Here’s a selection of the best bits from my blog last year along with the most read articles in 2016.
Adventures we went on
Laura and I had a good few small trips in 2016, some of which made it onto the blog. Look out for a bigger expedition early this year.
Crossing Ibiza: an EasyJet Expedition
Bikepacking across the Cairngorms
Beginner’s Guide to Adventure
I spent a lot of 2016 writing a step-by-step ‘How to Have An Adventure’ series of six detailed articles which aim to get anyone on an expedition, no matter what their experience…
1. Why Having an Adventure Might Be Easier Than You Think
2. How to Have An Adventure Without Spending Any Money
3. Where to Get Ideas and Inspiration for an Adventure
4. How to Actual Plan an Expedition
5. How to Get Sponsorship for Your Expedition
6. The Secret to Making Sure Your Adventure Definitely Happens
Practical pieces
This year I compiled my biggest comparison article yet, over 200 hundred different bikepacking bags. It took months.
A massive review of bikepacking luggage
Who makes the best expedition rations?
A guide to making your own ration packs at home
Most read articles in 2016
These are the most popular articles from my website last year. As you can see, the equipment comparisons remain very popular.
Heart Rates – How Low Can You Go?
5 Health Benefits of Cold Water Swimming
Comparison of Liquid Multi Fuel Stoves
Comparison of Mid Layers (insulating jackets)
Comparison of Base Layer Materials
Expedition Fundraising & Sponsorship Advice
How To Have An Adventure Without Spending Any Money
The New Stove That Burns All Fuels Through a Single Jet
Stories from Next Challenge Grant winners
With the grant into its second year, more and more have started to report back on their adventures.
Running 5,000 miles around the entire coast of Great Britain
Cycling the Berlin Wall on hired bikes in a day
Camping out for 100 nights in a year
Walking the Great Wall of China in winter
Two teenagers cross a desert island
And…
A couple more to finish off.
I Think, Therefore I Can (you’re capable of more than you think)
Why Giving Away All My Advertising Revenue Was The Best Thing I Ever Did
Happy New Year!
Tim.
