Ben McKay
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Ben McKay - Walk and Ramble
www.walkandramble.co.uk
Online Walking Shop, selling walking and outdooor clothes, walking boots, rucksacks, walking poles and other equipment, whilst providing excellent advice and customer service for almost 20 years.
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Choosing the right camping tent can make the difference between a good festival and a spectacular one. It won't ruin your weekend I'm sure, but it will test your love for your favourite band if you've been without sleep, are now wet, cold and nursing a cold. The rigours of a festival can be worse than the camping on the peaks of Everest! Before you buy any sort of festival tent, read these simple tips!
Being specialists in selling lightweight and ultralight outdoor clothing and camping equipment, here is some very helpful advice for outdoor sports people interested in backpacking, adventure racing, lightweight expeditions and a variety of other outdoor activities.
A sleeping bag is a vital bit of camping equipment - it helps you get a good nights sleep, and enjoy the great outdoors! Make sure you choose the right sleeping bag by reading this article...
Choosing a tent, like any sort of camping equipment, can be a difficult task. But it's fun and interesting too. All you need is a little bit of tent advice from the experts...
Whether you’re a recreational walker, rambler, scrambler or hiker who enjoys the challenge of climbing a mountain or two before breakfast, learning to read a map is vital to navigating in the countryside when there might not necessarily be signs saying ‘Pub 200 yards’. Learn to use a compass and map using this easy to use guide.
When you set off on a walk carrying all you need to stay out over night on your back, you will need a comfortable backpack. Choosing the right one can make the difference between an enjoyable trip and a nightmarish one.
Whatever your activity, whether it be walking, hiking, mountaineering, rambling or simply a stroll to the pub, having the correct walking boots is essential. The reason for this is to support and protect your feet and to help you feel as comfortable at the end of a long day as you did at the start.
Choosing outdoor clothing can be a real challenge is your looking to go camping with the right sort of gear appropriate for the conditions that you'll be living in. With this in mind we've put together a summary of what to look for in outdoor clothing, and ideas on what to look out for when shopping for such items as waterproof jackets, trousers, insulated jackets, fleeces and baselayers.
