Best of 2016

Here’s a selection of the best bits from my blog last year along with the most read articles in 2016.

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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

Walking in Iceland

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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

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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

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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?

Comparison of Bivvy Bags

Comparison of Camping Mats

5 Health Benefits of Cold Water Swimming

Comparison of Liquid Multi Fuel Stoves

Comparison of Mid Layers (insulating jackets)

Comparison of Base Layer Materials

Comparison of Gas Stoves

Expedition Fundraising & Sponsorship Advice

Everyday Adventures

How To Have An Adventure Without Spending Any Money

The New Stove That Burns All Fuels Through a Single Jet

How To: Get to the North Pole

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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

Eight times up Alpe d’Huez

Two teenagers cross a desert island

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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

34 Things I Got Asked in 2016

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Happy New Year!

Tim.