Outdoor Gear Chat

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Cathy & Wayne are joined by Author, Walking Leader and Outdoor Swimming Instructor Suzanna Cruikshank to talk about women's technical clothing for sizes beyond the norm. This fascinating insight into clothing fit follows on from our extremely successful online symposium held back in 2021. Listen as we discuss what is available, the difficulties of finding technical equipment for larger body shapes, why technical shops can be intimidating, colour, features and dodgy swim models. But what is being done about it? 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 To see our plus size women's clothing range: Womens Outdoor Clothing And Womens Outdoor Jackets (climbers-shop.com) To see our XXL men's clothing range: Mens Outdoor Clothing And Mens Outdoor Jackets (climbers-shop.com) Watch our online symposium here: Women’s Technical Clothing: Fit, Form and Function — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk) Technical Plus Size Patterns to make: Sew Outdoorsy | Outdoor & Activewear Sewing Patterns for Plus Sizes Lake District Wild Swimming (suzannaswims.co.uk)

In this episode Cathy and Wayne are joined by The Climbers Shop Manager and Spine Race veteran Chris Worton to talk about the wonderful world of trail shoes. Why are there so many different types? How is a trail running shoe different from a road running shoe? Can the right shoes make you feel less tired? How can you make shoes last longer? What is the difference between pronation and supination? What is meant by drop? gait? neutral shoes? This episode is packed with facts and information about shoes, socks, gaiters, microspikes, laces and....... marmite - Wayne even get's grossed out about toenails. 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 the link to see our huge range of men's trail shoes Mens Trail Running Shoes And Fell Running Shoes (climbers-shop.com) Click the link to see our huge range of women's trail shoes Womens Trail Running Shoes And Fell Running Shoes (climbers-shop.com) Click the "Running" tab to see our full range of clothing and accessories The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com) Tips on fit, nutrition and ultra's: Running — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

Cathy and Wayne are joined by engineer, sewer and outdoor equipment and clothing repair specialist; Rosanna Watson from Snowdonia Gear Repairs to delve into how to make your gear last longer. Learn about tapes, sealants, zips, seams and all the little replacement gizmo's available to make your own repairs as well as the wealth of fixes that can be done to clothing, sleeping bags, rucsacks and tents so they can be used and kept out of landfill for as long as possible. Packed full of tips, Rosanna also explains how she can customise garments for MRT's, how to spot if a garment is easily repairable and how to get the best value for money (spoiler - this may not necessarily mean buying the cheapest). 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 Our shops have a large range of repair tapes, sealants, buckles, tapes and cords permanently in stock. They're dead easy to find in the shops and we're working on improving their visibility online: Clothing/Tent and Rucsack Spares and repairs: Repair Products Camping | The Climbers Shop And Joe Brown S (climbers-shop.com) Cordlocks: Lowe Alpine Cord Lock - Assorted Coloured (climbers-shop.com) Cord: Ropes Cords Climbing Equipment | The Climbers Shop And Joe (climbers-shop.com) Footwear Spares: Proofings, Aftercare & Repair | The Climbers Shop (climbers-shop.com) To find our how to send your item back to Snowdonia Gear Repair please click here: Snowdonia Gear Repair Our key brands all have their own repair/servicing and advice portals here: Rab Service Centre - Rab® UK Returns | Mountain Equipment (mountain-equipment.co.uk) Care of Your Product – Mountain Equipment (mountain-equipment.co.uk) Montane Repair Service | Extend the lifetime of your product. – Montane - UK Climbing / Walking Boot Repairs & Resoles (UK) - SCARPA UK La Sportiva - Official Website Other outdoor specialist repair companies in the UK: Outdoor Gear Repairs - LSR (lancashiresportsrepairs.co.uk) Scottish Mountain Gear home | Llanberis Resoles | approved Scarpa and La Sportiva resoler.

Ever wondered how to zip up a jacket when you only have the use of one hand? Or how to get in and out of a tent when half your body is paralysed? Cathy and Wayne are joined by the inimitable Paul Pritchard who re-defines "disabilty" with his continual adventures and expeditions after suffering a severe brain injury during a climbing accident. This podcast is a fascinating insight into adapting and using outdoor equipment for high altitude traverses, desert crossings, rock climbs and navigating that most extreme of environments - the airport. Full of dodgy humour and some gruesome descriptions of blisters, listen in to Paul's adaptive life...... and why he's looking forward to someone stealing his car. 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 Joe Brown's and The Climbers Shop are proud to stock all of Paul's books: Search Results Page (climbers-shop.com) Paul's Films: The Journey: An Award winning film from Griffon Media about Paul Pritchard's recumbent trike 'pilgrimage' to Mount Everest. Accompanied by Carol Hurst the ride took them on 1150km across the Himalaya from Lhasa to Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp. To The Rainbow: Paul Pritchard climbing The Rainbow Slab with Johnny Dawes. To The Rainbow is a Bamboo Chicken Production. Larapinta Adaptive Traverse: The "Lowest To Highest' all-abilities team attempt to traverse the whole 237km spine of Tjoritja/West MacDonnell Ranges on the challenging Larapinta Trail. Paul is also recording the Larapinta Podcasts The Mountain Path A video introduction to Paul's latest book. Watch and Read! Rite Of Passage: In his first film 12 year old Eli Pritchard takes his disabled dad, Paul to the Himalaya. Together they climb a peak. A simple coming of age story of a boy becoming a man. To learn more about Paul: Paul Pritchard

Cathy & Wayne are joined by Rab athlete Jon Gupta who has a wealth of experience climbing and guiding the worlds highest peaks - so many, in fact, just listening to the intro is exhausting! Kick back and join in the mirth as this chat offers a rare insight into life at high altitude and how little bits of kit and experience can make all the difference to being successful on a major expedition. Vital tips such as why you should never put your down suit on for the first time at 7000m, what is the ONLY eating implement you need, the importance of pillows, what type of deodorant works at altitude and just what is the mysterious item that always appears at the bottom of a pan of freshly melted snow? With thanks to Rab for making this podcast possible. 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 Joe Brown's and The Climbers Shop are proud to be pro stockists of the Rab range and have a wide range of expedition clothing and footwear in stock. The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com) Learn more about our Expedition Event: Expedition Event 2022 Round up — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk) Expedition Tips: https://www.joebrownoutdooracademy.com/knowledge-expeditions Climb with Jon: Home // Mountain Expeditions (mountain-expeditions.co.uk)

Cathy and Wayne are back to talk about the humble hat and the many headwear items designed to protect your head from the cold, the heat, the sun and vicious biting mcbeasties. What fabrics work well, what features should you look out for, why is a hat so important, does a hat define who you are, when would you want to wear one under a hood, why did Wayne look like a member of the French Foreign Legion while running the Marathon des Sables and does Cathy really have a collection of fascinators? All this and much, much more to help you remember to protect your head in every adventurous situation. 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 To learn more about this weeks topic click through to: See The Climbers Shop and Joe Browns full headwear range here For tips on how to keep warm in the mountains click here

Cathy and Wayne are joined by Scarpa UK Core Sales Director Glyn Padgett to discuss what sets mountain boots apart from regular walking boots. Learn the difference between B1, B2 & B3, why stiffness is critical when using boots with crampons, why size matters (even more than usual), why you shouldn't get the hump with gaiter zips, why it's not just materials that make a boot vegan friendly, amazing aftercare and the bizarre link between the boots on your feet and a famous Irish dry stout. All this and some serious tittering over lubricants! Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal To learn more about our FREE Expedition Event please click here: Expedition Event - Capel Curig 29th - 30th October — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk) To learn more about this weeks topic please click below: Technical - SCARPA UK What is a B1 or B2 boot? | ISM (alpin-ism.com) Need to buy Mountain boots? The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com) Want to know more about kit? Footwear — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

Cathy and Wayne are joined once again by World Extreme Medicine Joint Medical Director Dr Will Duffin as they tackle the murky world of water purification and how to keep healthy in the wilderness. Learn the difference between filtration and purification, understand the different types available and why there are so many, how to choose your water source, why it's not just drinking water that needs to be pure, why you should consider carrying a form of filtration to use in the UK and how you can get clean water to drink without spending any money at all! Not necessarily a podcast to listen to while you are eating; there is lots of discussion about "travellers tummy", the curious ability of a sheep to die in a water source, how drinking your own sweat can get you out of a sticky situation and, in the type of magnificent random deviation that you can only experience on Outdoor Gear Chat: a rather terrifying description of how easy it is to die in your own tent. A note on using chlorine tablets during pregnancy: "As a general rule it appears most chlorine-based products are considered ‘safe' if used at recommended concentrations. Having said this, as with all medicines in pregnancy, there is very limited good quality evidence and uncertainty remains. It’s important that the risk of harm from chemical treatment is balanced with the risks of water borne diseases in pregnancy. In my view, whilst chlorine-based products are probably ok, filtration and boiling should be preferred options while we await more definitive answers from the scientific literature. Always refer to manufacturer's instructions." Dr Will Duffin Listen, learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal To learn more about our FREE Expedition Events please click here: Expedition Event - Capel Curig 29th - 30th October — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk) To learn more about this weeks topic please click below: World Extreme Medicine: Pioneering Remote Medicine Worldwide Expeditions — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy To buy from our range of purifiers and filters click below: Water Purification And Treatment Camping | The Climbers Sho (climbers-shop.com)