Yorkshire Dales backpack – Marske to Hoove
Last weekend I finally got out for my first backpacking trip of the year. I have had a route planned in the Yorkshire Dales for over a year now but have never got around to actually walking it. As...
View ArticleLaser Competition – a few thoughts
I brought my Laser Competition tent pretty much as soon as it came out but could never really fall in love with it. I always ended up taking my tried and tested Hilleberg Akto on backpacking trips....
View ArticleNorth Pennines backpack – Teesdale to Hamsterley
Last weekend saw my second backpacking trip of the year. A bit of a solo leg stretcher to try and get fit for my coast to coast and test out a couple of bits of gear. As usual I did not fancy too...
View ArticleA challenging Lakes backpack – around Lingcove Beck
I had managed to build up a bit of lieu time at work so I downed tools (well a pen) at lunch time and was in Richards car being driven to the lakes by 2.00pm. This meant that we were able to miss most...
View ArticleLaser Competition – some critical thoughts
My camping experience last weekend shed some major doubts in my mind on the Laser Comps capabilities in bad weather. You can read my post on the trip here. Whilst camping the first night the weather...
View ArticleLaser Comp sent for repair
I finally got my act together today and sent my damaged Laser Comp to Terra Nova to see if it can be repaired under guarantee. Glad that I brought it on the internet as a quick search of my emails...
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