Andrew Welch‭

Tent vs bivvy bag - different camping experience, protection from the elements, comfort and weight? What are the pros and cons of both? Is it even a valid comparison - e.g. is it viable to rely on ...

4 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

I'm going on a week long hike in Southern Spain. I envisage myself being away from civilisation max 3 days. What kind of food should I take at any one time? There are infrequent farm houses and out...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

I'm in the market for a backpack for fast paced multi-day hiking (away from food up to 1 week). I've tried some of the really big backpacks (65L) and found the padding bulky. I've tried some good o...

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

I quite often go hiking in the evening after work and I have a good head torch but sometimes I wish I had some night vision goggles because often a headtorch will scare wildlife and cause farm anim...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 1y ago by Michael‭

I've got an optimus nova stove and there is a round 'wick' under the burner that gets fuel on it when you start the stove. What is this material?

3 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

I just bought a new sleeping bag online and it came in a large draw cord bag and there was also a small stuff sack in the package. What is the point of the large draw cord bag?

2 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

Having done tonnes of research in this area, I settled for products from a company called Portapow. They do an 11w panel which I combined with their 6000mah solar battery and a AA/ AAA battery char...

posted 9y ago by Andrew Welch‭

I'm putting together a kit list for hiking and the last time I went on a big hike I wore a breathable t-shirt, but I didn't find it that comfy and it also tended to start to smell quickly. Any tips...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

I am looking to buy a rucksack. I want to move quickly and pack minimally on a week-10 day long trip so I"m tempted by packs around the 45-55L range. However, I want to get a pack that is also vers...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

Are there any maps available that would be useful for walking off-road in southern spain that I can use with my Garmin etrex vista HCX?

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Have a look at these solar charger options. Solar charger solio, power traveller, brown dog, snow lizard, Bushnell Bear Grylls SolarWrap Freeloader pro / freeloader, links http://www.instructables...

posted 11y ago by Andrew Welch‭

I bought a new rucksack. However, how can I tidy up and hide away the myriad straps so they don't flap about and get caught in things?

10 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

I've got a tent with a hole in it. I've bought some ripstop waterproof nylon fabric. What glue will stick it on?

1 answer  ·  posted 10y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

I've got a winter sleeping bag rated down to -40c but its heavy and it won't get that cold where I am going. The coldest it will be is +5 to -5. I've another lightweight sleeping bag rated 5 degr...

5 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭