Outdoor Gear Chat

Cathy Casey and Wayne Singleton

Join Cathy and Wayne as they chat about the pro's (and the con's) of technical outdoor clothing and equipment.Outdoor Gear Chat takes a lighthearted peek inside the wonderful world of fabrics, garments, footwear and equipment helping you to understand some of the science behind how to stay dry, how to stay comfortable and how to choose the best outdoor kit for you.

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Dec 9, 2024 · 13 min
55: Berghaus Adapts @ KMF 2024
Get in touch! Part 6 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Alice Sainsbury, Product Designer for Berghaus Adapts. This is a fascinating insight into Berghaus' drive to create adaptive outdoor clothing for adventurers with additional needs where we discuss garments adjusted for limb length, additions to aid moving limbs and design features allowing for catheters. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Berghaus Adapt and Ed Jackson If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 31 - Adaptive Outdoor Kit With Paul Pritchard
Dec 3, 2024 · 13 min
52: Gloves with Mountain Equipment @ KMF 2024
Get in touch! Part 3 of our Kendal Mountain festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Malcolm Rudge, Product Design Manager at Mountain Equipment. If you have ever wondered how a glove is made, how many pieces are in a glove, how they are waterproof and why certain gloves work with a smart phone and others don't then you will find all your answers here! Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: https://www.canepal.org.uk/ Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop - The Big History Episode 5: Mittens vs Fingers
Dec 3, 2024 · 14 min
53: Gore-Tex Brand @ KMF 2024
Get in touch! Part 4 of our Kendal Mountain festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Catriona Shearer, UK Account Marketing Manager and PR Specialist for W.L.Gore Ltd. We chat about fabrics, testing and how Gore-Tex is changing to reduce it's impact on the environment. Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: https://www.canepal.org.uk/ Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Gore-Tex Virtual Lab Tour If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 49: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 3 Episode 48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 2 Episode 47: New Waterproof Fabrics - What you Need To know Part 1 Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm wet through to my undies
Nov 25, 2024 · 48 min
50: Balance with Rab @ KMF 2024
Get in touch! Part 1 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 season Cathy talks with Jon Frederick, Group Marketing Director for Equip (Global) about their key brand Rab. Recorded in front of a live Audience this fascinating episode gives a real insight into how your favourite outdoor garments journey from concept to reality. This years festival theme is "Balance" and this podcast looks not just at how we, as users, offset or compare the value of one garment over another but also at how production has evolved to balance growth with sustainability, how we are all responsible for how we buy our kit, how product is tested and how, since the very beginning, Rab's partnerships are key to building the best clothing and equipment possible. Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: COMMUNITY ACTION NEPAL See our full Rab range: The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com) Free kit advice: The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Rab® Official Site. High performance outdoor clothing, down jackets, GORE-TEX, sleeping bags and packs. | Rab® UK Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 47: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 1 Episode 43: Kit Lists - The Mountain Goat Circuit Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks with Jon Gupta Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions with Andy Cave Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop - The Big History
Nov 25, 2024 · 57 min
51: Motherhood, Mountains and Careers @ KMF 2024
Get in touch! Part 2 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 season Recorded in front of a live audience at Kendal Mountain Festival, Cathy chats with KMF CEO Jacqui Scott about their unique journeys into and through the Outdoor industry, how they have balanced motherhood through their careers and how they are helping those just starting out. Fair warning: there is a little bit of language, a lot of crazy stories and plenty of laughter but if you are expecting advice on how to be a perfect mother - this may not be the best place to find it! Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay Trust Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop - The Big History
Sep 27, 2024 · 41 min
47: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 1
Get in touch! There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this first of three special podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Debbie Read, Head of Corporate Communications and CSR at Equip Outdoor Technologies to discuss why chemicals that have been used in waterproof garments for years are being phased out and how this will effect performance. As technical garment users, we all need to better understand why these changes are needed, how they will impact our time in the hills and why we will need to wash and re-proof our waterproof garments more regularly. There is a world of science in your waterproof jacket - we're here to help you understand it. Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay Trust See our full range: The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com) Free kit advice: The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy To learn more about how Rab are phasing out PFA's and what is in your garment: https://rab.equipment/uk/material-facts-faq https://equipuk.com/blog/our-commitment-to-phase-out-pfas https://rab.equipment/uk/pfas If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through to My Undies (buzzsprout.com) Episode 2: Layering - The Joy of Moisture Management (buzzsprout.com) Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit (buzzsprout.com)
Sep 27, 2024 · 38 min
48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 2
Get in touch! There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this second of three special podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Laura Howe, Fabric Technologist at Mountain Equipment, to discuss how new waterproof fabrics are chosen, tested and built in to technical garment design. As technical garment users, we all need to better understand why these changes are needed, how they will impact our time in the hills and why we will need to wash and re-proof our waterproof garments more regularly. There is a world of science in your waterproof jacket - we're here to help you understand it. Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay Trust See our full range: The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com) Free kit advice: The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy To learn more about how Mountain Equipment are phasing out PFA's: Aiming to be PFAS free by Winter 2025 | Mountain Equipment (mountain-equipment.com) If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through to My Undies (buzzsprout.com) Episode 2: Layering - The Joy of Moisture Management (buzzsprout.com) Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit (buzzsprout.com)
Sep 27, 2024 · 38 min
49: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 3
Get in touch! There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this final part of three "waterproof special" podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Tim Francis Regional Trainer and Account Manager for Grangers International, to discuss why new waterproof fabrics will need to be washed and re-proofed more frequently than older garments and how you can do this simply and easily at home. As technical garment users, we all need to better understand why these changes are needed, how they will impact our time in the hills and why we will need to wash and re-proof our waterproof garments more regularly. There is a world of science in your waterproof jacket - we're here to help you understand it. Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay Trust See our full range: The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com) Free kit advice: The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy To learn more about how simple it is to wash and re-proof your garment at home: Washing Your Waterproof Clothing — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk) For a list of care and repair facilities throughout the UK: Repairs and Servicing I — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through to My Undies (buzzsprout.com) Episode 2: Layering - The Joy of Moisture Management (buzzsprout.com) Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit (buzzsprout.com)
Apr 3, 2024 · 51 min
46: Kit Lists - Sea Kayaking & Climbing in Greenland with Olly Sanders
Get in touch! Planning an expedition to Greenland? Cathy and Wayne are joined by Olly Sanders to chat about how to prepare, what kit to pack, why climbing style may be dictated by your kayak, the effect of comms and tech on expeditions and why wellies are always on his kit list. There are top tips on how to travel with minimal impact, information and funding advice for those planning their own adventures all interspersed with how to pack your boat, where to strap your gun and the very real discovery that Polar Bears are REALLY big when you're lying down! If that's not enough - we even talk Batman stunts. This show has it all! Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay Trust See our full range: The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com) Free kit advice: The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Olly's website: All About Rock & Sea Adventures (rockandseadventures.co.uk) If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through to My Undies (buzzsprout.com) Episode 2: Layering - The Joy of Moisture Management (buzzsprout.com) Episode 3: Socks - My Feet Stink (buzzsprout.com) Episode 4: Sleeping Bags - Slip Into Something Silky (buzzsprout.com) Episode 5: Gloves - Mittens vs Fingers (buzzsprout.com) Episode 8: Stoves - Burning Ring of Fire (buzzsprout.com) Episode 11: Lighting - Beam Me Up (buzzsprout.com) Episode 19: Tents - Erections Of All Sizes (buzzsprout.com) Episode 21: First Aid - I've Got An Ouchie (buzzsprout.com) Episode 22: Sunglasses & Goggles - Eye Eye! (buzzsprout.com) Episode 27: Water Purifiers - That's Quite A Thirst (buzzsprout.com) Episode 37: Ropes - All Tied Up (buzzsprout.com) Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit (buzzsprout.com) Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Down (buzzsprout.com) Episode 44: Helmets - Keep A Lid On It (buzzsprout.com)
Mar 27, 2024 · 43 min
45: Artilect - A New Brand Of Outdoor Clothing
Get in touch! Ever wondered what's involved in starting a new outdoor clothing brand? Cathy and Wayne are joined by Artilect Co-Founder Trent Bush to chat about the incredible amount of passion, science, skill and global logistics involved in getting a product from concept to shelf. Based in Boulder Colorado, Artilect offer men's and women's ethically produced base layer, insulation and waterproof clothing packed full of innovative technologies and centered around the outdoor user. This is a fascinating behind- the-scenes insight into the passion, knowledge and expertise poured into technical outdoor garments. Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay Trust See our full range of Artilect: Artilect (climbers-shop.com) For more expert knowledge on outdoor clothing: Clothing — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy To keep your kit working for as long as possible: Repairs and Servicing I — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Other outdoor Gear Chat Episodes you may be interested in: Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through to My Undies (buzzsprout.com) Episode 2: Layering - The Joy of Moisture Management (buzzsprout.com) Episode 12: Insulated Jackets - Snug As A Bug (buzzsprout.com) Episode 34: Women's Technical Clothing Fit and Function (buzzsprout.com) Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Down (buzzsprout.com)
Mar 20, 2024 · 36 min
44: Helmets - Keep A Lid On It with Neil Gresham and Emma Powell Petzl
Get in touch! This week Cathy and Wayne talk about head protection with Petzl sponsored athletes and climbing giants: Emma Powell and Neil Gresham. Whether you are trad, sport, winter climbing or dry tooling we delve into why you might choose to wear a helmet when you climb, different construction types, testing, safety, how to check your helmet, how to tell when your helmet should be retired and why recycling them is so difficult. Packed full of technical geekery, anecdotes and possibly a little too much information from Cathy, this an essential listen for climbers everywhere. Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay Trust For full information how how to check your helmet: Climbing Knowledge — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy To see our full range of climbing helmets: Climbing Helmets Climbing Equipment | The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com) Visit Neil Gresham's website: neilgresham.com Visit Emma Powell's You Tube Channel: Emma Powell Climbing - YouTube For a wealth of technical climbing information: Tech tips by activity - Petzl United Kingdom Other Outdoor Gear Chat Posts you might be interested in: Episode 7: Trad Climbing Gear - Nice Rack! (buzzsprout.com) Episode 9: Rock Boots - Trust The Rubber (buzzsprout.com) Episode 15: Ice Axes - Take Your Pick (buzzsprout.com) Episode 20: Carabiners - I Need A Screw (buzzsprout.com) Episode 37: Ropes - All Tied Up (buzzsprout.com)
Mar 14, 2024 · 38 min
43: Kit Lists - The Mountain Goat Circuit
Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne talk about the NEW Mountain Goat Circuit/ Cylchdaith Yr Afr Fynydd, a spectacular 50km loop in Snowdonia along the skyline from the Joe Brown's Capel Curig shop to Llanberis and back. Joined by Rab Global Sales Operations Manager Chris Vanderhoven, they discuss how the idea came about, the route, the terrain and there are lots of tips on what kit you'll need depending if you run, fastpack or backpack what is sure to become an iconic round of it's own right. The odds are good you'll see one of the famous Snowdonia Mountain Goats en route too! For more details about how to get involved: For suggested kit lists: Check out the full range of great kit available at www.joe-brown.com For tons of great skills and kit advice check out: www.joebrownoutdooracademy.com Related Outdoor Gear Chat Podcasts: Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through to My Undies (buzzsprout.com) Episode 2: Layering - The Joy of Moisture Management (buzzsprout.com) Episode 3: Socks - My Feet Stink (buzzsprout.com) Episode 5: Gloves - Mittens vs Fingers (buzzsprout.com) Episode 6: Walking Boots - When Size Really Matters (buzzsprout.com) Episode 10: Rucksacks - What's in your sack? (buzzsprout.com) Episode 21: First Aid - I've Got An Ouchie (buzzsprout.com) Episode 22: Sunglasses & Goggles - Eye Eye! (buzzsprout.com) Episode 29: Hats - The Importance Of Head Protection (buzzsprout.com) Episode 33: Trail Running Shoes - Nice Lugs! (buzzsprout.com) Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit (buzzsprout.com) Planning to camp? Episode 4: Sleeping Bags - Slip Into Something Silky (buzzsprout.com) Episode 8: Stoves - Burning Ring of Fire (buzzsprout.com) Episode 11: Lighting - Beam Me Up (buzzsprout.com) Episode 19: Tents - Erections Of All Sizes (buzzsprout.com)
Mar 6, 2024 · 33 min
42: Kit Lists - Jungle Trekking and the El Rio Foundation
Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined live from Colombia by Ben Davies and Felix Sullivan from the El Rio Hostel in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains. This very special episode talks not just about the kit needed for the nearby trek to the Lost City but also the unique relationship between The Climbers Shop and the El Rio Foundation. Listen to how buying great kit from us helps fund vital work with children in post conflict Colombia - and how you can help kids learn simply by visiting the hostel and buying a beer! Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider making a donation to help further the vital work of the El Rio Foundation here. Follow El Rio Foundation: Instagram: @elriofoundation Find out more about El Rio Hostel: Rio Hostel Buritaca Read more about the El Rio Foundation: The El Rio Foundation – We are the charity arm of Rio Hostel Buritaca (elriofoundationco.org) How buying great kit in Ambleside can have a positive impact on kids in post conflict Colombia: How Your Purchases With Us Help Others Too — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk) To see our travel and trekking range: The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com) Further kit information: The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Related Outdoor Gear Chat Episodes: Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit (buzzsprout.com) Episode 27: Water Purifiers - That's Quite A Thirst (buzzsprout.com) Episode 22: Sunglasses & Goggles - Eye Eye! (buzzsprout.com) Episode 21: First Aid - I've Got An Ouchie (buzzsprout.com) Episode 10: Rucksacks - What's in your sack? (buzzsprout.com) Episode 6: Walking Boots - When Size Really Matters (buzzsprout.com) Episode 3: Socks - My Feet Stink (buzzsprout.com) Episode 2: Layering - The Joy of Moisture Management (buzzsprout.com) Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through to My Undies (buzzsprout.com)
Feb 28, 2024 · 44 min
41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Down Matt Fuller
Get in touch! Join Cathy and Wayne with Dr Matt Fuller, for a fascinating insight into down and it's amazing ability to keep us warm! Matt has a PhD in Feather and Down Structure and is Product Engineer at Mountain Equipment. This episode is a real journey, explaining how ethically sourced down ends up in your jacket, sleeping bag, or suit from source. Learn how down is almost structurally perfect, how it works, it's longevity, why insulated legwear and skirts rock, what "clumping" is and what to do if you've got it. If you have ever wondered about the difference between cheap down and responsibly sourced, what a Down Codex might be, or even if it is true that the original down jacket was invented by a chap named Finch (!) then this is definitely the podcast for you. Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay Trust If you would like to trace the down in your Mountain Equipment product, use the Down Codex here: Down Codex - Mountain Equipment (thedowncodex.co.uk) Buy Mountain Equipment Products here: The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com) Learn more about outdoor clothing and equipment here: The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Don't forget to listen to our other podcasts about down: Episode 4: Sleeping Bags - Slip Into Something Silky (buzzsprout.com) Episode 12: Insulated Jackets - Snug As A Bug (buzzsprout.com) Episode 23: Kit Lists - Everest Basecamp Trek (buzzsprout.com) Episode 24: Kit Lists - Polar Travel (buzzsprout.com) Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions with Andy Cave (buzzsprout.com) Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks with Jon Gupta (buzzsprout.com) Episode 36: Kit Lists - Trekking In Nepal (buzzsprout.com)
Nov 15, 2023 · 46 min
40: Cooking In The Fells For Mental Health with Fellfoodie
Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined by outdoor cook and all round smashing bloke Harrison Ward to talk about getting out in the fells to cook. Perhaps better known by his Instagram handle @Fellfoodie, Harrison shares his own version of haute cuisine among his native Lakeland Fells alongside his personal recovery from alcoholism and poor mental health. Harrison openly describes how combining his newly found passion for hillwalking with cooking tasty nutritious food has lead him into a new realm of positivity and ultimately, the realisation of a childhood dream. There is plenty of talk about kit, camping, laughter among the reflection and a sizeable plug for Harrison's excellent new book "Cook Out" packed full of scrumptious recipes to cook outdoors and enjoy with friends. Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay Trust You can buy signed copies of Harrison's book here View our range of stoves here Thinking of upgrading your kit? Read our wide range of Buyers Guides Knowledge — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Find out more about Harrison here: Fell Foodie | Outdoor Cooking | Mental Health Speaker If you need support don't put it off, click here
Oct 26, 2023 · 34 min
39: Endurance Sport Nutrition - Will It Stay Down? with Beau Smith Voom
Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined by Voom Brand Manager and Team GB Triathalete Beau Smith to seriously geek out on nutrition for endurance sports. Listen and learn what energy bar ingredients mean, the difference between caffiene and guarana, what are the key causes of stomach issues (and potential solutions), why hydration is so critical alongside energy foods, how electrolyte drinks work, why B vitamins are so important, discover that Recovery Fudge is a "thing" and how plant protein is increasingly popular in race nutrition. From baby milk to hangover cures - we discuss the lot! Grab a brew (and possibly a dictionary) to enjoy this episode to the max. Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is swimming the coastline of Cumbria for Brathay Trust Buy Voom nutrition here: Nutrition | The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com) Full range of Endurance Sport nutrition here: Nutrition | The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com) Learn more about endurance race nutrition here: Running — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Visit the Voom website here: VOOM Nutrition | Leading sports nutrition, energy & recovery products
Oct 17, 2023 · 40 min
38: Baselayers - Tight Fit with Stu Smith
Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined once again by the brilliant Stuart Smith to discuss undergarments. You'll hear all about why a baselayer should be close fitting to work effectively in our climate, how they work, why some niff more than others, how to make a stinky baselayer smell better (and last longer), the difference between natural and man made fibres and what is good merino vs bad merino. There are tales a-plenty (including vanishing underwear) but beware - you may never be able to eat a Polo mint again! Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is swimming the coastline of Cumbria for Brathay Trust Buy Men's Baselayer is available here: Men's Baselayers (climbers-shop.com) Buy Women's Baselayer here: Women's Baselayers (climbers-shop.com) Buyers Guide to Baselayers: Buyers Guide To Baselayers — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk) Need to wash those stinky baselayers? Proofings Clothing Care & Proofing Essentials | The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com) Learn more about technical clothing here: Clothing — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Listen to Stu Smith discuss Stoves: Episode 8: Stoves - Burning Ring of Fire (buzzsprout.com)
Oct 10, 2023 · 36 min
37: Ropes - All Tied Up with Alex Smurthwaite Edelrid
Get in touch! Are you baffled by the number of different ropes available? Cathy and Wayne talk with Edelrid UK Representative Alex Smurthwaite and discover how not all ropes are equal...... Learn the difference between single/half/twin and triple ropes, why there are so many diameters, how a dry treatment keeps out more than just water, why colour is important, how to wash your rope, what the Bluesign logo means and why a "glorified angle grinder" is part of the Edelrid testing process! Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is swimming the coastline of Cumbria for Brathay Trust Click here to see our range of Edelrid climbing ropes and equipment: Search results for 'edelrid' (climbers-shop.com) Purchase a Beal Rope Brush here: Beal Rope Brush (climbers-shop.com) To learn more about climbing equipment click here: Climbing Knowledge — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Edelrid Cut Resistance of Rope Test: EDELRID Knowledge Base - Cut Resistance of ropes - Part 1 - YouTube
Oct 2, 2023 · 36 min
36: Kit Lists - Trekking In Nepal with Community Action Nepal
Get in touch! If trekking in Nepal is on your bucket list then join Cathy and Wayne as they chat with Denise Prior at Community Action Treks. She has 20 years experience and along with Nicola Terry from parent charity Community Action Nepal, explains not just the importance of packing the right kit but also how to travel and trek while having a positive impact on the country you are travelling in. Both Community Action Nepal and Community action Treks were originally set up by mountaineer Doug Scott - who summited Everest in 1975 alongside Dougal Haston making them the first Brits to do so. You can find out more about the Treks offered by CAT here: Community Action Trekking (catreks.com) You can donate to Community Action Nepal here: About Us | Community Action Nepal (canepal.org.uk) Everything you need to trekking anywhere; from water purification to boots to sun-cream to down jackets is available here: The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com) Discover a TON of free equipment and clothing advice here: The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
Sep 26, 2023 · 48 min
35: Wayne Singleton - Swimming The Cumbrian Coastline
Get in touch! In September 2023 Outdoor Gear Chat Co-Host Wayne Singleton stepped into the water at Bowness-on-Solway on the North Cumbria coast to "celebrate" an upcoming birthday. Some say he'd taken a wrong turn as originally, he'd started out planning to swim the English Channel. When he couldn't find a pilot he decided on a different type of swim challenge, one no-one had ever tried before - to swim the entire coastline of his home County of Cumbria. With no idea what to expect, no idea if three years of training was enough, 10 days off from work and an acute fear of sea wildlife, Wayne describes dark depths, terrifying tides and the truly monster jellyfish he came across on his journey. You can read a "real time" account of Wayne's epic swim here: News - The Running Concierge To donate to Wayne's Challenge and raise money for the Brathay Trust: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com) To learn about the great work of The Brathay Trust with young people in the North West: Inspiring young people to make positive changes - Brathay Trust