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Monthly Archives: February 2012
A great advert for The Brecon Beacons?
Not sure whether to laugh or cry but apparently part of the build up to the Olympic Games is a series of tourist posters advertising Great Britain to the rest of the world. Good, yes? Should be but then apparently … Continue reading
The Lightwave T0 – updated. The T10 is here!
Having owned and used a Lightwave T0 1-man tent a few years ago, it was with interest that I saw an updated version called the T10 which is out this year. Now I really liked the T0 as a tent but it … Continue reading
The cost of outdoor gear – is expensive necessarily the best?
I was walking through Brecon the other day and found myself browsing the various gear shops there ( 🙂 ) and one thing struck me. That is apart from the fact that there are 5 dedicated gear shops and a few other shops … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, General chit chat
Tagged costs, gear, Henry Shires, Hilleberg, Lichfield, manufacturing cost, Mountain Laurel Designs, Oookworks
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Congratulations – a new life and a new family
A friend of mine, Neil Reeby (through walking, camping and originally via Outdoors Magic) has just had a baby girl with his better half. His daughter Alice was born at twelve fifty in the morning today, the 22nd February. She … Continue reading
Posted in General chit chat
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The written word …. how do you prefer yours?
A recent spate of book reviews, a discussion on Twitter and a quick check on my current collection has prompted me to write a post about the written word. Travel books, guidebooks and outdoor specialist books form a sizeable but not … Continue reading
Posted in General chit chat
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Best Walks in Southern Wales by Richard Sale – a book review
It is a well know fact that I like books. It is also a well known fact that I like walking. It is also unsurprising to know that I like Southern Wales (I live and walk here). Therefore when I … Continue reading
Posted in Book reviews
Tagged best walks in southern wales, richard sale, south wales guide, walking book, walks
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Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures 