To the uninitiated, you could be forgiven for thinking that all first aid kits are created equal. Just grab one off the shelf at your local chemist or from an outdoors shop (hey, it’s from a gear shop so it should be perfect for outdoor adventures, right?), throw it in your pack and you’re ready to go. But what does it mean to be ‘initiated’? Here’s some things I’ve learnt along the way having … [Read more...]
Best Stretches for Hikers
It's common to think about doing body stretches when exercising for things like running, swimming or cycling, but many of us fail to realise that when we go bushwalking or hiking, we are athletes too and should treat our bodies as such. So what are the best stretches for hiking, bushwalking or trekking? I'm not a physio or an expert, so I asked a mate who is not only a health professional, but a … [Read more...]
When is it too hot for hiking?
I get it. It's summer, you're on holidays and you've finally got the time to go out on your bucket list bushwalking adventure. We may even feel it's our right to reward ourselves at this time of year by throwing on our backpack, stepping away from urban life and embracing an adventure that we've possibly spent months planning for and working towards. Athletes Battling Extreme Heat Unless … [Read more...]
What’s in my kit for a weekend hike?
There's something in all of us that's a bit of a voyeur, right? I love reading blogs and seeing photos from other people's backpacks and learning how they organise things. It's great for getting ideas and rethinking how and what to pack for a weekend hike. As it's been a few years since I made my first video for the Lotsafreshair Youtube on How to pack a backpack and things have … [Read more...]
How to choose a battery powerbank
With the rise of smartphones as a tool in hiking (GPS, mapping apps, cameras or if you're like me, for reading Kindle books!), the addition of a battery powerbank to recharge them is becoming a must-pack item for our backpacks. Up until now, you'd choose your powerbank based on mAh (milliampere hours), which describe the amount of total power that the unit can hold until you need to charge it … [Read more...]