Author Archives: blog

Jet Power!

Posted on March 20, 2011 by blog

When looking for a stove, I needed something which was compact, lightweight, fuel efficient and most importantly easy to use. I found all of this with Jetboil making it the natural choice for me. It’s now my most prized bit … Continue reading →

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New Tent & Camping Display Inc Vango Airbeam Inflatable Tents

Posted on March 19, 2011 by blog

Great news everyone…  Display opens soon (contact us for details) At Outdoorgear4u we are about to have a grand opening for our new Tent & Camping display. It’s only 5 Min’s down the road from our Ormskirk store. We have had a lot … Continue reading →

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Outdoor chef goes dutch serving up international cuisine in Beddgelert

Posted on March 16, 2011 by blog

Hey everyone, This is my 1st post on my new outdoor celebrity chef status! I’m going to be posting some of these recipes as I & a few friends have all decided that outdoor grub tastes better. Were going to share mouth watering recipes to … Continue reading →

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Holly the Hill hound loves da cake…..woof

Posted on March 9, 2011 by blog

Captains log star-date 8/3/11. Beamed down to Grasmere today, nothing too extreme Holly has been recuperating from a  torn cruciate ligament since last winters snow, and at the tender age of 12 years I always aire on the side of caution. … Continue reading →

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Wail like a Banshee……..

Posted on March 5, 2011 by blog

At the end of February Chris and I who have both been suffering with injuries, decide to get back in saddle and decide to have a nice mellow 10 mile walk  at Arnside AONB with an over night camp at … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Victor, Great snow & beer prices higher than Mont Blanc

Posted on February 22, 2011 by blog

Back to reality… After a weeks skiing in the heart of the French Alps.  The Chamonix Mont Blanc Valley, renowned for its off-piste back country skiing, technical mountaineering / ice climbing, fine French cuisine and some of the most expensive and … Continue reading →

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Czech out the Polka-dot kid’s Ski jacket!

Posted on February 19, 2011 by blog

During the bitterly cold month of February 2008, I was preparing for a week-long tour of Eastern Europe with my school, as part of a history trip. We were going to make short stops in the Czech Republic, Germany and … Continue reading →

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You don’t have to be mad to camp in winter

Posted on February 12, 2011 by blog

Hello campers, Winter camping! There’s something remarkably rewarding about camping in the cold. I have plenty of fond memories of setting out with a few buddies on a friday night & heading up to Langdale campsite for the weekend. My tent, … Continue reading →

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