Full article with thanks to: cicerone.co.uk/lighten-that-load Inveterate backpacker and guidebook writer Paddy Dillon warns of the dangers of carrying an over-heavy pack and shares his tips on packing light to make sure you get the most out of your long-distance walk or international trek. Keen long-distance walkers are happiest walking day after day along trails that take weeks to complete, … Read More
5 Top Tips for Hiking in Bad Weather
Full article with thanks to: gearuphiking.com/hiking-in-bad-weather Hiking is not only a chance for you to get some physical activity, but it’s also an opportunity to relax and unwind. And you are probably in for one great ride – whether you decide to go hiking on your own or with a group of your closest friends. But what happens when you wake up on … Read More
Covering the Basics: The Beginner Backpacker
Full article with thanks to: thebmc.co.uk/top-six-tips-for-beginner-backpackers What’s better than a day in the hills? Easy – several days or more. Here are our top six essential tips for walkers looking to take their first steps into walking far and sleeping wild. Backpacking – not to be confused with what drunken twentysomethings do in India – is defined by the Backpacker’s … Read More