A Mourne Trio
A beautiful day in the Mourne Mountains. Three peaks and Magnificent views. John shares his thoughts on an energising day in the Mourne's with Spud.
Karrimor dry bag review
For some time now I’ve been using a number of Karrimor dry bags to store my kit in while on treks and camps. In addition to improving my organization by packing certain items into particular bags I also liked the idea of the waterproof protection the dry bags offered. I selected four different sizes; Green/15 litres: Ideal […]
Photo Album: Hot morning on Slieve Binnian
A fantastic album of photos from Slieve Binnian on a searingly hot summer's day in the western Mourne mountains.
Vango Mirage 200 – First Impressions
For some time now I’ve wanted a proper two man tent, as I feel that my current two man tent – the Wild Country Zephyros 2 is a struggle to fit one man and kit, never mind a second person. With that in mind I began my search for a tent I could share with another […]
Video: North Sperrin Way
John, Spud and Ed hiked the North Sperrin Way over the course of a three day hiking / camping trip. Check out the video below of the great views on offer during this hike. The poor weather really didn’t do the hike justice!
Slievenamaddy camp
We made our way up the track, the looming mountains ahead of us pin sharp in the clear morning light, the bright sun in the azure sky bathing the valley in its golden light. It felt good to be alive! Due to family and work commitments, I had been unable to get out for my […]
Rab Latok Alpine Jacket – Gear Review
Having owned several cheaper waterproof jackets over the years, I thought it was high time for an upgrade, and made the decision to purchase a quality, reliable jacket from an industry leading brand such as Rab. All the previous waterproof jackets I owned had lacked breathability, which resulted in walks outside ending with me […]
Video: 2013 – HikersBlog Year in review
2013 was HikersBlog’s first year – and what a busy year it was. This video shows scenes from climbing, the Sliabh Beagh Way, The Lecale Way and other great hikes. Here’s to 2014 – another year rarely indoors!
High above the street lights
It’s not every day that your faith is restored and rewarded by a magical walk through the mountains, but Tuesday was one of those days. With just a few hours of work left, I smiled with glee at the adventure we had planned for ourselves that evening. Customers commented at how happy I was, but […]
