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  • Footwear

    Posted on September 29, 2010 by andrew

    All good walking boots have removable footbeds as they get worn out and need replacing long before the boots do. Upgrade to a shock absorbing footbed or to Superfeet to improve the fit of your footwear.
    Don’t forget to take out the existing footbed or your boots will be very tight. Always buy replacement footbeds on [...]


    This post was posted in Outdoor Footwear

  • Fleece

    Posted on September 29, 2010 by andrew

    All fleeces can work as part of a layering system or on their own. Some are warmer than others and some are quite thin so you can wear more layers.
    The same principle for base layers works with fleece layers. You want water vapour to pass through it while it traps warm dry air inside. Whether [...]


    This post was posted in Outdoor Clothing

  • Compass

    Posted on September 29, 2010 by andrew

    The essential tool for all walkers. Buy one and learn how to use it. Even if you have a GPS, you still need map and compass skills. Our local Mountain Rescue team get called out all the time to people who haven’t taken their navigation seriously enough.
    If you would like to be shown how to [...]


    This post was posted in Walking Accessories

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