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Comment on Packing List for a Long Distance Walk by John Matthew

John Matthew — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:42:52 +0000

I agree with Frank, that is quite a list! I think it’s got everything that a backpacker might need. Like the author, I also cannot travel without my laptop and other gizmos. I’ve just bought a daypack that has space to store a laptop. The backpack is from Briggs & Riley’s BRX collection. It’s pretty roomy for carrying essentials like a water bottle, snack bars, camera, sunscreen, first aid kit, etc.

Comment on Bike Myra Canyon on the amazing Kettle Valley Railway by Donna

Donna — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:37:17 +0000

Sounds like a must do bike trip! Thanks for the great description and pictures.

Comment on The Cumbria Way, Lake District, England by The Cumbria Way – Vicarious fun in the Lake District – England

The Cumbria Way – Vicarious fun in the Lake District – England — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:46:51 +0000

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Comment on 5 Places to Sea Kayak Within 90 Minutes of Vancouver by Tweets that mention 5 Places to Sea Kayak Within 90 Minutes of Vancouver | HikeBikeTravel, My title -- Topsy.com

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:56:37 +0000

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Comment on A Distillery Tour on the West Highland Way by Tweets that mention A Distillery Tour on the West Highland Way | HikeBikeTravel, My title -- Topsy.com

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:09:34 +0000

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Comment on Hiking Highlights on the 2nd Half of the West Highland Way, Scotland by Debbie MacMillan

Debbie MacMillan — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:58:30 +0000

Wow, what a trip. Pictures are beautiful. I’m certainly not fit enought for the hike you girls did. Congratulations on finishing.

Comment on Magnificence, Motrin, Moleskin, Markers & Misery on the Cumbria Way, England by Hike Bike Travel

Hike Bike Travel — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:56:37 +0000

The glass of wine at the end of the day is a real treat for me after 6-7 hours of walking.

Comment on Some of the Best Lake District Walking – Keswick to Caldbeck by Hike Bike Travel

Hike Bike Travel — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:55:59 +0000

The best thing you can do to walk 13-15 miles per day for many days in a row is to put in the miles beforehand. Three days of walking that are similar in length to what you’ll be doing, in the shoes or boots that you plan to wear, will at least alert you to any shortcomings in your training program. A program of leg strengthening and core conditioning would also help you.

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Comment on Some of the Best Lake District Walking – Keswick to Caldbeck by Hike Bike Travel

Hike Bike Travel — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:52:35 +0000

I felt much the way you felt – though I was even happier to see a Cumbria Way sign a few miles outside of Caldbeck. The Keswock to Caldbeck day on the Cumbria Way was my favourite, despite the route finding angst.

Comment on Hiking Tips for England & Scotland by Hike Bike Travel

Hike Bike Travel — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:50:09 +0000

Unfortunately Compeed is sold only in Europe and New Zealand as far as I can tell but it’s worth getting friends going to the countries that sell it to pick up a couple of sizes of ‘bandages.’ They aren’t cheap – about 4.50 British pounds for 5 of them but they are worth every penny.