September 2013 4
MSR Reactor 1.7L – Gear Review
A stove intended for one sole purpose – boiling water. The MSR reactor boils water quickly, quietly and with minimal fuel use. Capacity: 1.7L (1L usable for boiling) — Price £150 RRP — Weight: 532g Foreword I have been a satisfied owner of a Primus Omnifuel stove for some time now. It’s an amazing stove […]
Two nights of the Mournes at Commedagh and Tollymore
As it had been a couple of weeks since I had last been out for a camp, I decided a one nighter probably wasn’t going to do the trick. Already due to meet some of the others from HikersBlog on Saturday evening, I decided a camp on Friday night was also due. I packed the […]
Terra Nova Titan Bivvy Bag – Gear Review
A robust, high performance, breathable bivvy. Premium price and quite heavy – perfect for extended use. After a few less than satisfactory, clammy nights in my previous bivvy bag, I was in the market for something more waterproof, breathable and functional as an all-out tent replacement. I needed something which I could seal myself into […]
Photo Album: Camping at Annalong Wood
Ed spent a day and night around Annalong valley, camping in Annalong wood. Here are some shots taken during the trip.