Outdoor journalist and pro gear tester. @mindomountains ambassador.
Author of Peak Bagging Wales - available to pre-order. š“ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó æ Cymro
Planning a Welsh getaway? Looking for some Welsh adventure inspiration?
Peak Bagging Wales by local author @will_renwick_ is available to pre-order now. ( Link in bio)
The 49 routes guide you to all 188 Welsh Nuttalls and are grouped into 11 regions, showcasing the remarkable variety of landscapes across Wales.
āEach route includes ā
šæMaps
šæElevation profiles
šæTurn-by-turn directions
šæPublic transport
šæParking
šæRefreshment details
šæDownloadable GPX files
šæCustom timings for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and runners.
#PEAKBAGGING #WALES #NUTTALLS #WALKING #INSPIRINGADVENTURE
If you like the blend of functionality and aesthetics that the Salomon XT6 brings to the table, here are some other trailproof options that you might even like betterā¦
1. The @lasportivagram TX5
2. @salewa Alp Trainer
3. @scarpa_world Ribelle Run XT GTX
And an extra thatās not from š®š¹
4. The @dannerboots N45 GTX
Full reviews for all of these are on our site.
4 high performance rain jacket brands that blend functionality and minimalist styleā¦
1. @klattermusen - checkout their Asynja jacket
2. @montbell_official - the Rain Trekker 2.0 is the showpiece
3. @inselberg.equipment - see the Axiom 3L
4. @paramooutdoor - the Velez Smock š
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Deep into Dartmoor. Will Renwick practices his right to roam, spending a night under the stars and amongst history stretching back up to 4,500 years.
Featured:
āŗļøThe new @msr_gear Hubba Hubba LT two-person backpacking tent.
š„ The @msr_gear Pocket Rocket DLX (weighs just 83g)
š¤ The @thermarest Prolite Apex sleeping mat
All available now from @ellisbrigham
#leavenotrace #dartmoor
Always camp with respect to nature and those around you. Visit the Dartmoor National Park website for more on the rules and ethics around ābackpack campingā within the area.
4 rain jacket brands that are trusted by mountain rescue professionals.
1. @paramooutdoor - check out their Aspira jacket
2. @keelaoutdoors - the Munro jacket = bombproof
3. @buffalosystems - all about the Mountain Shirt
4. @hellyhansen - see the Odin range.
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Peak Bagging Wales - now available to pre-order from @vertebrate_publishing and numerous places online š
What a journey working on this has been. Canāt wait until itās out there and, hopefully, inspiring people to explore our beautiful country š“ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó æ
The perfect running vest?
Hereās OM editor @will_renwick_ out using the new Duro Pro 7 from @ospreyeurope in the mountains of North Wales.
His overall impression? Itās a vest pack with reliable stability - whatever the load youāre carrying - while every detail is there to support your journey and to make the vest go unnoticed.
Full review coming soon on our site.
#ad #paidpartnership
Thereās a reason people swear by these hiking bootsā¦
Weāve tested a lot of boots over the years at @outdoors_magic - but very few come with a story like this.
@altberg.yorkshire.boot.makers was founded in 1989 and still operates out of its Richmond workshop to this day ā with many of the original staff members still present, including founder Mike Sheehan and his son Joe.
Richmond, Yorkshire, was once a town dominated by shoemaking, but when the last factory closed down, Mike stepped in with an idea. Today, the outdoor footwear brand he created is now one of the most highly-regarded in Europe and people travel right across the country specifically to benefit from their specialist boot-fitting services.
And whatever your foot shape, thereās an Altberg boot for you.
We put their Fremington boot to the test across limestone paths, steep ascents, and classic Yorkshire bog, and it was the perfect tool for the job.
Read more about the Altberg story, and how we got on with their boots, via the link in our bio.
š£ļø @will_renwick_
š„ @davemacfarlane
#HikingBoots #YorkshireThreePeaks #ad #paidpartnership
This morning in Eryri - one last route check before my guidebook, Peak Bagging Wales, goes to print.
Itās going to be a good summer. Canāt wait to get out there and start promoting some of the 49 Welsh mountain routes Iāve compiled.
#wales #adventure #eryri #northwales #cymru
Straight into our list of the best lightweight sleeping bags weāve tested.
Weāve been out using the @rab.equipment Neutrino -6, a sleeping bag designed for nights dropping down to around 0C with a limit of -6.
Hereās the clincher: it weighs just 870g and packs down to a size smaller than a regular loaf of bread, making it ideal for summer treks and fast and light adventures in the mountains.
How have Rab achieved this? High quality 800 fill power down and an innovative construction involving long vertical baffles and helix-shaped horizontal ones - all combining to prevent down migration and to minimise cold spots. Expect large draught baffles, thereās an anatomically-shaped footbox and it has a nifty little phone or headtorch pocket on the inside.
This is part of Rabās newly-updated Neutrino range, sitting alongside -12 and -18 options too - all featuring the same new L.O.F.T3D baffle construction and hydrophobic RDS down.
Full written review coming soon on our site.
#rab #outdoorgear
Which oneās your favourite? ā°ļø
Which cover makes you want to go peak bagging in Wales?
We need your help deciding on the cover for Peak Bagging Wales by @will_renwick_ the next book in the bestselling Peak Bagging series.
Let us know in the comments š
More details about the book coming soon.
#wales #peakbagging #walking #mountains #guidebook #outdoors #hikinguk
Did you know budget UK outdoor brand Karrimor is big in Japan?
Once one of the UKās leading outdoor clothing and equipment specialists, Karrimorās fortunes at home plummeted in the early 2000s. The brand was kept alive after being acquired by Sports Direct, and it remains a low cost option for hikers and runners today.
Meanwhile in Japan, Karrimor has taken a very different path. The brand marketing and product development are licensed to a separate company, and it appears to be thriving with a more premium, design led identity.
Same name. Very different story.
What do you think? Would you like to see Karrimor UK take a few notes from Karrimor Japan?
#outdoorgear
