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Hiking Brand Deep-Dive: Rab
Anyone who has read this blog a lot over the last few years will know that both authors are lovers…
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Quilts v Sleeping Bags – how to get a good night’s sleep on the trail
For most people, if you think of camping you think of sleeping bags. While very hardy souls might make like…
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Essential Hiking Skills and Gear You’ll Need in 2021
Let’s take a look at the essential hiking skills you’ll need for 2021, because 2020 was a nightmare year that…
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Choosing the Best backpack for Hiking Is Easy (Honest).
You’ve come to the end of a hard day’s hiking. Your feet are swollen, your legs tired and all you…
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How to choose a smartwatch for hiking
Smartwatch and hiking: two words that cause chaos in our heads! I know how you feel. When I first…
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Five great last-minute presents for hiking enthusiasts
It’s the weekend before Christmas and, depending where in the world you live, Covid restrictions might be making in-person shopping…
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Top tips for expedition planning
So, you have a big dream…good. No matter what expedition, adventure or challenge you can imagine, it can be achieved…
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Q&A: Should you wear GORE-TEX boots for hiking?
Between us, James and I have owned and worn a lot of different hiking footwear over the years. Classic leather…
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What Is Rucking?: Awesome Cardio for Running Haters
Here’s a revelation: one of the two authors of TrekSumo hates running. He sees it as the very embodiment of…
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What Makes A Down Jacket Warm? Complete Guide
Laike Baikal, Russia – you’ll need a high quality down jacket if you’re going to trek this location. Note: This…
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