The Road Not Taken – Robert Frost

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Serene beach with gentle waves and a clear blue sky, perfect for outdoor adventures and coastal hikes. Mountainous landscape in the background offers scenic views for hiking enthusiasts.
The following poem by American Poet Robert Frost, for me, subtly encapsulates the spirit of adventure that drives my own meanderings and expeditions.Something in...

Video: Aclimatise Osprey Jacket Review

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Man hiking in a mountainous landscape during overcast weather, wearing outdoor gear including a green jacket and beanie, surrounded by leafless trees and rugged terrain, ideal for outdoor adventure and nature enthusiasts.
Ed's thoughts on the Aclimatise Osprey thermoregulating waterproof jacket:

Bringing the Wild to You.

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Small blue tit bird feeding on a seed ball in a natural outdoor setting.
The wind is howling. Horizontal rain flies into the side of buildings and the sky is grey. Despite this I sit quite comfortably observing...

Buffalo Special 6 Smock – Gear Review

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Hiker walking through rugged mountain trail with stunning sunrise views over rolling hills and valleys, ideal for outdoor adventure and trekking enthusiasts seeking scenic hiking routes.
I knew next to nothing when I first stumbled out alone into the Mourne Mountains with no idea, no equipment and nothing to sustain...

Water-To-Go Water Filter – Gear Review

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Water bottle on rocky lakeshore in scenic mountain landscape, outdoor hydration for hiking adventures, eco-friendly reusable water container, Water-to-Go branded bottle, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers.
The Water-To-Go water bottle is an interesting new approach to personal water filtration. On the outside it appears to be a standard drinks bottle...

Video: 2013 – HikersBlog Year in review

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Bright hiking enthusiast with a large blue backpack ascending a rocky mountain trail under clear blue sky, demonstrating outdoor adventure and trekking skills.
2013 was HikersBlog's first year - and what a busy year it was. This video shows scenes from climbing, the Sliabh Beagh Way, The...

Bluestack Way Donegal

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Empty rural country road with power lines and cloudy sky, perfect for hiking and outdoor adventures in scenic landscapes, ideal for hiking enthusiasts and nature explorers.
Before sunrise on Christmas Eve I walked through the tiny village of Ardara, Donegal towards the Bluestack Way. In the pre-dawn gloom I crept...

Craghoppers Kiwi Stretch Trousers – Gear Review

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Climber ascending a rugged rock face with safety ropes during outdoor rock climbing adventure.
I simply love these trousers for both hiking and general day to day wear. They are light, comfy and stretchy. I've already worn my...

Ultralight Musings

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High-visibility hiking backpack, compact dry bags, outdoor gear, walkie-talkie, camping tent, trekking poles, and hiking essentials for outdoor adventures and backpacking trips.
Somewhere along the 18th mile of Rome Marathon the sensation of defeat hit me like a left hook to the jaw. What's more this...

A Mourne Microadventure at the Ben Crom Reservoir

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Bright orange and red camping tent illuminated at night, set up on grassy terrain for outdoor hiking and camping adventures.
Having been asked to cover someone's late shift at work on Thursday, I decided my new found freedom on Thursday morning should be used...