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I am planning a week of treking in the new year, hopefully the Slieve Bloom Way, in Ireland where live. Id welcome any tips on treking in winter. I am happy enough treking in the summer, I did Offas Dyke back in 1976. I am also happy enough with day hikes in winter ice and snow after having...

I know the topic of army surplus smell has received a lot of attention already. Most opinion focuses on "musty" or "canvas" odours. I have a Belgian m98 rucksack that absolutely stinks with a strong chemical odour, I am assuming an anti mold agent. It kind of creeps up on you, but yesterday I...

Any of you who like me are 6'5" (1.95m) or taller will know how difficult it is to find a backpack that fits well. It seems, at least for affordable options, ex military 100L+ packs offer some possibilities, but even these can be problematical, as I have found initially with a recently...

I have recently returned to hiking and camping after an absense of over 40 years. Apart from the expected lower level of fitness (which is steadly improving) I have been experiencing hip pain on my right hip, not something that ever troubled me in my youth even when completing long distance...

Hi folks, My name is Ian, I am originally from the UK but living in Ireland now since 97. I am of the grey haired variety (63), was active hiking and climbing as a teenager, now trying to rediscover. Bigest thing I did was Offa's Dyke with two pals back in 76, a great wild camping adventure...