‘How to’ | Trekitt’s blog, you’ll find guides, hint & tips, on how to deal with your own kit from home it’ll demonstrate you can do it with help from us.
In our first addition you’ll understand ‘How to Fit a rucksack at home (correctly) it gives you a step by step guide on purchasing the correct rucksack, measuring and then fitting your rucksack.
Water is one of the heaviest items you’ll carry whilst outdoors. Every litre adds a kilogram, and if you’re heading out for a few days that’s a fair bit of weight. Luckily, there’s a solution to carrying the kitchen sink on your back and that is drinking water that you might find naturally along your…
When most people think of staying warm whilst camping, their thoughts almost immediately skip to a sleeping bag. This is a key factor, but even the warmest sleeping bag will be useless if used in conjunction with a poor sleeping mat, or worse, no mat at all. All that lovely heat your body is producing…
Do you remember the days when you had to visit your local shoe shop and have a stranger manhandle a pair of shoes onto your feet? It was an essential step to enjoy your time at school. Similar principles apply when it comes to discovering the importance of rucksack fitting. With a multitude of brands…
How to choose the right shoe for your feet Here at Trekitt we know all too well of the difficulties people face when purchasing footwear online. The hardest part is being confident that you have picked the correct fitting footwear, so that is what we will cover in this blog. In our Hereford shop we…
Don’t get me wrong, walking for a singular day has its benefits—sleeping in your own bed at the end of the day being the main one. However I tend to look back on multi-day trips with a far greater sense of nostalgia and reminiscence for some reason. Although, in theory, the only difference is an…
We know that purchasing a tent is a big investment. That’s why we have a wide range of options to suit different activities, weather conditions, sizes etc. Taking care of your tent can be the difference between heading out for a fun-filled adventure in the mountains or having to fork out for a hefty repair…
Gear Up for Adventure: How to Organize and Protect Your Outdoor Essentials Are you an avid adventurer who loves spending time outdoors? If so, you know how important it is to have high-quality gear that can withstand the elements. But, do you know how to organize and protect your hiking gear to ensure it lasts…
How to Layer outdoor clothing for warmth and elemnts protection The tried and tested layering system has been the staple choice for walkers, mountaineers and climbers for decades. By combining multiple performance layers, outdoor users can enjoy their time in the mountains whilst remaining warm, comfortable and safe. There’s an old saying that goes: “there’s…
Say Goodbye to Bacterial Growth in Your Water Bladder Before we get started I’d like to reassure readers that this blog is not about some nasty urinary tract infection. It is an article on how to look after your water bladder and avoid the all-too-common problem of nasty bacterial growth in it. The popularity of hydration bladders…
Say Goodbye to Heavy Packs: Tips for Lightening Your Load I’m going to assume you’ve found this blog because your pack is uncomfortable in some way. This could be down to two things. The fit or the stuff inside; or rather the excessive amount of it. If you’d like to learn about pack fitting before…
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