There is no one single to wash a sleeping bag. They can be washed by hand, in a machine, or by a professional company (but this latter option has some important considerations which we’ll look at in a while). You can even beat your sleeping bag over a boulder to shake out dirt and grit, but we don’t advise this… unless you have a serious amount of spare money to pay for regular purchases of new sleeping bags.This post is part of our larger sleeping bag guide – a collection of hints, tips and advice for anyone wantint to know how to choose, use and maintain a sleeping bag.Okay, let’s move...…There is no one single to wash a sleeping bag. They can be washed by hand, in a machine, or by a professional company (but this latter option has some important considerations which we’ll look at in a while). You can even beat your sleeping bag over a boulder to shake out dirt and grit, but we don’t advise this… unless you have a serious amount of spare money to pay for regular purchases of new sleeping bags.This post is part of our larger sleeping bag guide – a collection of hints, tips and advice for anyone wantint to know how to choose, use and maintain a sleeping bag.Okay, let’s move...WW…

Having good fitting pair of hiking boots is one of the most important considerations you need to make before you set off on the trails. Probably the second most important is the choice of insole. But why?On a trek or hike, your feet are subjected to constant pounding which leads to high levels of stress and, in turn, other common injuries. If your insoles don’t provide adequate support and protection this will only make matters worse.Read our guide to hiking boots for more information on buying, preparing and get the most out of your boots.Hiking insoles for boots differ from standard...…Having good fitting pair of hiking boots is one of the most important considerations you need to make before you set off on the trails. Probably the second most important is the choice of insole. But why?On a trek or hike, your feet are subjected to constant pounding which leads to high levels of stress and, in turn, other common injuries. If your insoles don’t provide adequate support and protection this will only make matters worse.Read our guide to hiking boots for more information on buying, preparing and get the most out of your boots.Hiking insoles for boots differ from standard...WW…

There are many devices vying for the tag of best satellite communicator, but working the best option for you can be difficult. Understanding the pros and cons of data rates, subscriptions, GPS, and messaging capabilities isn’t for the faint-hearted, but we’ve got you. Jake and I have tested and operated a large number of satellite messengers over the past 7 years which means we know what we’re talking about.Scroll down for our choice of the best options in 2023.ContentsAt the most basic level, a satellite messenger is a device that provides at least one-way communications. Other less...…There are many devices vying for the tag of best satellite communicator, but working the best option for you can be difficult. Understanding the pros and cons of data rates, subscriptions, GPS, and messaging capabilities isn’t for the faint-hearted, but we’ve got you. Jake and I have tested and operated a large number of satellite messengers over the past 7 years which means we know what we’re talking about.Scroll down for our choice of the best options in 2023.ContentsAt the most basic level, a satellite messenger is a device that provides at least one-way communications. Other less...WW…

Located in the Brecon Beacons, and a short distance from the Four Waterfalls walk, Pen y Fan is the highest mountain in South Wales and southern England. The summit is 878m (2880 ft) high and is accessible via four routes up the mountain. With inclines as high as 16% (rising 160m over a distance of 1km), this is an arduous climb. At 4 miles, the shortest route to the peak is classed as a short hike.This guide is part of our growing list of hiking and walking routes in Wales.Table Of ContentsAbout Pen Y Fan4 Pen y Fan routesRecommended gear for walking Pen y FanPen Y Fan walk car parksFAQsIs...…Located in the Brecon Beacons, and a short distance from the Four Waterfalls walk, Pen y Fan is the highest mountain in South Wales and southern England. The summit is 878m (2880 ft) high and is accessible via four routes up the mountain. With inclines as high as 16% (rising 160m over a distance of 1km), this is an arduous climb. At 4 miles, the shortest route to the peak is classed as a short hike.This guide is part of our growing list of hiking and walking routes in Wales.Table Of ContentsAbout Pen Y Fan4 Pen y Fan routesRecommended gear for walking Pen y FanPen Y Fan walk car parksFAQsIs...WW…

On one of my earliest hiking trips I recall that I carried entire spare outfits, a heavy old Swedish army camping stove, at least one saucepan, and a two-man tent that weighed several kilos. Unsurprisingly, the thing I remember most about that trip is the overwhelming struggle, how heavy my pack was, and ways of reducing a good deal of the weight. I’ve learnt, adapted, and improved since then but being able to reduce pack weight is a process, not a one-off change, and even now I’m constantly looking for ways that I can ditch unnecessary items or swap to lighter options. And do so without...…On one of my earliest hiking trips I recall that I carried entire spare outfits, a heavy old Swedish army camping stove, at least one saucepan, and a two-man tent that weighed several kilos. Unsurprisingly, the thing I remember most about that trip is the overwhelming struggle, how heavy my pack was, and ways of reducing a good deal of the weight. I’ve learnt, adapted, and improved since then but being able to reduce pack weight is a process, not a one-off change, and even now I’m constantly looking for ways that I can ditch unnecessary items or swap to lighter options. And do so without...WW…