Category Archives: Gear

A whisper of news from Oookworks….

Recently, in the absence of any camping (sad face), I have been looking at the season ahead and trying to gauge when and where I might actually get out. I am hoping for at least a night out at Easter … Continue reading

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Barney models his dog coat

Barney has finally grown enough to fit into the waterproof coat I bought him last month. I didnt pay a huge amount for it as he is still growing. When he is fully mature I may get a more well … Continue reading

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RIP Montrail CTC’s

So after several thousand miles of walking, scrambling, running and occasionally playing football in them, my Montrail CTC trail shoes finally gave up the ghost. In fact they passed away doing what they were made to do….walking in the great … Continue reading

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Oookworks Oookstar inner on order

Trying saying that after a few drinks! 🙂 I finally cracked and decided to get a custom made inner from Sean at Oookworks for my MLD Trailstar. I have a bivvy bag for during summer but thought that a bespoke … Continue reading

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The perfect outdoor jacket?

No, before you ask, I haven’t found the perfect jacket but have been pondering this little question on and off for some time now. Lets start off with the obvious for the UK. It doesn’t exist. There is always a … Continue reading

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Berghaus Freeflow 20 Rucksack – a review

Ok, so a chance to catch up with posting a review of the Berghaus Freeflow 20 rucksack. I have owned several Berghaus rucksacks in the past and so its a brand I am used to. I have had this rucksack … Continue reading

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