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I've used a packraft numerous times on hill walking trips - rather than having to return to your kayak/canoe you can just deflate your packraft and take it with you until you get to the next body of water. There are obvious compromises involved with what is essentially an expensive inflatable rubber...

I've played with Power Lizard a few times, and as a single-hoop design it's pretty similar to the Akto, Laser Competition etc etc but somewhat bigger internally. There's a good review here (I can vouch for the reviewer!) but I have to admit that I'd probably opt for the Tarptent Scarp if I was looki...

Ouch.

I've asked Paul if he's able to link this to the relevant walk description - sounds like quite an unpleasant experience

Nice report.

Saying that, any report that can manage to get both "ethereal" and "bad assed big fly" into it gets my vote!

Looking forward to more - welcome to the site.

The Carnachuin Bridge, swept away almost exactly a year ago. No word of a replacement as yet, so the Pony Bridge is your best bet now if you don't want to get wet feet, though unless it has been raining heavily the river crossing isn't too onerous where the river has braided. See: http://www.walkhig...

Have a look at the Golite range - the Jam is generally around the £85 mark including delivery, but you might be able to find it discounted, especially an older (and in my opinion better) model. It expands and contracts nicely to suit the load, and doesn't have too many bells and whistles. If you're ...

Hi janeysdey, I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy the Kelvin Walkway, it's generally a lovely little amble I promise! Although the photos in the report show winter conditions I've actually walked most of the route stages in a variety of weather conditions and have been fortunate enough to avoid the stin...

Is waterproof AND insulated a 'must have'? Could you cope with separate garments, thus allowing you to use the individual layers year round rather than having an expensive jacket sitting in the wardrobe unused for a significant portion of the year? That said - Paramo jackets are brilliant in winter ...

Firstly, I've not walked the trail, so I can't offer direct experience. Other than the above mentioned podcasts, there's a nicely retro site here: http://www.capewrathtrail.co.uk/ and a walk report on this very site here . Seems to be a trail for most of it, possibly a few river crossings too. I'm n...

I don't wear boots at all now, even in winter. A non-membrane trail shoe coupled with appropriate socks works for me year round, it's much more flexible (in every sense). HOWEVER - this isn't for everyone, and I've heard good things about the Aku lightweight boots if that's more your cup of tea. But...

Try the Anderson in Fortrose - now that's a pub! Quite. :shock: I'd be inclined to agree that the Cape Wrath Trail is a bit too remote and committing for your first Scottish experience, and I think the Great Glen Way may be a bit too, well, boring! Whilst many may knock it, I think the West Highlan...

Nice to see you here Mr Bunten. Your upcoming walk is definitely worthy of a report and submission to the site actually - I require no credit for the route description though.....

You probably noticed people cycling the route to Derry Lodge - hillwalkers looking to avoid the somewhat dull walk in to the more exciting stuff. Great place to camp though.....

For walks around the Oban area, have a look at: http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/argyll/oban.shtml - for Skye: http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/ (if you haven't already). All are graded to suit your desired level of strenuousness/time/bog affection. Regarding jackets, don't believe the marketing hy...

kevsbald wrote:It's only a matter of time before someone gets a tattoo of Paul's profile photo.

You mean it's VOLUNTARY?!?!

PAUL!

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