Wilderness, Wanderlust and Wellness
Camping and walking for over 20 years helps me build up a knowledgebase of brands an gear to avoid and others to move towards. I have purchased outdoor footwear brands including: Berghaus, Merrell, Scarpa, North Face and Salamon. The widsom that has been fermented over the years is 'make sure your boots and your bed …
Continue reading "These boots are made for walking! Review of Adidas Terrex Walking Shoes"
We discovered this walk back in Winter and the paths were too treacherous to attempt with the lethal combination of a fresh layer of snow on top of a few inches of ice underneath. Rather than gambling that day, we chose to wait until April when things had turned a little milder. The Glen Sherrup …
We drove up through Aberfoyle, where we got married last year and drove up the hill past the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and onto Loch Katrine. There was a little activity with a small takeaway shop and toilets open which was a welcome surprise. It was lovely to feel the sun as we walked around …
After so many months researching and studying all that is involved with getting a van, our fabulous LG arrived a few weeks ago. Imported from Japan with super low mileage, our new adventure wheels rocked up into our street (nothing like a wee doorstep delivery to save us the hassle!). It is a Nissan Elgrand …
Continue reading "Tonight I’m a Rock and Roll Star – Van Finally Arrived!"
I have mixed feelings about winter… I love how picturesque the Ochil hills are when they are covered in snow. They are a perfect and beautiful reminder of the seasons changing. I feel relieved when Winter Solstice arrives and the days will get longer again. I look for signs of Spring as I wander… the …
Had another wee look at this and have managed to get batteries for it. In the instructions it says to avoid rechargeable batteries but normal AA batteries should be hunky dory! It all seems easy enough! It takes AA batteries which are enclosed and protected away from the weather. I am wondering whether the motion …
Continue reading "Life in the Wild! The Sesren Trail Camera"
Opened up our Christmas presents from family and much to our surprise there laying at the bottom of the bag is a Digital Train Camera! Not sure of quality or how to work it yet but very excited that we can use it up at the cabin and see what wee furry creatures are lurkin …
We are looking at the different types of Portable Power Station for the van.... new territory for us as we have always just managed in tent with a few hot water bottles and a wee dram of whisky when needed! The Ecoflow Delta 1300 seems to have good reviews on account of the recharge time …
Continue reading "I’ve got the power! Trying to navigate the choices for a Portable Power Station!"
So even before we get the van, I started doing some research around driveaway awnings... I wondered, 'Am I safe to assume that you can driveaway and leave it up to go into town?' duh it's a DRIVEAWAY!! The Vango awnings weren't really convincing me that they were right for us. Years ago I had …
Continue reading "A little bit on the side – the Khyam Motordome"
So.... my thoughts for today is that in my research for things like groundsheets, cooking equipment, bits of clothing like hats and such... the army surplus stuff might be a good idea! No idea where to start though. Doing a quick google search it looks like there is a good few army surplus places in …
