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Holkham Beach:

I went for a beach walk today with my wife.  Holkham beach is a wonderful place and probably the best beach in Norfolk.  It is wild looking in places and the tide comes in fast on that part of the coast.  The Norfolk Coastal Path National trail goes along it. We...

Western Mountaineering Hooded Flash Jacket:

The Hooded Flash jacket is something I wanted to get.  I  decided I needed a light down jacket to offer warmth in camp between April and November, and weigh a lot less than my Montane Antifreeze Jacket - but offer more warmth than my down vest. The flash is light, tipping in...

Western Mountaineering Summerlite:

The big three bits of kit for backpacking are: shelter, backpack and sleeping bag. I don't think I am ever happy with any of them and always prepared to change and upgrade them.  It's my hobby and I save and invest in it. I have always liked the look of...

Getting ready:

The nights are pulling out and the sunshine brings the feel good factor.   I got some kit out to check, and to plan for a trip away coming up.  I had been waiting to try my solo inner net with my DuoMid.  I like it.  It is fine for...

Flicker:

I like Flicker and the other day I looked at what is my most viewed photo on Flicker.  The result was interesting as the one that used to be the most viewed was of Alan Sloman and Mick and Gayle - all outdoor bloggers and passionate backpackers.   My most viewed photo...

TGO Challenge 2006 photo essay:

While planning to go walking I sometimes look back to other times and walks done.  I had a look at some old photos over the weekend and remembered I had planned to write about the TGO 2006 walk I did and send it to Phil at Doodle Cat.   Things...