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  • Carts for Desert Expeditions

    Carts for Desert Expeditions

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    This is a brief guide to desert carts: wheeled trailers that you can fill with supplies and drag across a desert. Cars, camels and carts I like to think that there are three options for hauling large volumes of supplies across a deserts: cars, camels and carts. Vehicles are used frequently in deserts and camels,…

  • Review of Camping Mats

    Review of Camping Mats

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    This article gives a detailed review of all the best sleeping pads and air mattresses. It is based on 17 years’ experience and has been used by tens of thousands of people. There is a detailed buyer’s guide, a series of comparison tables and further reading for the enthusiastic. However, if you’re in a hurry,…

  • Guide to Camping Gas Canisters

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    An axplanation of all the different types of camping gas canisters, plus clever adaptors that let you use them all and special ‘dual fuel’ stoves Quick links: Types of gas canister | Gas canister adaptors | Dual fuel stoves Screw-on canisters | Easy-Clic canisters | Pierceable canisters | Aerosol canisters Introduction Having given two talks…

  • Comparison of Bikepacking Bags

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    Review of over 100 bikepacking bags and accessories Detailed information on over 100 pieces of bikepacking luggage including handlebar bags, saddle bags, custom frame bags, stem bags, top tube bags, fork bags and extendable bottle cages. Jump to: Overview | Handlebar Bags | Saddle Bags | Frame Bags | Accessories | Manufacturers | Spreadsheet [divide]…

  • Who Makes The Best Expedition Rations?

    Who Makes The Best Expedition Rations?

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    This is a review of nine brands of dehydrated foods and expedition rations. I’ve been eating “dehy” meals for many years (not full time). And, to prepare for this review, I took samples of these brands on a trip to Iceland. This is the result… (Updated February 2020) Expedition Rations Comparison Table This table contains…

  • Comparison of Lightweight Sleeping Bags

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    Lightweight Sleeping Bag Review This review compares all the lightest ultralight sleeping bags in the world. What’s the Lightest Sleeping Bag in the World? I believe this is the current Top 5 lightest sleeping bags in the world: Cumulus Magic 125 – 245g / 8.6oz Yeti Fever Zero – 280g / 9.9oz Z Packs 40…

  • Comparison of Gas Stoves

    Comparison of Gas Stoves

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    Review of over 50 of the best camping stoves. It includes ten of the lightest stoves in the world, various remote canister stoves and every all-in-one Jetboil-style stove on the market. There’s also an explanation of all the different types of gas canister along with adaptors so you can use all of them as well…

  • Review of Liquid Multi Fuel Stoves

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    A review of every liquid multi fuel camping stove on the market. 28 different multi-fuel stoves compared. Also, a guide to all the different types of fuel available and their various names. Updated February 2020 Contents Introduction Ultimate Comparison Table Best & Lighest Stoves Full Stove Reviews Guide to Different Types of Fuel INTRODUCTION What…

  • Comparison of Mid Layers (insulating jackets)

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    Review of the best and warmest insulating jackets This article explains the various different types of insulating mid-layer jackets (like down, primaloft and Buffalo), compares the advantages and disadvantages of each, and offers some recommendations. First written in 2012. Updated March 2020. Recently overhauled in light of the popularity of my other comparison articles such…

  • Review of Base Layer Materials

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    Base layer materials explained, compared and reviewed. Synthetic Base Layers | Merino Wool | Bamboo | Cotton ‘Base layer’ is the name given to an item of clothing worn next to the skin during sport or activity. A variety of materials are used for such garments, each with different pros and cons. Below I have set out to…

  • Best Bivvy Bags Review

    Best Bivvy Bags Review

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    This article gives a detailed review of all the best and most common bivvy/bivi bags available. It contains a a buyer’s guide, recommendations of the best bivvy bags and comparison tables with details of every single bivvy bag available in the UK. Jump to: Ultimate Comparison Tables | Best Bivy Bags | Full Bivy Bag…

  • Comparison of Book Publishing & Self Publish Options

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    Now that I am an official “published author“, I often get asked about publishing and self-publishing options. I am a long way from being any kind of expert on the matter but I did do a little research before I found my publisher and thought that it might be useful to share what I found. Below…