Journey of hiking and photography
Reviews of gear used while hiking and what I use in general
I’ve gone full buffalo – the trousers, special 6 jacket, hood and the gloves. Buffalo clothing requires zero layers! Put it next to your skin – but does it work in freezing conditions up a munro? … Continue readingThe Full Buffalo – review
Review of the Buffalo systems jacket – The Special 6 shirt. Recommended to wear on its own – no layers! Does this work, even with strong freezing winds? … Continue readingBuffalo – The Special 6 Shirt
Buffalo – Special 6 Trousers. Can they handle sub zero winds gusting over 40 MPH with driving rain? … Continue readingBuffalo – Special 6 Trousers
Buffalo hood – is it just me that thinks it’s a bit odd to buy a jacket without a hood? Well read what I made of this standalone product. (I did use it with the Buffalo 6 Shirt) … Continue readingBuffalo – The Hood
Gloves – the one thing I’ve never found an ideal pair off for hiking. Will the Buffalo gloves hit the mark? … Continue readingBuffalo – The Gloves
Short dark winter days – what hills are doable? Meall nan Tarmachan is. It’s a very short hike and you could do the ridge walk if you started early enough and don’t have snow issues in the car park! Note to self – average car can’t handle any form of snow, especially if it’s already compressed. … Continue readingMeall nan Tarmachan – careful in the car park!
A list and explanation as to what I take with me on a summer hike during the summer months in Scotland. Some are required, some optional. … Continue readingWhat’s in my bag – summer version
Wild camping is awesome. But where to start. I put down a few of my thoughts and experiences along with some tips on gear. Read on… … Continue readingA Guide to Wild Camping
Cold hands can be a killer. It can really really hurt when they get cold. Once cold they can be very hard to get warm again.
So how to stop them getting cold in the first place… Read on for some top tips. … Continue readingHow to avoid – Cold Hands