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Short Winter Overnight Backpacking Ideas
Winter backpacking in the UK doesn’t need to mean long distances or extreme conditions. A simple one-night trip can offer quiet trails, dramatic scenery, and a genuine sense of escape, all without needing days off work or elaborate travel plans. Shorter routes mean you can carry less, move faster, and still experience the raw beauty of winter:…
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Layering Strategies for Wet UK Winters
If you’ve ever set out for a crisp winter walk in the hills and ended up damp, chilled, and dreaming of a pub fire, you’ll know that British winters are rarely just cold; they’re wet, windy, and unpredictable. At Trekitt, we’ve spent decades testing kit in exactly those conditions. From long days on ridgelines of…
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How to Prevent Salt and Grit Damage to Boots
Knowing how to prevent salt and grit damage to boots helps keep your winter footwear protected, comfortable and performing well in harsh conditions. This guide highlights the core steps you need to know. Key Takeaways Winter walking is brilliant—crisp air, snowy trails, maybe even a bit of sunshine if you’re lucky. But while you’re enjoying…
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What to Pack for a UK Winter Backcountry Walk
Winter in the UK backcountry is an adventure full of character. One moment you are crunching across frost-coated paths under a perfect sky, and the next you are squinting through sideways sleet. On a multiday route, those contrasts multiply, and so does the importance of packing the right kit. Unlike a simple out-and-back day walk, a…
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How to Reduce Tent Condensation in Winter
Reducing condensation in a tent during winter starts with understanding why moisture builds up in cold conditions, and this blog breaks down the key factors behind it while showing you the most effective ways to keep your shelter drier and more comfortable. Below is a quick overview of what you’ll learn: In SHORT… If you’ve…
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How to Navigate Safely in Winter and Poor Visibility
Learning how to navigate safely in winter and poor visibility is essential for staying confident and in control when the hills turn white and featureless. In SHORT… Winter in the hills can be incredible. Fresh snow, quiet valleys, and crisp air can turn a familiar route into something that feels entirely new. The same conditions…
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How Does Cold Weather Affect The Performance Of Waterproofs?
When the temperature drops and the hills turn white, your waterproof shell suddenly faces an entirely different challenge. The same jacket that kept you dry and comfortable on a damp summer hike might start to struggle in the deep freeze. Ever wondered why your waterproof feels clammy, heavy, or less breathable in the cold? It…
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Choosing the right winter boots and crampons for UK hills
Choosing the right winter boots and crampons for UK hills is all about matching boot stiffness, insulation, and crampon compatibility to the specific British terrain and conditions you’ll face most often. In SHORT… British winters have a mind of their own. One day, the trails are slushy and wet, the next, they’re frozen solid, with…
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Trail Running and Fast Hiking Through Winter
Trail running or fast hiking through winter brings new challenges — from slippery trails to colder, darker days — but with the right preparation, it can be the most rewarding season to move outdoors. In SHORT… When the trails turn muddy, the wind bites, and daylight seems to vanish by mid-afternoon, it’s tempting to pack…
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Staff Review: Sea-to-Summit Spark Pro -9C
Introduction – Testing the Sea to Summit Spark Pro -9C Sleeping Bag Here at Trekitt, we love testing new kit in real-world conditions. There’s no better way to understand how a product performs than to use it on the trail, in the tent, and in various unpredictable weather conditions. This year, I’ve been fortunate enough to use…
