November 4, 2026 · 6 min
Why I Walk in the Same Boots for a Year
A pair of leather boots, a year of walks and what I would check before buying the next pair.
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The Friday Ruck
A short letter every Friday: one piece of kit, one route and one way to carry a little more.
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Nov 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Weighing a Pack the Honest Way
Everything in the pack on a kitchen scale, and why the number is always more than you guessed.
Nov 3, 2026 · 7 min read
Reading a Route Before You Leave
A paper map, a compass and the three things I look at before a long walk: distance, climb and water.