13/07/2013 09:16
On warm days carry plenty of water, extra if you can, there maybe others on the trail that did not, remember to be sure that your dogs are well hydrated too. Wear sun screen, factor 50 or as near as you can get it, the sun is a lot stronger when it has an unrestricted view of you.
12/06/2013 11:28
The first aid kit is an essential part of your equipment, you don't have to pack it like you are expecting war to break out, but a few essentials can't hurt, remember, your first aid kit may not just be for your own use, listed below is what i would generally take along on short day trips,
Plasters...
12/06/2013 10:44
Denim is cotton, cotton retains moisture instead of wicking it away like polyester or wool fabrics, once wet, cotton can take a very long time to dry out and given the right conditions will freeze, any moisture that is held against your skin will be siphoning your body heat away, this will...
11/06/2013 23:44
If you are one of those people that believes that lightning only strikes metalic objects...
you should probably think again, lightning can strike objects upto ten miles away from the storm center and is attracted to the tallest objects, if you are on a high ridge line or an exposed peak you are...
11/06/2013 23:17
New boots/shoes must always be broken in, there is a saying that you will find to be very true " if your feet are happy, the rest of you will be happy ", you should try breaking in new boots/shoes by running errands to local shops or taking the dog for a walk etc, small journeys, if...
