Tag Archives: Oookworks

A North Wales trip report

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

So, I have finally managed to get round to doing my report on my trip to North of Wales and a very nice few days… Robin, Sean and I had agreed a few months ago to meet up in North Wales … Continue reading →

Posted in General chit chat, Trips | Tagged Blogpackinglight, carnedd llewelyn, Lightwave T10, maeneira, north wales, Oookworks, snowdonia, wildcamping | 25 Comments

North Wales adventure – a forthcoming trip

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Well, I shall be away for a 3 day trip to North Wales at the end of this week and I can honestly say I am really looking forward to this. I shall be going with Robin of Blogpackinglight and … Continue reading →

Posted in General chit chat, Trips | Tagged Blogpackinglight, gear list, North Wales trip, Oookworks, weather forecast | 17 Comments

The cost of outdoor gear – is expensive necessarily the best?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

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 | 29 Comments

Oookworks – a new UK based UL outdoor gear cottage industry on the scene

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

I am off on a quick weekend walk and wildcamp tomorrow but before I do, I thought I would just do a quick post to introduce a relative newcomer on the UL manufacturing scene. . Oookworks are a Cumbria based cottage … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear, General chit chat | Tagged cottage industry, Oookworks, UL, Ultralight gear | 8 Comments