Nalgene bottles are one of the original pieces of modern backpacking gear. Having updated over the years, they remain one of the best options for a rigid sided bottle on trail
The NexTool Mini Flagship is a unique option amongst keychain multi-tools. It provides a large pair of scissors together with pliers, alongside a small yet handy set of additional tools
Three Points of the Compass has spent years looking for a pillow to suit side-sleeping while backpacking. A glance at some near misses and what is now working
The Wenger Esquire was a 65mm knife with blade, scissors and nailfile. There have been subsequent rebrands and changes over the years, many of which deserve consideration
In the 50s and 60s the Post Office enlarged the aperture on 1000s of postboxes. The results from this 'one in every village' scheme are to be seen on many a hike across Britain
The Great Glen Way is remarkable for the number of on-trail facilities provided. This is a simple account of those seen or passed by Three Points of the Compass on a six-day backpacking trip in November 2021
Three Points of the Compass backpacked the Great Glen Way in November 2021. My final three days take me the length of Loch Ness, to finish in Inverness
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