How to Clean Hiking Boots: An Easy 3-Step Guide for Irish Soil
Keep your hiking boots in top shape with this easy 3-step cleaning guide. A quick rinse, a gentle scrub, and proper drying are all it takes to keep them ready...
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How to Clean Hiking Boots: An Easy 3-Step Guide for Irish Soil
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My Top 6 Must-Have Hiking Accessories
If you’re like me, you think that getting outdoors is more interesting than going to the pub and you have zero regret for any money you spent on hiking gear...
Derek |
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Merrell Moab 2 GTX and 1000 Mile Socks Review
I first wore Merrell back in 2013 on a year long bicycle ride through Africa. It made sense to pick a light pair of hiking shoes rather than trainers or...
Derek |
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What Goes in my Pack in Winter?
I’ve taken quite a few long distance hikes in recent years, from walking around Ireland and walking the Camino to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in America. These trips were...
Derek |
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8 Best Winter Walks in Dublin
Looking for the best winter walks in Dublin? I personally believe that walking is the best and easiest way to keep active in the winter months. It’s also a way...
Derek |
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What You Should Know About Wild Camping in Winter
I had some extremely cold nights on the Pacific Crest Trail a few years ago during which myself and three hikers found it difficult to sleep. We had decent equipment...
Derek |
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In praise of Winter Camping
Winter is the perfect time for camping. Yes, we know that this is a controversial statement and are well aware most people see it as an activity only suited for...
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What to Expect and How to Prepare for Hiking the Kerry Way
The Kerry Way is one of the most popular hiking trails in Ireland that starts and ends in the busy town of Killarney. It traces a loop around the Iveragh...
Derek |
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6 Steps to Help Plan Your First Multi-Day Hike in Ireland
I took my first steps as a backpacker on the Wicklow Way. It was quite the learning curve and rather painful but interesting enough that I wanted to take another...
Derek |
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10 Pieces of Budget Hiking Gear that You Will Actually Use
I spend a lot of time thinking about the most useful hiking gear that doesn’t weigh a tonne. It helps when this gear is affordable. But more importantly, I try...
Derek |
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How Do I Plan My First Wild Camping Adventure?
I know what it’s like to worry about what might happen on your first wild camping trip. My mid-twenties were dominated by acute anxieties. This didn’t bode very well for...
Derek |
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How to Choose the Right Tent for Camping in Ireland
The tent is possibly the most important item when it comes to camping. While other options exist such as the bivvy bag and hammock, tents are more suited to the...
Derek |
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Beginners Guide to Navigation with a Map and Compass
Most people like to stick to familiar trails and areas. However, some basic navigational knowledge is necessary for longer hikes or trips off the beaten path. This navigation refers to...
Derek |
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Everything You Should Know About Hiking the Wicklow Way
The Wicklow Way is my favourite long distance trail in Ireland. It was first written about in the mid-1960s by J.B Malone who set out to develop a long distance...
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