Tag Archives: bivvy

September Update….

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

A month….whoosh! September here and nearly gone. Walking opportunities quite limited due to work pressures and family commitments. A few local walks done but no mountains this month, or camping….. Actually I tell a lie. I did go camping 4 … Continue reading →

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The Book of The Bivvy – a quick review

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Just a quick review of a small but significant book about bivvying… . . This book is a modern classic and a personal favourite of mine. I bought the book a few years ago on a whim when I was playing … Continue reading →

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A Very Windy Weekend in the Black Mountains!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Quick post to say that the strong winds experienced through the UK over the past week or so have also visited the Black Mountains down here in South Wales. This was all well and good but I had also managed … Continue reading →

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