The World's longest running independent producer of broadcast quality podcasts for the adventurer, the long distance hiker, the backpacker, the camper, in fact anyone seeking an independent life in the outdoors as a self powered traveler. Since 2005 we've produced audio and video podcasts for the self powered outdoor enthusiast in the UK and World-Wide. For people who wants to find out more about getting into the outdoors lifestyle and enjoying the simple pleasures in life. Our range of mate ...
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No 574 - From Tsunami Survivor to Outdoor Explorer
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Ever wondered what it's like to balance the intense world of emergency medical services with a passion for outdoor adventures? Join us as we welcome an EMT who takes us from the frontlines of emergency response to the serene landscapes of the Norfolk-Suffolk border. Growing up in Lowestoft, our guest recounts heartwarming childhood memories of cano…
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No 573 - Practical Hacks and Eco-Friendly Gear for Outdoor Enthusiasts - Pt5
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Ready to revolutionise your outdoor adventures? Discover groundbreaking insights from the UK outdoor trade show, where sustainability meets innovation in gear manufacturing. We kick things off with Fred Fendree from Big Agnes, who unveils their shift to PFAS-free fabrics and introduces the game-changing Copper Spur HV Ultra Light II tent and revamp…
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No 572 - Transform Your Adventures with Sustainable Gear - Pt4
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In this episode of the Outdoor Station Podcast, host Bob Cartwright speaks with Lindsay Morrison from Thermarest about their upcoming 2025 product launches, focusing on comfort and durability in backpacking gear. Lindsay highlights features of the new loft mattress and Thermal Boost 650 sleeping bag, emphasising their appeal to various outdoor enth…
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No 571 - Green Adventures Await with Cutting-Edge Gear - Pt3
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In this episode of the Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) mini-series, the latest developments in the outdoor world are discussed. Kate Hawker, co-founder of AdventurO.com, introduces a marketplace platform for learning adventure sports, offering a wide range of activities and equipment rentals. Damon Street, UK distributor for Sierra Designs, unveils the ne…
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No 570 - Innovative Outdoor Gear for the Eco-Conscious Explorer - Pt2
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Legacy Project (00:01:40) Sam Fernando discusses Keela Outdoors' legacy project, emphasizing repair and refurbishment of outdoor garments to extend their lifespan. Sustainability and Innovation (00:03:44) Sam Fernando explains Keela's innovative approach to sustainability, including reclaiming and reusing fabrics, and open-sourcing patterns for gar…
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No 569 - Gear Up Sustainably for Your Next Outdoor Journey - Pt1
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The impact of PFAS on outdoor activities (00:00:18) Discussion on the dangers and persistence of PFAS in outdoor gear and the push to regulate and ban these chemicals. Approach to circular economy in the outdoor industry (00:04:27) Explanation of brands' efforts to promote repair, recycle, and reuse services, reducing pressure on the environment. N…
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No 568 - Sleeping Under the Stars in a Bivvy and Finding Connection
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Episode Overview Bob's Podcast Success (00:00:19) Bob discusses the success of the podcast and his recent experiences at the outdoor trade show. Plans for a Night Out (00:03:00) Bob and Rose discuss their plans for a night out on the local hills and the impact of weather on their schedule. Sleeping Under the Stars Experience (00:04:26) Bob and Rose…
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No 567 - The End of an Era - Closing The Store
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In this podcast episode, I reflect on the closure of Backpackinglight UK after nearly 20 years, discussing the journey and evolution of my company amidst significant changes in the outdoor retail industry. I highlight the challenges posed by mammoth retailers like Amazon and AliExpress, which impacted smaller independent businesses. I share our dec…
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No 566 - Nikki Love - Running Across Australia - Pt2
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This is part two of my conversation with Nikki Love and her remarkable journey across Australia, spanning from Perth to Sydney, began on May 1st, 2023, at the scenic shores of Cottesloe Beach. Over the course of 76 days, 3 hours, and 43 minutes, she traversed the vast expanse of the continent, culminating her adventure at the iconic Bondi Beach. In…
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No 565 - Nikki Love - Running Across Australia - Pt1
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Welcome to part one of my podcast interview with ultrarunning adventurer Nikki Love, where we delve into her incredible journey across Australia. On May 1st, 2023, Nikki embarked on a monumental 4000km run from Perth to Sydney, a feat that tested her endurance and resolve. Nikki initially aimed to cover 60km each day, aiming to surpass the men's re…
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No 564 - National Outdoor Expo - Review and Promo Codes
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A few interviews from the National Outdoor Expo and a sharing of time limited promo codes for listeners and viewers of The Outdoors Station. Please check out the full range of interviews and the livestream on the YouTube Channel. Thanks to the livestream sponsor Valley and Peak and all the others who are involved. Please check out the following web…
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No 563 - The National Outdoor Expo - Preview
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Hey folks … I’m back!! This is a quick round up of what has been going on these last 12 months of silence, the new livestreams I am doing, in particular next week from the National Outdoor Expo and my new plans to get back producing enjoyable content for the any outdoors fans. It may be a bit cheeky but we have been nominated for an award at the Ou…
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No 562 - Her Odyssey (Completed) Pt 3
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This podcast and video is for people who want to understand the full impact of long term travel. To many, more than a couple of weeks travelling/hiking/backpacking/camping may seem like a long time. However there are those who have made it a life's journey or project to go further, much further for much longer. This is a story about two women who h…
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Most 'enlightened' hikers these days use trail shoes, so if you've an avid boot user who repeats the mantra 'ankle support' without ever questioning it, this podcast is not for you :) Like all outdoor manufacturing things have moved on in leaps and bounds in the trail shoe market as elsewhere. With the current need to change the manufacturing proce…
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Advice is easy to come by when it comes to outdoors clothing and gear. But is it the ‘right’ advice? All you need to do is post a simple question on any of the social platforms and you’ll get endless replies, some of which may be from experienced professionals and others could be enthusiastic hobbyists, who are well meaning but limited in their pro…
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No 559 - Comparing Modern Outdoor Gear to the 17th Century
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This interview is partly educational and partly entertainment. Tom Langhorne is a wilderness and survival instructor based in the highlands of Scotland. A superb challenging environment to learn and put skills to the test. Skills which really 'have' to work to keep you warm and create shelter when the famous Scots weather turns from the touristic b…
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No 558 - Packrafting in Sweden - The River Kaitum
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This is part two of my conversation with Mark Waring regarding the joys of Packrafting and his 140km trip in 2022 along the River Kaitum in Sweden with fellow packrafters David Lintern and Debra West. In the conversation he mentions that it involved a 2 day walk to the put in, some it along the magnificent Kungsleden Trail. Once they were on the wa…
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Todays interview is with Itzi Aldecoa Tamayo one of the co-founders of Bikepacking Buds. A UK based network and collective of bikepackers, who want to meet others interested in this past time leading to socially gatherings for Micro or Major bike based adventures. Open to all ages and sexes the social media network shares trips, gear tips, knowledg…
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The health benefits of cold water immersion is starting to become more well known with people like Wim Hof promoting the activity on main stream media on a regular basis. I have found myself there is certainly a feeling of rejuvenation after a cold water bathing experience, however this usually takes place on warm sunny days high in the mountains. …
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Today's podcast is with Eoin Hamilton, one of the key players behind the increasingly popular Hiiker App, which I'm sure you've seen popping up around various websites supporting various outdoor bloggers and influencers. The Hiiker is an app contributed to by members of the outdoor community to help users discover, plan, and navigate their outdoor …
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Packrafting is growing in popularity and many people are now looking at those blue lines on the map much closer to see what potential adventures await. However it needs to be tempered with the safety element, as like any new emerging sport, accidents can happen and sometimes without experience these can be fatal. That said if the sport is approache…
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John D. Burns has spent over forty years among the mountains of the Scottish Highlands. He is an author and public speaker. His books tell of his adventures in this iconic landscape and have become classics for those who love wild places. His latest book The Hot Ten Diaries will be a joy to anyone who loves wild places all year round and sleep in a…
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This continues the conversation with Anna Richards regarding her TCT thru hike during the summer of 2022. We get into detail about the practicalities of hiking through the country, the language barrier, money, equipment failures and of course, how to get there and back. Plus we have a quick look in her rucksack discussing the best and worst piece o…
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Outdoor enthusiast and freelance writer Anna Richards was sitting at her desk one day when a notification popped up on Twitter directing her to this advert. "We’re seeking intrepid, experienced hikers to be the first thru-hikers on the new 1,500km Transcaucasian Trail. Will you be one of them? For the past 6 years, we’ve been stitching together rou…
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It’s me! I'm back and I’m taking my first steps back into the Podasphere to see if my content is still needed and enjoyed by listeners around the world. In this episode you’ll hear various short news items which I can guarantee will be useful to you one day, if you, like me, want to get the most from your outdoor gear. There’s also a free competiti…
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No 549 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 10 (Recycled)
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Recently a listener in Australia enquired about the 2006 TGO Challenge series which I mentioned in the recent tribute to Andy Howell. (Podcast 539) Although it is in the listing, it wasn’t live, so I’ve decided to re-release it once again as it still contains relevant information about the event and many interesting interviews with people, some of …
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No 548 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 9 (Recycled)
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Recently a listener in Australia enquired about the 2006 TGO Challenge series which I mentioned in the recent tribute to Andy Howell. (Podcast 539) Although it is in the listing, it wasn’t live, so I’ve decided to re-release it once again as it still contains relevant information about the event and many interesting interviews with people, some of …
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No 547 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 8 (Recycled)
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Recently a listener in Australia enquired about the 2006 TGO Challenge series which I mentioned in the recent tribute to Andy Howell. (Podcast 539) Although it is in the listing, it wasn’t live, so I’ve decided to re-release it once again as it still contains relevant information about the event and many interesting interviews with people, some of …
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No 546 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 7 (Recycled)
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Recently a listener in Australia enquired about the 2006 TGO Challenge series which I mentioned in the recent tribute to Andy Howell. (Podcast 539) Although it is in the listing, it wasn’t live, so I’ve decided to re-release it once again as it still contains relevant information about the event and many interesting interviews with people, some of …
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No 545 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 6 (Recycled)
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Recently a listener in Australia enquired about the 2006 TGO Challenge series which I mentioned in the recent tribute to Andy Howell. (Podcast 539) Although it is in the listing, it wasn’t live, so I’ve decided to re-release it once again as it still contains relevant information about the event and many interesting interviews with people, some of …
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No 544 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 5 (Recycled)
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Recently a listener in Australia enquired about the 2006 TGO Challenge series which I mentioned in the recent tribute to Andy Howell. (Podcast 539) Although it is in the listing, it wasn’t live, so I’ve decided to re-release it once again as it still contains relevant information about the event and many interesting interviews with people, some of …
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No 543 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 4 (Recycled)
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Recently a listener in Australia enquired about the 2006 TGO Challenge series which I mentioned in the recent tribute to Andy Howell. (Podcast 539) Although it is in the listing, it wasn’t live, so I’ve decided to re-release it once again as it still contains relevant information about the event and many interesting interviews with people, some of …
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No 542 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 3 (Recycled)
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Recently a listener in Australia enquired about the 2006 TGO Challenge series which I mentioned in the recent tribute to Andy Howell. (Podcast 539) Although it is in the listing, it wasn’t live, so I’ve decided to re-release it once again as it still contains relevant information about the event and many interesting interviews with people, some of …
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No 541 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 2 (Recycled)
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Recently a listener in Australia enquired about the 2006 TGO Challenge series which I mentioned in the recent tribute to Andy Howell. (Podcast 539) Although it is in the listing, it wasn’t live, so I’ve decided to re-release it once again as it still contains relevant information about the event and many interesting interviews with people, some of …
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No 540 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 1 (Recycled)
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Recently a listener in Australia enquired about the 2006 TGO Challenge series which I mentioned in the recent tribute to Andy Howell. (Podcast 539) Although it is in the listing, it wasn’t live, so I’ve decided to re-release it once again as it still contains relevant information about the event and many interesting interviews with people, some of …
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I know it has been some 8 months since my last podcast and this latest release will fill you in with some of the reasons for the silence. It has been a strange 8 months. I’m not sure if it is the result of the third Covid lock down which I found harder than the previous 2 or the subjects I mention in the podcast, but the effect was the same and sil…
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Meli and Rensso Hinostroza, are the sister and brother team behind Arms Of Andes. Their Peruvian parents were raised in small, mountain towns in the highlands of Peru and family vacations have always been to their ancestral home. Following a lot of research they discovered that Alpaca has similar properties to merino wool and the potential to perfo…
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After she walked the Camino de Santiago, solo, in 2017, Fran Turauskis became uncomfortable with descriptions such as 'brave' and 'inspirational' when people learned about her epilepsy diagnosis. She created Seize Your Adventure to normalise the idea of epilepsy in adventure. As host, editor and producer, she collates all audio and visual content o…
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For those who enjoy the freedom and rights to walk in or on our National Parks, Footpaths and rural byways in fact anywhere which is recognised as a national Right Of Way you are probably unaware of the historic nature of how this came into being following the Kinder Scout Trespass of 1932. Kinder Scout was a turning point in outdoor history. Witho…
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No 535 - Coming Soon On The Outdoors Station
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Here it is the first podcast of 2021 where we go through the diverse range of guests we are speaking with over the next few weeks. This year I’m looking to widen my horizons and talk with people associated with the outdoors who have influence on the direction outdoor life and education is taking. There comes a time when repeatedly talking with adve…
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This is it. We are finally at the end of 2020 and we all know what a terrible year it has been on every level. This podcast covers some of what has happened this year here and what I hope to put into place for 2021. Everything is still very fluid until we are all vaccinated and ‘normal’, whatever that may be. I can’t wait be free again to choose wh…
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No 533 - The Perimeter - Quintin Lake
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On the 15th September this year photographer Quintin Lake strode up the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral and quietly finished his 5 year photography project of walking 11,000kms around the perimeter of the England, Wales and Scotland taking photographs virtually every step of the way. I spoke with him in 2016 on Podcast No 410 (well worth listening to …
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No 532 - Wanderlust Europe - The Great European Hike
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Although this podcast goes into the background detail of what is involved in compiling a compendium like this which contains some of the best hikes in Europe, there is much else we discuss. Including the Cape Wrath Trail and the story of meeting Skye MacGregor, the 16-year-old lad hiking LEJOG via the CWT in winter through February. The Tour of Mon…
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This is a part two of a two part interview with the author of Grandma Gatewood’s Walk. The book is a New York Times best seller and writer Ben Montgomery was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2010. Part one covers her younger history, the life and times she lived through in the early 1950’s, the abuse she suffered for 30 years and her discovery of the A…
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This is a part one of a two part interview with the author of Grandma Gatewood’s Walk. The book is a New York Times best seller and writer Ben Montgomery was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2010. We all know the basic story, that in 1955 67 year old Grandma Gatewood set off on a remarkable journey, to accidentally become the first woman to walk the en…
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No 529 - Fungi and Foraging with Edulis Wild Food
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Join us as we welcome back forager Lisa Cutcliffe from Edulis Wild Food to delve into all things autumn, discussing edible delights from gluts of berries in the hedgerows to fantastic fungi on the forest floor, as well as touching on how getting outdoors can positively affect our mental health & that having meditative activities such as foraging to…
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Kevin Augello is a documentary film maker who in October 2020 has just set off with a group of relative strangers to make a film of the Cape Wrath Trail. He has made films for BBC, National Geographic and the Discovery Channel to name but a few and this project, which was supposed to start in March 2020, has been delayed and now possibly enhanced b…
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This is the concluding conversation with Lauren (Neon) Reed and Bethany (Fidget) Hughes from Her Odyssey regarding their current expedition to travel by self powered means from the southern tip of the Americas to the most northern point. Currently they are 8000 miles into the 20,000 mile total and so I was seeking to know about how they cope with f…
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Traversing the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, connecting stories of the land and its inhabitants. Part one of a fascinating interview with Bethany ‘Fidgit’ Hughes and Lauren ‘Neon’ Reed who are traveling the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, gathering stories of people along the way, inspiring others to pursue their own…
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Cicerone Press have just released the book The Big Rounds by David Lintern. A guide to Britain’s three most challenging long distance mountain rounds in the Lake District, Snowdonia and Lochaber. Not just for the fell runner, but the day walker and backpacker too. The Bob Graham Round, the Paddy Buckley Round and the Charlie Ramsay Round. Designed …
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