A head torch is one of those items you may not use on every hike, but you should still carry one. In the UK, especially in autumn and winter, daylight disappears quickly. A delayed route, wrong tur...
Pack Liner or Rain Cover for UK Hiking
A wet backpack is annoying. Wet spare clothes are worse. In the UK, where rain can last all afternoon, hikers need a reliable way to keep important gear dry. The two common options are a pack liner...
What Size Daypack for UK Hiking
Choosing a daypack sounds easy until you start packing for a proper UK hill walk. Waterproof jacket, spare layer, food, water, map, first aid kit, headtorch, gloves and maybe waterproof trousers al...
Waterproof Socks or Gaiters for UK Hiking
Wet feet are part of hiking in the UK. You can start on a dry path and still end up crossing boggy ground, long wet grass or muddy field edges within an hour. That is why many hikers end up asking ...
How to Keep Gear Dry Inside a Tent
Keeping gear dry inside a tent is one of the basic skills of UK camping. It sounds simple until you arrive at camp after hours of rain, with wet boots, a damp pack and condensation already forming ...
What Makes a Good Backpacking Tent for Rain
A tent does not need to be a four-season mountain shelter to handle rain well. But it does need good design. In the UK, rain is not a rare emergency. It is part of normal camping. A good backpackin...