Cycle touring, camping & the great outdoors
Articles, news and kit reviews from the great outdoors
Whatever I’m doing at the weekend I can guarantee one thing, it’ll be in the great outdoors. Whether it’s fishing, walking, wild camping or cycling, it’ll be somewhere as far detached from civilisation as possible. This doesn’t necessarily have to be miles away from my home town of Portsmouth, just somewhere rich in nature and … Read more…
Everyone has their own ideas about what items are packing list essentials for a cycle tour. I often read spirited forum debates about what should or should not be found in your panniers. The first point to make before you read any further is ‘just do it’! Whatever gear you have, too little or too … Read more…
Titanium really is the perfect material for lightweight travel. It’s super lightweight, strong, hygienic, will not taint the taste of food and drink and if it’s looked after correctly, titanium kit will last a lifetime. Titanium as a material is expensive but the benefits to the outdoor explorer far outweigh the one-off outlay cost. It is … Read more…
Cycle touring and lure fishing are both passions of mine. Whilst cycle touring I have often come across excellent opportunities for some great fishing. Both interests require a fair amount of kit and because of this I never combined fishing with my cycle touring. Over the years both interests kit requirements have become lighter mainly due … Read more…
There are few better ways to see some of the world’s most stunning natural wonders than exploring them on your own two feet. While those new to walking holidays might imagine hiking dozens or even hundreds of miles to be an enormous chore, a hiking trip can be exceptionally relaxing and rewarding when approached in … Read more…
I was asked to show off the latest range of kit from Plano Frabill for the cameras with my good mate and angling pal of 25+ years Dan Sissons (twitter – @langstoneangler) I’m in no way connected with or sponsored by Plano Frabill but I was really impressed with the whole range especially the ‘Frabill’ clothing … Read more…