by Paula Goude | Dec 7, 2017 | Canoeing, Hiking, Kit, Mountaineering
It’s Day 7 of our 12 Gift of Christmas. If you’re still stumped as to what to buy the Adventurer in your life for Christmas, this could just be the thing. I cannot sing the praises of this brand enough. I wear their stuff when I’m on the hill,...
by Michael Goude | Dec 6, 2017 | Hiking, Kit, Mountaineering
We featured the Silva Expedition 4 Compass on Day 3, and we always recommend that you take a map and compass (and know how to use them) when you head into the hills. That said, we believe there is still room for technology and a good GPS unit is a great addition to...
by Paula Goude | Dec 5, 2017 | Hiking, Kit
On Day 4 we talked about the stove. Today we’re recommending the pots and pans to cook with. Let’s face it, if you’re camping, canoeing or spending time in the hills, food as fuel or as comfort is a pretty important element in the planning, right?...
by Paula Goude | Dec 4, 2017 | Hiking, Kit, Mountaineering
The MSR Pocket Rocket stove is my choice of stove for camping and backpacking. I know Michael prefers the MSR Windburner which we reviewed last month, but this one works well for me. They have since updated the design slightly so if you buy one now you are likely to...
by Michael Goude | Dec 2, 2017 | Hiking, Kit, Navigation
It’s day 3 of our 12 Gifts of Christmas and where would we be without our trusted compass? Yes, we have a GPS that we take out on the hill with us, but we never go without a map and compass too. You can never be sure that the battery will last or the...
by Paula Goude | Dec 2, 2017 | Canoeing, Hiking, Kit, Mountaineering, Nutrition
Just to reassure you I thought I should point out that all of our recommended gifts in our 12 Gifts of Christmas are all items that we own and use – a lot. They haven’t been given to us by brands to include, they really are our own choices. We only...
