This week, April 11-17th, is Tick Bite Prevention Week. It sounds like it should have a lot more attention than it does, but maybe that’s due to the upcoming royal wedding taking the shine off it, or maybe its just people don’t like to think about being bitten by Ticks.
A Hiker found this Tick - from andylangager Flikr
Despite the lack of attention it’s getting from elsewhere, both ourselves and CampingNinja care enough about our readers/users to give this some real attention, just as we have previously on this blog talking about Prevention of Midge Bites.
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If you’ve been asleep for the past few weeks you may be forgiven for not realising that winter is upon us. With winter generally comes danger for many people, including walkers. Winter is also the time of year when lots of people take up walking as a hobby, thanks to Christmas presents or because they have made a new years resolution to get fit!
Either way, the more walkers, ramblers, hikers and backpackers we have the better. Not only do these groups get fit and stay fit but they also get to enjoy more of our amazing countryside.
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The award winning and much loved ME Kongur at £252 is a lot of money, so why wouldn't you want to protect it?
Breathable waterproof fabrics such as Gore Tex, eVent and Gelanots are highly technical and can be expensive. So it is not surprising that there are numerous products on the market that claim to protect and prolong the life of waterproof clothing. Is it necessary to use these fabric care products or will my waterproofs be ok as long as I simply look after them?
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What is a Rucksack Cover?
They are usually made from lightweight, waterproof, ripstop fabric and are secured around your rucksack with elasticated drawcord. When not in use they can be packed away into their own little stuff sack.
Trekmates Backpack Covers are available in small, medium and large to fit different sizes of rucksacks. Small fits 20-45 litre rucksacks, medium fits 45-65 litre rucksacks and large fits 65+ litre rucksacks.
Do I Need a Rucksack Cover?
The purpose of rucksack / Backpack covers is to protect your rucksack from the rain, but are they really necessary?
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Stepping Lightly on his climb up Blackpool Tower, August 2009.
In August this year, climber and urbex legend “Stepping Lightly” hit the headlines in the national press following his covert ascent of Blackpool Tower. Stepping Lightly has climbed many structures including one of Battersea Power Station’s iconic chimneys, Willington Power Station cooling towers and the famous Angel of the North in Gateshead. He also likes bridge climbing and has climbed the Forth Rail Bridge, and the Humber and Severn Bridges.
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I’m sure over the years we’ve all had our fair share of blisters, but what is the best way to avoid them and what should we do when we get one?
Blisters generally occur from friction on the skin from your socks or shoes this repeated friction causes the outer layer of the skin to separate from the fiber layer. The resulting “pocket” then fills up with a clear fluid (serum) and forms a blister.
Some Bad Blisters. Source : Jason Cartwright - Flickr
How to Avoid Blisters
- Make sure you have a pair of boots that are a good fit and be sure to break them in well.
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Recently I’ve posted about mountain marathons, the key to enjoying fell running is good fitness. The trouble is it can be hard to get up and out and get training. I’ve decided to put together a list of tips for getting out of the house and keeping motivated.
Train with a friend
Its definitely much easier to get out onto the hills for a walk or a run if you have a friend harassing you to come out with you or someone you don’t want to disappoint.
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Travel Advice: Cape Tribulation, Australia
When I was backpacking, I spent a little bit of time in North-Eastern Australia, in particular camping around Cape Tribulation, a protected World Heritage site. Cape Tribulation is a coastal paradise, with tropical mangrove swamps behind you and flat sandy beaches and crystal blue waters in front. A real haven.
Whilst there, I was told by our bus driver that you better watch-out, it’s Cassowary territory and these guy are out to get us all. To me this is what horror movies are made of – an untimely, embarrassing death by a chubby, multi-coloured bird.
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Whilst we wait for the full story on the Cumulus Reviews, I thought it would be a great idea to plug a blog hole and right a little post on plans and preperations for winter camping and winter outdoor sports…
Are you a fine weather outdoor enthusiast, like my colleague next to me, or a stoney-faced, hardy 4 season outdoor person? Let us know…
We want your tips on enjoying the outdoors throughout all seasons…not just the summer!
- Where to go…
- What to take…
- How to prepare…
- Why you do it to yourself…
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There has been great interest in Cumulus Sleeping Bags in recent years. if you’ve got one, good choice, if not, read on…
Why Do Cumulus Sleeping Bags Stand-Apart?
What stands Cumulus apart from the down sleeping bag crowd and the reason for us selling their sleeping bags, is their incredible warmth-to-weight ratio, and at a very affordable price. To follow is some tests and reviews on the Cumulus sleeping bag range, but first a little bit about Cumulus:
About Cumulus Sleeping Bags
From their website, here is a little bit of blurb about cumulus sleeping bags:
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