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Power on the road makes life so much easier. We have a leisure battery in Sheddy, but we have always been very aware of making sure we don't use too much electricity, or have the fridge turned on for too long in case we manage to drain it. We were recently sent a portable solar... Continue Reading →
The Welsh 3000's is a 24 hour challenge, which consists of completing the 15 highest peaks in Wales. It's a gruelling 50km route, with over 3000m of ascent. I left home at 11:30 pm with one very full rucksack (you can check out my kit list below). As it's not a circular route, it takes... Continue Reading →
My goodness it's a minefield out there. There are so many things to consider: size, price, quality, delivery times.... I've wanted a paddle board for a long time, but choosing my own has certainly not been easy. In the end, me and my other half went for different brands based on our own personal wants.... Continue Reading →
I've recently had quite a few people asking me how I've found those that I go out walking with, so I thought I'd share a few of the platforms that have helped me. It has definitely been a long process of pushing myself out of my comfort zone and building my confidence though. Local /Facebook... Continue Reading →
I've only been out on a paddleboard a couple of times. The first was on a holiday in South Wales with friends, where we hired a few and took them out on the sea. The second was on my solo trip around Scotland where a lovely couple lent me theirs whilst they had lunch -... Continue Reading →
I have always been a water baby, but it's only recently that I've started taking cold water dips. I often get told 'I'm crazy' and so many people ask me why I do it, but I think it's definitely something you need to do to understand. For me, my winter wild swims have been an... Continue Reading →
When lockdown first hit, I was at the start of a new job, newly separated and living on my own for the first time. I have never been great in my own company and always seems to find myself in a downward spiral whenever I spend too much time on my own. To keep myself... Continue Reading →
Lisa Outdoors 