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I have some exciting news about Adventure Embassy. I have decided to work with James, the author of my recent guest post and the man behind Trek Sumo, a blog which I think covers very similar topics and has a … Continue reading Some news about the blog
Introducing the Osprey Atmos 65 My Atmos 65 was both a very last-minute and, as it turned out, a very fortunate purchase. Back in 2018 when I went to Seattle to spend a few days hiking Section J of the … Continue reading Osprey Atmos 65 Review
Introduction I’ve now had the Garmin Instinct for over six months, so I finally feel in a position to write a reasonably thorough review of it. I’m going to start off with quickly explaining why I bought it, on the … Continue reading Review: Garmin Instinct
Guest post by James of TrekSumo Tent – check. Food – check. Latest gadget that will tell you exactly where you are in the world whilst uploading and tweeting/FBing/Pinning the last ten most awesome photos in your library – check. … Continue reading Guest Post: 5 Hiking Trips That Cost Less Than a Smartphone
Last Christmas, after having the opportunity to observe first hand how uncomfortable I occasionally was on the PCT with a pretty cheap and old inflatable camping mat, my brother kindly bought me what is generally considered the gold standard of … Continue reading Review: Thermarest NeoAir XTherm
As a blog with a slant towards preparedness, and a definite interest in how individuals can cope with crises and disasters both individual and societal, it’s… interesting to see ourselves in the middle of a truly worldwide crisis and observe … Continue reading The complex ethics of stockpiling
I don’t actually do a lot of really, really long runs, except when I’m in marathon training, but I’ve nevertheless been after an ultra-running vest for a while. The thing is that around this time of year I often end … Continue reading Review: Osprey Duro 1.5 hydration vest
Juicer I’m a massive fan of the nutribullet, which has become the essential juicer for anyone interested in health and lifestyle, but no doubt there are others out there, and the utility of a juicer goes beyond the particular brand. … Continue reading Four Christmas presents to ask for, for a healthier 2020
The Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) is an unusual beast. A near infinite fractal network of long-distance hiking routes across France and Spain (mostly), it’s also an ancient historical pilgrimage to the town of Santiago de Compostela, and … Continue reading Mini Camino del Norte: Irun to Bilbao
I’m an enthusiast of diving but also, perhaps oddly, of true stories about diving disasters and near-disasters. Years ago when I first learnt to dive at a conservation outpost on a tiny Fijian island, one of the few books lying … Continue reading Film review: Last Breath