true thick levels of darkness that you can find once you’ve left the city limits.Because when you go backpacking, once you hit …
Hiking is such a great way to keep fit and explore the local or far away sights.When the weather is good, why not spend the day in the great outdoors with your family or friends? Hiking is one of those activities where you don’t need lots of expensive equipment to get started. Just get out …
