Tag Archives: kit

Camping madness!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

It seems like camping fever has gripped the household. Both my kids have declared their wishes, nay demands, to go camping several times in April and May. Whats more is that they want to bring friends! Whilst this is not … Continue reading →

Posted in General chit chat, Trips | Tagged april camping, kids camping, kit | 6 Comments

When outdoor kit goes bad….how often do kit purchases go wrong for us?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

So, we are good at recognising good kit and also letting other people know about it. Are we as forthcoming about poor kit? Kit that we bought and didnt work. Kit that we bought and lasted 5 minutes. Worst of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear, General chit chat | Tagged buying, choices, kit, outdoor gear, selling | 18 Comments

A week is a long time – a few thoughts from a brewer’s pack

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Some weeks are long, some weeks are short, some weeks are monotonous and some weeks brimming with events. Do you ever get times when there is just so much to get done, cram in or achieve is a short space … Continue reading →

Posted in General chit chat | Tagged friends, gear thoughts, job, kit, walks | 2 Comments

2011 – Top 10 kit items

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Innevitable isnt it? Here we are at the end of the year and time to reflect on what worked well during my camping and walking trips over the past 12 months. Some of these are new and some are older. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear, General chit chat | Tagged Black Diamond, Bridgedale, Buffalo, Caldera Cone, Camping, Hilleberg, kit, Montrail, MSR, Rab, Ron Hill, ULA, walking | 5 Comments

Quick Update – still going

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Summer has been and almost gone it seems. I have been busy walking and camping on a regular basis during that time but havent had the chance to put any updates on my blog. That’s good right? Work has also taken up a … Continue reading →

Posted in General chit chat | Tagged Black Mountains, blog, brecon beacons, Camping, kit, posts, summer, walking, Wye Valley | 1 Comment

Quick update – A glorious walk and kit tested!

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

So, with summer finally here (albeit it for a day before the rain returned) I managed to get out again for another day walk. I will give a full account when I have recovered! Needless to say that I struggled … Continue reading →

Posted in Walks | Tagged brecon beacons, kit, reservoir, summer, Tal y Bont, Talybont reservoir, Walk | Leave a comment