My Gear

NEMO Galaxi 2P

NEMO Galaxi 2P

My MSR Hubba Hubba ๐ŸŽช has finally given up on me! It has endured at least a few hundred camping sites, if not more. As with most tents, the zips are generally the first things to fail. This is the case with my precious Hubba Hubba. The zips curve round in one loop and would be fairly hard to repair. The welded seems are looking a bit ragged…

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Sea To Summit Talus II

Sea To Summit Talus II

Ever since one particular cold night on the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Morocco ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 2016, I knew I needed to up-the-anti regarding my sleeping bag. As some people sleep with the fires ๐Ÿ”ฅ of Gondor burning in them, I on the other hand, sleep on the opposite spectrum ie. chilled! My old Cumulus bag was purchased for my…

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MSR Hubba Hubba

MSR Hubba Hubba

So, another tent! My previous tent was a Vango Nitro 200 plus. This in itโ€™s own right is a superb tent, but more suited to the British climate. With future cycle journeys planned for warmer climates; Australasia/Africa, I felt a more appropriate tent would be required for these continents. After extensive research, mainly through cycle…

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Vango Nitro 200

Vango Nitro 200

After some intense research for a new tent, I settle with a Scottish company. The Vango Nitro 200 plus. This is classed as a two person tent. It has a large vestibule area. This I like, as on wet days one can still cook with ease and spread out in the sleeping area. The…

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