The 10-Minute Pack Audit That Doesn't Cost a Cent

Rufus, Hugel, Cheyne Range, Gell, Hippogriff & Chimera. October 2025

A crazy 4 days through some extremely tough conditions.

The Navigation Habit That's Kept Me Found for 35 Years

The raw bacon incident...

It is almost never fitness. Here is what actually beats you on day two.

Why you're stumbling at 3pm

How to not sleep in a bathtub

The Bowl of Soup That Changed How I Do Day Two

I used to roll into camp on empty, wait for dinner, and crash. Then I started carrying one small sachet of soup.

25 Winters of Cold Hands, Fixed in 10 Minutes

I Walked the Same Range Twelve Years Apart. Same Trail. Two Different Trips.

The First 20 Minutes at Camp Decide How You'll Feel Tomorrow

5 Questions That Could Save Your Next Multi-Day Hike

If you can't answer all five at the kitchen table, you've found your gap.

Lost in the Fog? Here’s the Easiest Way to Stay Safe

Standing on a plateau I'd visited dozens of times — and I couldn't recognise a single peak.

The Overland Track in Winter

The Day We Lost a Whole Pack... and Still Walked Out

5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Any Hiking Gear

The Sleep Mistake That Almost Broke Me (And the Method That Fixed Everything)

Why “Go Lighter” Is The Wrong Starting Point

The Simple Shift That Makes Every Group Trip Safer

The Mistake Even Experienced Hikers Keep Making ... And How to Dodge It

Stormproof Your Campsite: My 90-Second Arrival Check for Surviving the Wildest Nights

What I Learned About Gear (and Myself) After 27 Days in the Wild

The Invisible Gear Gap That Nearly Ended Two of My Mates' Treks