Tag: Camping
The High Cumbria Way
I’d had the Cumbria Way on my list for a while and with a week booked off work for a UK-based adventure I thought it might be time to revisit the idea. The Cumbria Way sticks mostly to the valle... Read More
Walking the Coast to Coast – day by day
You can see my preparation and my gear list, and watch the film I made. This is a day-by-day account of the hike with info for those thinking of doing the route. If you are, do it, it’s great. ... Read More
My first solo camping trip
I recently went on my first solo camping weekend, to test out new gear, my camping skills, and to go for a walk: The bus nears the stop that I need to get off at, and I pick up my poles and bag. I hav... Read More
Tarptent Scarp 1
When I started looking for a suitable tent for my hiking adventures in Europe and New Zealand, I naively thought it wouldn’t be too hard to find one. A few months later, having finally bought on... Read More
Planning a Coast to Coast walk
After spending a considerable amount of time down the rabbit hole of light/ultralight tents, I have finally bit the bullet and bought one: a Tarp Tent Scarp 1. It’s currently winging its way fro... Read More