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Introduction to kit
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Scott Muir and the timeoutdoors.com team confess their shiny kit syndrome and help you choose the best outdoor clothes, boots and toys to play with.
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| Scott Muir
is an outstanding mountaineer with trekking and climbing experience gained
in mountains ranging from Greenland to the Tatras, Alps and Himalayas. He
is a fully qualified mountain instructor, full time climber and is seen
on TV. |
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We all fall for it. There
aren't many walkers who don't suffer from shiny kit and gadget syndrome.
Look around any outdoor shop and you'd be forgiven for thinking that
you have to carry a rucksack fully laden with 'must have' gear just
to step out of your front door. The truth, however, is that you really
don't need any fancy kit to be able to enjoy the countryside. But,
like any activity, the more you get 'into it' the more you appreciate
having some good quality equipment that is appropriate to your needs.
Don't go out and buy everything at once. It's worth picking up a few
bits at a time, as you discover what type of walking holds most appeal
for you and where your needs lie. After all, there's no point in buying
a rope and harness if you never expect to be scrambling over rocks
or through deep snow, or an 80-litre rucksack if all your walking
is single day or supported treks.
This section will help you make informed decisions on the best gear
- and if you don't see them on the hills, you'll probably find our
team of experts drooling over the sparkly toys in the local outdoor
shops! |
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