Review: Women’s Fourteener 30 Hydration Hiking Pack 

Review: Women’s Fourteener 30 Hydration Hiking Pack 

For full disclosure, I was sent a review sample for the purposes of this post. All words are my own. We’ve recently returned from a long hike in the Peak District where we covered 12 miles over Kinder Scout and

How to Upgrade Your Car with Aftermarket Alloy Wheels Before Your Next Hike

How to Upgrade Your Car with Aftermarket Alloy Wheels Before Your Next Hike

Nothing beats the excitement of packing your backpack, grabbing your walking boots and heading off for a weekend in the great outdoors. Whether you’re booking off to the Lake District or discovering the secret ways of the Peak District, it’s

3rd Edition Launched of Cleveland Way Guidebook

3rd Edition Launched of Cleveland Way Guidebook

I was sent a free review copy of the Cleveland Guidebook and map booklet. Rucksack Readers have recently launched a newly updated 3rd editon of their Cleveland Way guidebook, plus a new map booklet. This updated version is based on

How to Experience Portugal Like a Local

How to Experience Portugal Like a Local

Portugal rewards travellers who slow down and pay attention to everyday life. While famous beaches and historic landmarks deserve their reputation, you often discover the country’s real character in quieter streets, family-run cafés and lively town squares where neighbours meet

Outdoor Destinations That Spark Creativity and Writing Ideas

Outdoor Destinations That Spark Creativity and Writing Ideas

Some of the most celebrated writing in history was shaped by the outdoors. Here are five places that sparked great literature – and what it feels like to visit them today.

Ditching the Baggage Limits: How No-Fly Voyages Benefit Gear-Heavy Adventurers

Ditching the Baggage Limits: How No-Fly Voyages Benefit Gear-Heavy Adventurers

For many travellers, the journey begins long before they reach their destination. Packing, navigating airport security, and worrying about airline baggage allowances can quickly take the excitement out of an adventure. This is especially true for outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, cyclists,

Review: NORTIV 8 DualStride Armadillo FieldLite Waterproof Hiking Boots

Review: NORTIV 8 DualStride Armadillo FieldLite Waterproof Hiking Boots

I realised this year that my main hiking boots are 10 years old and, while I love them, they are well overdue a hard earned retirement! After many miles and many adventures, I was really eager to see how the

South Korea for Hikers: Mountain Ridges, Temple Forests, and Coastal Paths

South Korea for Hikers: Mountain Ridges, Temple Forests, and Coastal Paths

The UK has fifteen national parks, and we love them dearly. South Korea has more than twenty, packed into a country smaller than England, and most of them are mountains. Walking is close to a national pastime here, so the

Beyond the Beaches: Active Ways to Experience Thailand

Beyond the Beaches: Active Ways to Experience Thailand

The beauty of Thailand’s beaches is undeniable. From the golden sands of Maya Beach, made famous by the 2000 film, The Beach, to Phuket’s shoreline, there are world-famous locations across the country where you can wander beside glittering waters. But

The Psychology of Preparedness: From Hiking Essentials to Financial Planning

The Psychology of Preparedness: From Hiking Essentials to Financial Planning

Preparedness is when you plan for things to go right, but also just in case things go wrong. You have a flight booked in a month or are going on a hike with your best friend on the weekend. Either