Category Archives: Lists

12
Oct
2010

Expedition kit list for Iceland

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Posted in Expeditions, Iceland, Kit, Lists, Packraft
I have had quite a few questions concerning the equipment we used for crossing Iceland. Here then is the kit list. If I had more cash or was more of a gear geek then I would change a couple of things. But I hope that it proves helpful. I’ve added links where I think they [...]

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11
Oct
2010

Top 10 highs and lows of an expedition across Iceland

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Posted in Iceland, Lists, Packraft
The nice people at Ooh.com asked me to write down some of the ups and downs from Iceland. Here they are: 1. Discovering that one of the most varied, deserted, beautiful wildernesses I have ever been to is only three hours away from London with Iceland Express. 2. Carrying 25 days of food meant serious [...]

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06
Oct
2010

List of my favourite blogs

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Posted in Lists, Writing
I love reading books, and think that I always will. Thanks so much for all your suggestions on books for me to read back on Monday. But the explosion of quality blogs in recent years means that I now also spend about 10 minutes each morning scanning through the list of blogs I subscribe to. [...]

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20
Sep
2010

List of good surf destinations close to London

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Posted in Lists
Twitter is an excellent tool for getting rapid answers. Almost instantly you receive answers and opinions from a broad range of people, such as here when I asked for recommendations for surfing spots close to London. Twitter is mostly used for time wasting and pointless irrelevance. But it can be very useful. I decided to [...]

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16
Sep
2010

The things the last 10 years have taught me

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Posted in Lists, Motivation
David Hieatt founded the clothing company howies. He is now integral to the wonderful Do Lectures that begin today. Here are some of the things the last decade has taught him: If we can’t do the basics amazingly well, nothing else will matter. Be brave with your ideas. And fight like a brave to make [...]

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21
Jul
2010

Travel advice from Dervla Murphy

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Posted in Lists, Travel
A wonderful list from the opinionated (but cool) travel writer Dervla Murphy. Click here to read it in full. The individual traveller’s “age of adventure” has long since been ended by “S&T” (science and technology: an abbreviation that dates me). Now our planet’s few remaining undeveloped expanses are accessible only to well-funded expeditions protected by [...]

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07
Jul
2010

4×9 List

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Posted in Lists
A quirky little idea to blast out on a blog post. Here’s my list: Four jobs I’ve had in my life - Ice cream seller - Sandwich board wearer - Teacher - Motivational speaker Four Movies I can watch over and over - Top Gun - Austin Powers - Into the Wild - When we [...]

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28
Jun
2010

What is the best expedition backpack?

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Posted in Expeditions, Kit, Lists
During my preparation for next month’s expedition to Iceland I did a lot of research into what was the best large pack out there. Here are some of the good ones I found. Dana Design Astralplane Gregory Denali Pro, Gregory Massif, and Gregory Wind River Osprey Xenith and Osprey Crescent Aarn Bodypacks; the Load Limo [...]

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22
Jun
2010

Top 10 bits of kit for a long walk

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Posted in Expeditions, India, Kit, Lists
10 of the best bits of kit that I took to India. 1. Orthotic insoles and trainers Profeet and Mizuno Wave Inspire 5 £149 (insoles and fitting), £68 / 252 grams (shoe) I used to associate long distance running and walking with inevitable injuries and pain. No longer. Since I began using Profeet’s orthotic insoles [...]

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02
Jun
2010

What I’m listening to on my iPod

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Posted in Lists, Ramblings
Trying to choose my favourite ten pieces of music is impossible.