With almost half of my munro journey under my belt now I was in need of a new pair of boots. My Mammut B1 winter boots had served me well as a do it all, 4 season hiking boot but had worn down over the miles. I’d enjoyed their overall stiffness to handle a C1 […]
Category: Gear Review
Reviewing Wimaxit USB powered monitor
It is nice to enjoy the peace and tranquility of camper van life as I experienced in my recent bothy adventure. Sometimes however you need to get a bit of work done or want to catch up on the latest blockbuster movie while on the move. Bosses don’t seem to understand the reply of van […]
What is a base layer?
What is a base layer and do I need one for the mountains? A base layer such as the Rab Dryflow pictured below, is a vital piece of equipment for anyone heading out into the mountains, climbing or mountain biking. Through the wonder of modern fabric technology it will help to keep you warm in […]
Are fitness trackers still relevant?
Are fitness trackers still relevant? If you enjoy heading outdoors into the mountains, chances are you like recording your route and examining the results. Whether its mountain biking or a short hike, recording your activity is a good way of checking your distance travelled and performance. The boom of fitness trackers over the last few […]
What drone should I buy to use outdoors in the mountains?
Drones have been in the news frequently lately through misuse in urban areas and near busy flight paths. This presents a good opportunity to reduce some of the negativity around the technology and your drone to a safer purpose in the mountains. Well away from populated areas and in open spaces, a drone can be […]
Do I need a GPS for exploring the mountains and munro bagging?
I’ve been asked this question by many hill walkers when they begin looking at longer mountain routes or munros that don’t have a clearly defined path to the summit. While a GPS is no replacement for a map, compass and the knowledge to use it, they can be useful pieces of technology to help route finding outdoors. […]