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A good hiking boot should give you confidence when the weather turns, the trail becomes rough, and the miles start adding up.  That sounds simple enough, but finding the right boot for UK conditions can be surprisingly difficult. The perfect boot for dry summer trails in southern Europe may feel completely out of its depth on a…

A good day on the hill usually comes down to two things. Reasonable weather and having the right kit.  Unfortunately, we can’t help much with the first one.  What we can help with, though, is making sure you’ve got the right kit once the weather inevitably does what British weather does best.  At Trekitt we spend a lot of…

A good multi-day backpack should disappear into the background once you start walking.  That sounds obvious, but it is surprisingly difficult to get right. A pack can look great on paper, tick every feature box imaginable and still feel uncomfortable after a few hours on the trail. When you are carrying camping kit, extra layers, food and…

If you have been shopping for trail running shoes recently, there is a good chance you have come across the term “supercritical foam” and wondered whether it is a genuine advancement in footwear design or simply the latest industry buzzword.   That is a fair question, because trail running brands are constantly introducing new materials and technologies,…

Choosing the best daypack for hiking is always a balancing act.  Capacity matters, but so does comfort, stability and how a pack carries over a full day on the hill. In the UK especially, where conditions can change quickly and waterproofs, spare layers and extra food are often essential, getting that balance right matters.  In this guide, we…

Choosing the best lightweight sleeping bag for backpacking is always a balancing act. Weight matters when you are carrying everything on your back, but in the UK, warmth and weather protection matter just as much.  We at Trekitt spend a lot of time helping people dial in this balance. Whether you are heading into the Lakes for…

Choosing between a down sleeping bag and a synthetic one sounds simple. It rarely is.  It is one of those decisions that quietly shapes your entire overnight experience. Get it right and you sleep well, recover properly and actually enjoy being out there. Get it wrong and suddenly everything feels harder than it should.   We at Trekitt have spent…

Few outdoor dilemmas are as quietly dramatic as this one.  You’re stood there, one foot hovering between a burly pair of boots and a sleek pair of trail shoes, wondering which decision will define your entire walking personality. Will you become a rugged, bog-stomping hill-goer who treats puddles as a challenge, or a fast-moving, snack-fuelled trail cruiser who…

A good night’s sleep outdoors can turn a decent trip into a brilliant one. A bad night’s sleep can do the exact opposite.  If you have ever spent a night sliding off an air mat, shivering inside a questionable sleeping bag while your tent flaps like a crisp packet in a gale, you will know…

Early season camping can be one of the most rewarding times to spend a night in the hills. The trails are quieter, campsites feel wilder and the landscapes often carry that fresh, just-awakened feel that comes with the change from winter into spring.  However, early season conditions in the UK bring their own set of challenges.  Cold…