I’ve had more than a few unplanned nights on Scottish hills — late descents after navigation went pear-shaped, sheltering from sudden storms, or taking the pragmatic call to wait out fading light rather than push on. When you’re caught out, the choice of shelter matters: it shapes how warm,...
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Choosing between a 30L and a 45L rucksack for multi-day ridge walks in the UK is one of those decisions that seems small until you're halfway up a wet, windy fell with your toes numb and your waterproof buried somewhere at the bottom of your pack. Over years of walking ridgelines from the Lake...
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I’ve spent countless hours walking Britain’s coastlines with a camera on my chest and a full pack on my back. Long coastal days can be brutal on shoulders and lower back: constant wind, narrow paths, slippery rocks and the need to carry camera gear that doesn’t like to be jostled. Switching...
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