My review of the Trail 2 GPS system from TwoNav, a great company making really quite good GPS devices that are simple to use, affordably priced and great for lots of different outdoor activities on foot, bike or vehicle. Who are TwoNav? Two Nav are a Spanish company who started out in 2001 designing trackingContinue reading “TwoNav – Trail 2 Plus GPS System”

All weather warmth and protection for tasks involving a need for some dexterity. I recently bought some Rab Ridge Gloves as I wanted something warm, water/weather resistant and suitable for dexterity based tasks without having to remove them often. Just simple tasks like buckles and zips and operating watches, GPS devices and holding tools. StandardContinue reading “Rab Ridge Gloves”

After a lovely rest day and drying my gear out in the Hartlepool Travelodge, I mooched around the outdoor shops while Maxine went to a meeting and lunch for one of the companies she works for. Day 4. Nice Beard! My gear dried out and good comfort food in the way of a good pubContinue reading “Paramo’s Adventures on the Pennine Way days 4 and 5”

Well I had planned to post up each day but signal and conditions meant it was simply not possible, I am taking a rest day and sitting in a nice pub today so can type up a few bits which I will put live in a few days.  Day one. A hut too far MaxineContinue reading “Paramo’s adventures on the Pennine way Days 1-3”

Pop quiz what movie am I referencing in the title? (Just a bit of daily fun).  I have a little gap between working on other people’s events and working on my own, so I have decided to go for a little walk. How long that walk will be and over how many days is anyone’sContinue reading “Into the cursed earth or Paramo the Cat’s adventure.”

This is a review of a piece of kit we were sent by a sponsor, Maxine wore it while teaching and on our first aid events and travelling to and from work. I have one but have not had much opportunity to wear it yet so this review has been written by Maxine and publishedContinue reading “Waterfly Bum Bag”

Fenix HL12R Headtorch  Last year I was approached by Fenix Lighting to see if I was interested in promoting their products and the possibility of them sponsoring some of my events, particularly the ultra events that can involve night running. We had a discussion and agreed they would sponsor all 5 of my ultra eventsContinue reading “Fenix HL12R – The only back up or spare head torch you need.”

Fenix HL32R Headtorch  A few months ago I was approached by Fenix Lighting to see if I was interested in promoting their products and the possibility of them sponsoring some of my events, particularly the ultra events that can involve night running. We had a discussion and agreed they would sponsor all 5 of myContinue reading “Fenix HL32r Headtorch”

Fenix HL40R Headtorch  A few months ago I was approached by Fenix Lighting to see if I was interested in promoting their products and the possibility of them sponsoring some of my events, particularly the ultra events that can involve night running. We had a discussion and agreed they would sponsor all 5 of myContinue reading “Fenix HL40R”

Just over a year ago I decided I was going to get my Mountain Leader Summer Award as it was part of the direction I wanted to take to spend more time outdoors. The caravan living and Outdoor first aid and everything else is also orientated towards more outdoors time. If I can get my MLS asContinue reading “Mountain Leader”