Camping and Ultralight backpacking
Gaiters protect our lower legs from becoming wet and muddy. Throughout autumn, winter, and spring, grass can be laden with dew well into the morning. It also remains wet long after rain has subsided. This grass, particularly wild, tall grass will saturate the lower area of our trousers. Broken grass, seeds and leaves can stick […]
The ‘Sawyer Mini’ is a water filter that requires no pump. The straw-style design means you can drink straight from water sources through the straw. The filter also has a threaded end meaning it can be screwed on top a standard commercial drink bottle. This means you can simply fill your water bottle, screw on […]
Hygiene has a significant effect on morale. It only takes a few days out camping and hiking before your hair becomes greasy and your trip starts to feel less and less enjoyable. LifeVenture’s shampoo leaves are tiny dry sheets of shampoo that build up a lather once warm water is added. They come in a […]
When planning a trip, it’s always vital to measure the distance of the route you intend to travel. Measuring distance helps you to make decisions about when to stop and allows you to estimate the time it will take to complete a trip and reach any checkpoints. The methods for doing this manually typically involve […]
Sometimes, planning a trip can be the hardest part. Choosing what gear to take, and what not to take can be a messy obstacle, with gear strewn about your room and you crossing things off the paper list you wrote while punching grams, pounds or ounces into your calculator. Then, by the next trip you’ve […]