by Shantanu | Mar 13, 2021 | Outdoor Skills
* Snug as a bug in a… sleeping bag! * Having the right kind of sleeping gear and using it appropriately is crucial for a hiker who needs to recover from a hard day’s toil through a night’s restful sleep. How warm you sleep in the outdoors depends on some key factors:...
by Shantanu | Mar 9, 2021 | Outdoor Skills
* When our feet hurt, we hurt all over – Socrates * Twisted ankles and blisters are the most common injuries hikers invite. Injuries related to knees are also very common but they are not directly related to choice of footwear, though the quality of cushioning...
by Shantanu | Mar 6, 2021 | Outdoor Skills
* Take care of your feet and they will carry you far * There are insidious ways in which a hiker’s feet can get affected. Dirt, tiny pebbles, tinier grit and lint from socks… all these are ‘hazards’ for feet. And then there’s ‘fashion’ in the form of toenails longer...
by Shantanu | Feb 27, 2021 | Outdoor Skills
* Socks make shoes comfortable for souls * I must confess that I agonise over which socks to buy. But when I get a truly wonderful pair, the feeling I get wearing them is heavenly! This piece is based on the types of socks I use on my hiking programmes over extended...
by Shantanu | Feb 23, 2021 | Outdoor Skills
* Boots and souls thrive together in outdoors * The significance of this piece of hiking gear cannot be emphasised enough. The fact that there is abundant advice complicates matters for choice of hiking footwear. I am going to keep it simple here when I share some...
