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Mountainbiking kit list for newbies

26th January 202126th January 2021 by admin
Mountain biking kit list

Joining a mountain biking club or group? You might want to consider this list of “desirable” items for your rides: 1. Hardware Pump Allen Keys Tyre Levers Puncture Outfit Spanner if …

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What to have in your first aid kit when hiking/climbing

21st January 202121st January 2021 by admin
Mountain hiking - 1st aid

After going on long hikes/climbs lately I decided that it would be prudent for me to start carrying a first aid kit on me. I’ve read some horror stories about …

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What mountain clothing do I need?

21st January 202121st January 2021 by admin
Mountain gear

Having the right gear in the mountains will make a huge difference to your day, protecting you from the elements, keeping you comfortable and allowing you to get on with …

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Walking boot fitting tips

21st January 202120th January 2021 by admin
Walking boot tips

Looking for a new pair of walking boots? Keep these tips in mind. 1. Thick socks can leave you cold. A sock’s main purpose is to keep your foot dry …

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Footbeds / Orthotics in ski boots – what are they and why do I need them?

21st January 202120th January 2021 by admin
Ski boots

People often ask about the need for footbeds or orthotics in ski boots, if they are so important why do the manufacturers of footwear not provide them? The need for …

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Advice: purchasing Boots for Skiing, Walking or Climbing.

21st January 202120th January 2021 by admin
Buying walking boots

BREAKING IN All footwear requires some amount of breaking in before reaching optimum comfort, therefore we would expect your new footwear to feel firm, snug, perhaps a little stiff, but …

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Kit guide – climbing UK hills and mountains

21st January 202119th January 2021 by admin
Mountain hiking

It never ceases to amaze me just how unprepared hikers can be when going up some of the UK’s biggest hills and mountains. Yet a busy day can see mountain …

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Wild camping – wild water

21st January 202117th January 2021 by admin

This article originally appeared on hikingblog.co.uk. When it comes to wild camping, you are going to need to find yourself some wild drinking water. The first important question is where …

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Physical fitness for hiking or trekking

21st January 202116th January 2021 by admin

Physical fitness is an important part of any outdoor activity. But for those people interested in getting into trekking, physical fitness is probably less of an issue at the start …

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Camouflage: the hidden truth

21st January 202121st December 2020 by admin
camouflage spearfishing

How could camouflage help the spearfisherman? We all know the story; a good size fish boldly cruises into view, then suddenly, just before the gun is aimed, it turns away …

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