Outdoorangus Co / Gear
Dawn on a seabird headland is the kind of light and sound that rewires the day: cliffs glow, guillemots and kittiwakes fill the air, and the cold is worth every shiver. Over the years I’ve learned that staying mobile yet ready is the trick — a full field suitcase is often overkill, but an empty...
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A muddy winter ridge day in the UK is one of my favourite kinds of walk: raw light, wind‑scoured views, and a landscape that rewards a slow pace and a curious eye. But when I’m carrying a mirrorless camera and the Osprey Archeon 35, I want to be sure that my kit keeps me comfortable, my camera...
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I spend most shoulder-season walks juggling temperature swings: chilly starts, sweat on climbs, sudden drizzle, then a cold wind on the ridge. If you only want one midlayer to carry in a 20L rucksack and trust to keep you warm and comfortable, it has to be versatile, packable, and reliable when...
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I love shooting cliff-top seascapes and coastal wildlife, but hauling a heavy, purpose-built hide isn’t always practical on a long walking day. Over the years I’ve developed a simple, lightweight way to rig a tarpaulin camera blind using eight cheap hardware items you can tuck into a daypack....
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If you’re like me, a good pair of walking boots is the difference between a day spent enjoying boggy moors and one ruined by sore feet or wet socks. Buying secondhand boots is a great way to save money and reduce waste, but it takes a bit of know-how to avoid a dud. I’ve tested and worn plenty...
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Why a strict 10-item kit works for exposed headlandsHeadland photography is a lesson in restraint. On exposed cliffs you’re dealing with wind, spray, uncertain footing and birds that are often distant and quick. I don’t want a van-load of kit on these walks — I want a compact, reliable 20L...
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I’ve learned to travel light without sacrificing the things that make a microadventure feel complete: a dry shelter, warm layers, a hot drink, and my camera kit. Packing for a coast-to-coast microadventure in a 30‑litre rucksack is an exercise in priorities and organisation — it forces you to...
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Choosing between a 20L and a 30L rucksack for dawn landscape photography is one of those practical decisions that feels simple until you're standing at a misty viewpoint with a leaking waterproof and a tripod too big for your pack. I’ve spent thousands of hours walking and photographing across...
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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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