As I have mentioned here and on Youtube, my partner and I bought a house in Scotland two years ago and I have been trying to relocate but I had been unable to find work. Well I have now completed the move and work form home 90% of the time. I have always done a
Winter is Coming
Winter is my favourite time of year..
Tarptent Notch, first impressions
Tarptent Notch First Impressions. A first look and impressions of my new Tarptent Notch 2018 edition
A Foxy Fur Tor
A birthday camp on Fur Tor with a visit from Mr Fox.
Cumulus X-LITE 300 – Review
Cumulus X-Lite 300 review, an exceptional bag for the weight and money.
Ultralight Cookset
Allot of hikers strive to find the best ultralight Cookset for them which often results in us having many different setups, pots, stoves and various combinations. I personally prefer alcohol and Esbit/hexi fuelled setup over gas which is obviously a faster fuel but it often works out heavier and bulkier. My main go-to Cookset for
IMPORT DUTY ?
A lot of the hiking and camping gear I have comes from the United States, one of the most common questions I am asked is about Import Duty? Although Duty and VAT charges for imported goods are well documented, it's quite a confusing subject. Any parcel assessed as being liable for Customs charges will also
Why my TGOC ended so soon
Well after all the prep and training, Jay and I set off from Devon in the early hours of Monday 6th May arriving at my house in Scotland at approx 1000 on the 7th. Exodus packed for the challange, Prophet with my spares and things I have not yet decided on. We had stopped on
MLD Trailstar – Review / Overview
A review / overview of the Mountain Laurel Designs, MLD Trailstar after 50+ nights
MLD Exodus, DCF – First Look
In my last post, I mentioned that I had ordered a new pack from Mountain Laurel Designs, the Exodus in DCF. This is not a review, it's a first look. Already owning a Prophet from MLD, some people may question my logic here. As I am sure with many people, my gear is ever evolving