Swiss Army Rocket Stove Ive had a Swiss Army Rocket Stove for about 4 years now and recently haven’t used it that much. It is on the top of my list as a versatile and easy to use lightweight stove. Originally the Swiss Army used these stoves. I love the way that you can either heat…
Continue ReadingPacking for four days in the Lake District
Packing for four days in the Lake District. I find that I constantly pack and repack and this was the case whilst Packing for four days in the Lake District. The first thing I do is write down what I want to take with me then start to cross out things I don’t really need, mark…
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Wild Swimming is a fantastic way to have a micro-adventure close to home – low on hassle and high in adrenaline and fun Take part in a Micro Adventure Wild Swimming. Daniel, author of the Wild Swimming and Wild Guides was speaking at the fundraiser Night of Adventure organised by Alastair Humphreys and the brilliant charity Hope…
Continue ReadingDD Hammocks Superlite Tarp
I’ve been toying with the idea of replacing my 3×3 tarp with a DD Hammocks Superlite Tarp. A tiny bit smaller but weighs in at 460gms. A perfect tarp for backpacking to keep the weight down. The DD Superlight Tarp has 19 attachment points like their other tarps which allows it to be set-up in literally hundreds of…
Continue ReadingLightweight multi use hammock and tarp tents
Lightweight multi use hammock and tarp tents. I like the idea of having a choice of whether to hang between the trees or ground dwelling when there are no trees or weather and environment puts you on the ground. You have the ability to adapt and also being lightweight you are not carrying items that…
Continue ReadingWild camping on the beach. Micro adventure.
Micro adventure wild camping on the beach. Wild camping on the beach it is then (we said at 4:00 on a night shift. I always say try to fit work around my life and not the other way around. I work a shift pattern which is different to friends that enjoy the same interests. It…
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Power storage outdoors. So many people are taking powered devices with them when they head for the hills nowadays. Whether the device is for navigation? Photos, videos or something else they mostly are power hungry so if you are out for a while they will need recharging. A smartphone is a great companion when out…
Continue ReadingMicro adventure – Scuba Diving
This all started about 22 years ago when I had my first experience of this Micro adventure -Scuba Diving. I was working in Corsica and I done my first try dive. I have always loved the water grown up paddling, swimming and surfing and learning to dive was on my bucket list. It wasn’t until…
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Micro adventure-river paddling A quick over nighter down the river Waveney. We are lucky being so close to the coast and right on the doorstep of the river Waveney an evening paddle down the river cannot be missed. Kit all packed in the car for a overnighter we leave from the sailing club at Beccles…
Continue ReadingEasy Shakshouka.
Easy Shakshouka Here is a easy recipe that can be done with minimal cooking equipment. Easy Shakshouka is a Tunisian dish which literally means mix up as it is made differently in every household. I have added my own flavours to this Easy Shakshouka to make it easy to make whilst outdoors. This recipe is being…
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