CURRENTLY LOVING | JULY 2021
Every couple of months or so I put together a list of ten things that I’m currently loving. You know, my favourite things, things that are bringing me joy, my top ten things of the moment. I say things, but … Continued
THE BEST BASIC TEE I’VE EVER WORN? | ISOBAA MERINO
I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Isobaa a few times over the last year or more, and all of their gear has been great – excellent quality, nicely made, well fitting, and washes well. But this basic tee, what … Continued
CURRENTLY LOVING | MAY 2021
I do love writing my Currently Loving features. It gives me a somewhat self-indulgent opportunity to look around me at the things I’ve got and openly share gratitude for them. Thankfully my stats suggest you enjoy reading them, too, so … Continued
KEEPING COSY WITH HELINOX SEAT WARMERS
There is no doubt about it in my mind, comfort is king when spending time outdoors. I’m not someone who believes that adventure only comes when you are uncomfortable, certainly not when it comes to being too hot, too cold. … Continued
KEEPING CAMP ORGANISED WITH HELINOX STORAGE BOXES
I like to keep my camp as I keep my house and my desk… clean, tidy and organised. When car camping that normally means that anything relating to sleeping goes in my large The North Face Basecamp duffel bag, and … Continued
TWO BOOK REVIEWS | WALKING AND SILENCE, ERLING KAGGE
I just can’t stop thinking about Walking by Erling Kagge. It’s one of those books that has quite simply taken my thoughts and welded itself to them. It was quite unexpected. I read it because an internet search for “good … Continued
GEAR REVIEW | BEAR KNUCKLES DOUBLE WEDGE GLOVES
Most gloves are designed with the extended, flat hand in mind. Idaho based Bear Knuckles make gloves with a double wedge design, built to fit the natural curve of the fingers. This allows their gloves to provide less resistance and … Continued
CURRENTLY LOVING | MARCH 2021
My Currently Loving feature here on Splodz Blogz is my excuse to share with you a few of the things that I’m particularly enjoying right now. Some might be from my new things pile, others might be very old and well … Continued
BOOK REVIEW | 100 GREAT WALKS WITH KIDS, JEN AND SIM BENSON
My bookshelf is full of walking guides and adventure inspiration. Whether they be complications of walks based on geographical area, specific features such as walks up hills or by the coast, or particular long-distance trails, I find surrounding myself with … Continued
ON BRAND WITH ORANGE DAY HIKE GEAR FROM ORDNANCE SURVEY
One of the things I am most looking forward to when lockdown starts to ease again, is to get back out on some decent length day hikes. As you know (from such posts as Seven Days of One Hour Outside … Continued