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Comment on A celebration of mountain culture in the Outdoor Capital of the UK by Walking Sticks

Walking Sticks — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:45:27 +0000

The talk by Bob Shepton sounds good. I’ll try to be there.

Comment on What Are The Best Walking Socks? by Andy H

Andy H — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:24:08 +0000

I discovered Bridgedales about 5 years ago and believe that they are the Rolls Royce of the sock world. Brilliant to wear for work or walking

Comment on Pembrokeshire for all walkers by Tom in Pembrokeshire

Tom in Pembrokeshire — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:05:32 +0000

Indeed, the the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a beautiful hike, but I have not had the opportunity to complete it yet, despite the fact I live in St Dogmaels.

Comment on Carry on camping in cold weather! by annette walker

annette walker — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:31:15 +0000

Ive never considered camping out of season till now so great blog…roll on november!

Comment on Top 10 Most Dangerous Treks by Jenna

Jenna — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:04:14 +0000

Great post! We hiked the Inca Trail in Machu Picchu. It was one of the most memorable experiences I've had in my life. We most enjoyed the Inca Trail Tours.

Comment on Canoeing in Denmark by randy

randy — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:32:33 +0000

I had other ideas on canoeing but I guess your post tells it best mate.

Comment on Lights for camping by Courtney

Courtney — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:43:53 +0000

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Comment on Top ten 21st Century essentials for walkers by Cat Broughton

Cat Broughton — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:38:24 +0000

Sorry but must diagree with your statement:
Clothing – wearing technical fabrics and designs means that spare clothing is not as important as it once was but, happily, extra insulation need not take up much space in your rucksack these days and will offer far more protection and flexibility than the old ‘wooly pully’.

Spare clothing is still essential. The temperature at the top of a mountain is a lot colder than at the bottom, so you can hit snow and sleet even in summer. And synthetic clothing can’t cope with this. In fact wool is still, and scientifically proven to be, a far better insulator than any synthetic. You’ve only got to read the report on Mallory’s clothing from the 1923 Everest Expedition!

Wool gives better protection, is warmer for the equivalent weight, and is far more flexible than any synthetic, and in addition is sustainable and biodegradable. it won’t stink either after a couple of hour’s wear.

Comment on What Are The Best Walking Socks? by Cat Broughton

Cat Broughton — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:25:54 +0000

Tried the Bridgedales as we both like merino socks but found they shrink quite a lot in the wash - even on a 30 deg wool wash. Also tried other brands with a lot of merino in them and found the same thing. Then saw these reviewed on Pete Macfarlane's blog. We bough the Taihape Fell socks and theyre great, more comfortable than the Bridgedales and they haven't shrunk in the wash.

Comment on Glamping – Top 10 Locations by admin

admin — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:02:20 +0000

Thanks for your comment Nathalie, most appreciated.