‘Perfect Mash’ from Idahoan There are a number of simple staple carbs to be cooked up (or simply soaked) on the trail- Noodles are probably the most used, rice and […]
Having played around with steel tins a few days ago, and come up with my Mk II attempt at a robust, screw top, alcohol/meths stove, it was time to try […]
Three Points of the Compass has used stoves of various types, that have relied on a variety of fuels, over the years. In recent times I have become less fussed […]
Time I thought, to have a closer look at that staple trail snack of many a hiker- the Snickers bar. I grew up with this confectionery when it was named […]
The advantages of snacking on trail mix throughout a long days hiking are well known. Keeping a steady inward trickle of calories avoids the energy slumps that can come up […]
I have now sorted out the food for my week on the Ridgeway. I had considered keeping it lightweight, putting a bit of trade to the local shops etc. and […]
Sorry about that, a poor pun. Seeing as I am currently working out my meals and snacks for my forthcoming six day wander along the splendid Ridgeway. I have been […]
As part of my recovery from Plantar fasciitis I have decided to walk the Ridgeway, west to east, from Wiltshire into Oxfordshire, over one week in May. The trail has […]
“Oats: A grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people” A dictionary of the English Language, Samuel Johnson, 1755 These days […]
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