The 5th May 2012 saw the official launch of the Wales Coastal Path in Cardiff, appropriately on the sea front, a stone’s throw away from Cardiff Bay. The project links together all the various Welsh…
Another one from the Luxe stable now being imported exclusively through backpackinglight.co.uk and once again offering excellent value for money v weight v performance. At first glance there are similarities between the Lightwave, the Terra…
Many outdoors people have been talking about this tent for a while. Especially the bushcrafters, paddlers, cycle tourers and motor cycle tourers. The demand is high for a decent quality, reasonably light and most importantly,…
The Mini Peak II is a new teepee style shelter which is now available in the UK from backpackinglight.co.uk and many are suggesting that this could be the solo shelter suitable for many interests and…
Part two – One summer, writer and musician, Jasper Winn set himself the extraordinary task . He would kayak the whole way around Ireland – a thousand miles – camping on remote headlands and islands,…
Part one – One summer, writer and musician, Jasper Winn set himself the extraordinary task . He would kayak the whole way around Ireland – a thousand miles – camping on remote headlands and islands,…
Welcome to part two of the interview with Warren and Esther Sanders, who are currently one year into their four year around the world trip. Here we discuss heading into and through the USA, the…
The primary method for maximising the heat output from any stove, is of course a decent windshield. These can take many forms and usually prevent the wind taking the heat from the base of the…
When cooking over a camping stove, the best way to save fuel and make it last much longer is to use a Pot Cosy. The modern term for a Hay Box and although the materials…
A first look at the popular 2012 Pocket Stove manufactured in the UK by backpackinglight. The Pocket Stove provides a variety of multi-fuel cooking solutions, for hikers, backpackers, kayakers, fishermen and bushcraft enthusiasts who want…