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West Highland Way – Day 3: Beyond Inverarnan to Bridge of Orchy
If you’re dropping into this series here, go back and read Day 2 first. It sets up everything that happens next. Leaving my wild camp beyond Inverarnan on the morning of Day 3 felt like a reset. I actually sleep…
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West Highland Way – Day 2: Rowchoish to Beyond Inverarnan
My WHW Day 1 ended late. Really late. I’d pushed on past Rowardennan to get out of the Camping Management Zone and eventually pitched near Rowchoish sometime around midnight. It was a big first day, 28 miles, over 75,000 steps,…
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West Highland Way – Day 1: Milngavie to Rowardennan
On Monday 29th July 2024, I set off from Edinburgh to walk the West Highland Way, all 96 miles of it, aiming to finish by Friday 2nd August. I completed the route over five days, quicker than the more common…
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Scottish Wild Camping Laws & Access: What You Need to Know
Wild camping in Scotland feels natural, almost like a birthright. It’s not the only reason I camp, but knowing we can roam and sleep freely on our own land is a big part of it. That freedom is something many…
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OLPRO Beckford 2-Person Tent: A Practical Field Review
I bought the OLPRO Beckford Lightweight 2-person tent on Amazon for around £130 a few months back. I’ve used it as my main solo-use tent for wild camping recently (around Scotland), and it’s holding up very well. I’ve camped with…
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How to Defend Against Midges While Hiking
Nothing ruins a perfect Highland evening faster than a swarm of midges. These tiny biting insects are infamous in Scotland (and parts of Canada too). On their own they’re harmless, but in swarms they can turn a campsite into pure…
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IBLUELOVER Down-Filled Camp Slippers: Warm Feet, Small Pack Size
I picked up these IBLUELOVER Unisex Soft Down Slippers on Amazon a couple of months back. They’ve been in my pack on every wild camp since, and forever will be. If you’ve ever pulled off wet, heavy boots after a…
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OEX Traverse 2.5 Sleeping Mat: Reliable Budget Option
I bought the OEX Traverse 2.5 Sleeping Mat for £18.95 on Amazon. The price varies, sometimes for up to £30, but if you find it near £20, it’s a solid deal. I’ve used this sleeping mat on many wild camps,…
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Northern Lights in Scotland – Twice in One Year
I managed to catch the Northern Lights twice in 2024. Both times were local near Edinburgh where I live, and it was just absolutely stunning. May 2024: Pentland Hills I was camping solo up in the Pentlands. Proper tent setup,…
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Review of the Chimera EV 500 Down Sleeping Bag
Two months ago, I made the switch from my 2kg reliable 4-season sleeping bag to the Chimera EV 500 Down Sleeping Bag. As an ultra-light camper, the weight and packability of my gear are always primary concerns. The Chimera EV…