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Gear Review: GORE H5 SHAKEDRY Hooded Rain Jacket
Gore has always been a forerunner of new rainproof technology and this jacket takes the latest innovations to come out of the Gore labs and combines
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Illuminate Hoody
I’ve been testing the Outdoor Research Illuminate Hoody for several months and I can say it’s an excellent all-rounder for day hikes and backpacking
Too Close for Comfort? Our Couple’s PCT Sleep System
Do a pack shakedown. Make sure you’ve tuned your gear in before you hike. All sound advice we didn’t take when we embarked on our PCT thru hike. Instead we ordered our big three straight to San Diego. We’d done loads of research and knew what we wanted based on our previous backpacking trips but it was certainly a big gamble for items which would ultimately take us to Canada. In our case, we lucked out — our setup was ideal for what we wanted. This piece explores the pros and cons of our setup and why it might be more suited for a different type of trip.
Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast: 200 Miles Across Rural England
Wainwright’s Coast to Coast is a long distance unofficial trail in Britain that goes from the Irish Sea to the North Sea via three national parks. The scenery varies dramatically from day to day and the trail gives hikers the flexibility of how much support, luxury or adventure they want. Itineraries vary from 10 to 15 days covering about 52,000 foot of elevation change over 192 miles. This trail is a great taste of what a longer distance trail is like, with the security of towns and pubs along the way.
How to Complete a Thru-Hike Without Killing Your Significant Other
Whilst at the PCT starting monument, the legendary trail angel, Scout, pulled us over to one side; “Have I given you the couples chat yet?”. Why would you need a couples chat? Surely hiking with your partner is easier? In reality, a thru-hike is like injecting a triple shot of caffeine directly into the veins your relationship. Here are a few tips that helped us get the most out of our time together on trail.