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Orongorongo Track Weekend 😎

This weekend I 🙄 detoxed some internet! 😂 Location, New Zealand! - next to Wellington (here) Then somewhere into the track... Eventually reaching "almost

I climbed a mountain. It's fair to say I'm exhausted.

Today we did what I think is probably the most difficult physical thing I've done in 8 1/2 years. Ben Lomond is a mountain just outside Queenstown (in New Zealand)

Maunganui bluff day hike: map confusion

A couple of years ago, I stayed at an Airbnb that would have excellent sea views if it wasn't for rock in the way. The remains of an ancient volcano rim, the Maunganui

I review the excellent Swagman Rolls from Helikon-Tex. Is the Advanced ...

I review the excellent Swagman Rolls from Helikon-Tex. Is the Advanced model worth twice the price of the Basic? #outdoors #gear #review #hiking #camping #tramping

Gear review: Helikon-Tex Swagman Roll Poncho vs Swagman Roll Basic

The Helikon-tex Swagman Roll Advanced Poncho Liner is one of my favourite pieces of gear. But, is the Swagman Poll Basic a good deal at half the price? Let's compare

Little Wookie during

Little Wookie during our tramp up Mount Egmont/Taranaki. Such a great afternoon. Posted using Terrive

Restocking my mini First Aid Kit

Once in a while it's a good idea to review the first aid kit to both check for expired items and to adjust it to suit current needs. Here's my review of my kit,

Day walk gear including great kilt and leg wraps

I planning a day walk over this bluff - Maunganui (Big mountain) in Northland, New Zealand. This bluff is the remains of an old volcano crater, and it carries a

Dehydrated rice meal: Beef and Peanut rice

As I continue to work on seeing how I can make easy and light camping meals I want to see if I can make Beef and peanut rice. The challenge is to make this in a

Gear tweaks

I'm heading out later today for a short day walk, and while I was putting my gear together, I did a few tweaks. These gear adjustments don't warrant a post on their

Oheň v lese

První obraz jest Oheň v lese. Protože ráda chodím na čundry a spím pod hvězdami. ~ First painting is Fire in the woods. Cause I adore sleeping under the stars and

Reiku Haiku, This Shouldn't Surprise You: Tramping Tramping

Tramping through the woods, for I must write in English there came a sharp crack. All Reiku Haiku are technically correct; the best kind of correct. Visit for many

Episode 2: Tramping though Mexico

Short clip of the breakfast diner in Episode 1, located near the bus station in San Marcos. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS

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Important advice on Survival Kits

A personal survival Kit (PSK) is something everyone should carry in their pack, but what should your survival kit contain? Many commercially made kits out there