Howdy folks. Whatever you think about the Game of Thrones finale, the Starks were definitely right about one thing – winter is coming. So this week I thought I’d warm up with a short and sweet review of this Ali Express Down Jacket. I picked up this jacket a few months ago for a bargain price. …
Who doesn’t love a good Kickstarter campaign? Not only do you get to support makers and help bring products to market that wouldn’t otherwise get made – but you also usually save some pennies because of the direct-to-consumer model that Kickstarter thrives on. So today on the blog, we’re bringing you a roundup of our 5 favourite Kickstarter …
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Okay, lets get one thing straight. Here at Thrifty Hiker, we love Titanium. It’s basically as light as you can go in terms of backpacking cookware, and yet is still very strong, and transfers heat evenly. The only problem is, it’s often expensive. But not so with the Ali Express brand ‘Tomshoo’, who are offering some …
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Hi folks, today we’re looking at an exciting new backpacking tent: The Naturehike Cloud Trace. There seems to be a constant stream of innovation happening over at Naturehike, with new tents and improved designs coming out regularly. The Cloud Trace is a great example of this – not so much reinventing the wheel as building …
Today we’re reviewing a gizmo designed to help frequently-flying adventurers: The Mu International Charger. Designed for travellers, the Mu International is a lightweight and portable plug adapter that’s ideal for backpacking across the world. But before we get into the review, let’s take a look at the specs. Overview / Specs If you’re backpacking across …
Howdy folks. Welcome to part 2 of our 3-part series on the best hiking day packs. If you missed part 1 (where we checked out the awesome Berghaus Twenty Four Seven), you can find it here. Today however we’re looking at our pick for ‘best bargain’ hiking day pack: The Naturehike Packable Backpack. Naturehike Packable …
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Our top 10 favourite ultralight camping hacks Today on the blog we’re bringing you a roundup of our top 10 favourite camping hacks from around the interwebs. These hacks are aimed specifically at being able to shave space and/or weight from your pack, making it easier for you to get closer to an ultralight camping weight. …
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The types of food you take on outdoor adventures depends on the length of your trip, and also personal preference. If you are planning a multi-day hike or strenuous expedition, then high energy lightweight food is a must. Your body needs adequate calories and fuel to keep going. Many adventurers go by the idea that …
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Today, we have an Aegismax Sleeping Bag review to share with you! I had the chance to try this down bag recently – it’s the bag I took with me when I reviewed the awesome 3F UL Gear Solo. So, let’s dive into this Aegismax Sleeping Bag review and see how it performed on the trip. …
Hi folks. This week on the blog we’re taking a look at the Naturehike VIK Tent – a new single skin shelter that’s offers something very different! We’ve been blown away by the quality of other Naturehike tents such as the Cloud Up, and the VIK is another step up in both weight and comfort. …
