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Monthly Archives: June 2014
A Lakeland backpack – Part 1
It was a trip I couldn’t wait to start, five days in the Lakes, with 4 nights wild camping and meeting up with Terry Abraham and Chris Townsend for 3 nights. We were to meet up on Bleaberry Fell as … Continue reading
A different landscape
This is different from my posts about mountains and wild places. This is a post about gentle rolling hills and places in and around the Lincolnshire Wolds, where I live. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and far from the … Continue reading
The Evolution of Outdoor Gear
I came across a gem of a website back in 2010 and posted about it then. A lengthy discussion was had last week about gear from the 70’s and 80’s. I am re-posting this as the link has changed … Continue reading
Initial look at the Tarptent Stratospire 1
My initial search for a roomy lightweight backpacking tent lead to several possibilities. After some deliberation, I decided to look at “pyramid style”shelters such as the Duomid, and SL3. I did have second thoughts despite a number of positive reviews … Continue reading
Back from the Lakes
I am back from a truly excellent 5 day backpack trip in the Lake District. Great wild camps, excellent weather and the fine company of Terry Abraham and Chris Townsend. We had Dan Richards – (Mark Richard’s son he of … Continue reading
Posted in trip reports
Tagged Chris Townsend, Tarptent, Tarptent Stratospire 1, Terry Abraham, Terry bnd, wildcamps
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Off to the Lakes
I am off today to the Lakes for a five day backpack involving two big loops from Keswick. I am looking forward to this and meeting friends on the fells after two days walking. I will be taking a new … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged backpacking, Lake District, Tarptent Stratospire 1, wild camping
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