Monthly Archives: April 2023

Overnight Camp: Dalwhinnie to Culra Bothy

Posted on April 27, 2023 by jester1970

Last week I headed off for a mountain bike ride in to Culra Bothy with an overnight camp nearby. It was my first trip to the bothy in years. Sad to see it cold and empty…

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GEAR REVIEW: British Army 12 & 24 Hour Ration Packs / OEX Tacana Stove

Posted on April 10, 2023 by jester1970

Some time back I posted my review of the OEX Tacana stove. This review should have been accompanied by a video review, but some of the footage wasn’t up to scratch, so had to be redone. Around the same time … Continue reading →

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Brand New: Scarpa

Posted on April 9, 2023 by jester1970

I’ve returned to one brand, time and time again. I’ve found Scarpa shoes to be supportive, durable, comfortable straight from the box, and they look not bad too, on or off the hills. The latest addition to my expanding collection is the Scarpa Mescalito. #Scarpa #Hillwalking Continue reading →

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