I don’t when and how I started hammock camping I think it came from having a cheap camping hammock in a camping box that got setup for the kids whilst camping once. Hammock camping is so much more versatile than ground dwelling and extremely adaptable to weather conditions. I started of researching equipment online and…
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Packing for the Fjallraven Classic Sweden
Packing for the Fjallraven Classic Sweden As stated in my post about when we completed the Fjallraven Classic 2017, gear selection and packing for the fjallraven classic Sweden is something that you will probably do 100 times before leaving for Sweden. Below is some helpful tips, equipment and packing advice. More advice on planning trip…
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We where told be the media and the met office that we would get snow but no one really believed that we would be hit has hard as what we where. We just can’t cope with more than a cups worth of snow in the uk. The first day we had a little then second…
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I always look forward to winter but as always it never comes to the east corner of Suffolk anymore no more heavy snow. I love to snow. I’ve done winter seasons in the alps in my younger years but never managed to get out in it doing the stuff I enjoy doing now like walking,…
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I absolutely love jerky it’s so versatile and perfect for snacking when out fishing, hiking or at work. The word jerky comes from the Quechua word ch’arki which means “dried, salted meat”. All that is needed to produce basic “jerky” is a low-temperature drying method, and salt to inhibit bacterial growth. I use a dehydrator…
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I mentioned in previous post the need to balance out life for the sake of everything (your family, work and yourself). It is very important to give yourself the time to reflect on things going on and take some time to wind down and relax to keep that balance in equilibrium. I work full time…
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We are all limited with time due to work, family and other time consuming things, so utilising what precious time we all have to spending it with our families which then gives great memories and also teaches the little ones a thing or two. I have recently been spending more of the little spare time…
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The Fjallraven Classic Sweden 2017 in aid of SARS999.org.uk The Fjallraven Classic Sweden | Initially the plan was to fly to Stockholm and spend a week walking through a nearby National Park.That plan was thwarted once the wife had seen an advert online for the Fjallraven Classic Sweden which follows part of the Kungsleden route. Kungsleden…
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