Tag: backpacking
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How to build your first trad rack
Written by Jonny Bird I still remember the excitement of that first parcel arriving in the post – my own set of DMM nuts, fresh from North Wales, delivered to my university flat in Leeds. Through my teens I had climbed regularly indoors, alongside bits and pieces of outdoor sport climbing and bouldering – but…
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Our favourite winter kit of 2026
Written by Jonny and Pippa Bird This winter in the UK can be described using a single word: wet. However, it has also seen some good prolonged winter conditions in Scotland and other mountain regions. We’ve been making a point of getting in some winter days in preparation for an alpine climbing expedition to Bolivia…
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Gear Review – Osprey Eja 48L Pack
Written by Jonny and Pippa Bird We’ve been on the look out for a pack that ticks the following boxes: The good news is – we think we’ve found one! Review Big enough for multi-day camping The 48L Eja comes in at the perfect size for a two day camp – although it is perfectly…
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