camping – Three Points of the Compass

I recently did a brief post on how I was getting on with cleaning knives and multi-tools at home, while struck down with minor illness. In a response to this, […]

Gear

Gear talk: A few grams here, a few grams there… in search of the perfect USB LED light

Over the past few years there have been a number […]

Gear

Gear talk: Tweaking my hydration set-up

I write this over the festive season. During the weeks leading up to Christmas there have been numerous packages and packets arriving at home and workplace, containing various online purchases. […]

Gear

Gear talk: looking at stove choices

Following my recent shake down trip on the Icknield Way, I decided to abandon my long term favoured meths set up for cooking and return to gas. I used gas, […]

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Trail talk: An autumn wander on the Icknield Way Trail

As the time approaches for Three Points of the Compass […]

Gear

Gear talk: A recent delivery…

Over the years, Three Points of the Compass has struggled over what camp shoes to take. Some hikers eschew the inclusion of anything beside the boots or shoes they hike […]

Food

Trail food: Additions to a food bag- condiments

The term condiment comes from the Latin condimentum, meaning “spice, seasoning, sauce” […]

Gear

Sorting out

Sadly, despite it being a fantastic, bright and dry autumn day, needs must, and it is a day of sorting out piles of accumulated ‘jobs to do’ alongside family chores. […]

Gear

Gear talk: Pegging down the pegs

Having purchased a new tent this summer, I thought I would look a little more thoroughly at the range of pegs/stakes that I will be taking with me on my […]

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