Outdoor Gear Chat

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 TrustTo 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 SizesLake 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 TrustClick the link to see our huge range of men's trail shoesMens Trail Running Shoes And Fell Running Shoes (climbers-shop.com)Click the link to see our huge range of women's trail shoesWomens Trail Running Shoes And Fell Running Shoes (climbers-shop.com)Click the "Running" tab to see our full range of clothing and accessoriesThe 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 TrustOur 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 RepairOur key brands all have their own repair/servicing and advice portals here:Rab Service Centre - Rab® UKReturns | 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 - UKClimbing / Walking Boot Repairs & Resoles (UK) - SCARPA UKLa Sportiva - Official WebsiteOther outdoor specialist repair companies in the UK:Outdoor Gear Repairs - LSR (lancashiresportsrepairs.co.uk)Scottish Mountain Gearhome | 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 TrustJoe 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 PodcastsThe 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 TrustJoe 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-expeditionsClimb 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 hereFor 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 NepalTo 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 UKWhat 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 NepalTo 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 MedicineWorldwide Expeditions — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyTo buy from our range of purifiers and filters click below:Water Purification And Treatment Camping | The Climbers Sho (climbers-shop.com)

Climber, Alpinist, Himalayan Mountaineer, International Mountain Guide, and Award Winning Author Andy Cave joins Cathy and Wayne to talk about life before Gore-Tex, ye olde plastic boots, fibre glass ice axes, layering, sweat management, why feathers are fab, glove choices, harness culture (yes, it is a thing!), why paying extra for a dry treated rope is well worth it and just when is it okay to use modern ultralight running kit in the mountains. Learn about layering in action, what to think about when buying kit and, in what is possibly THE most spectacular random deviation of the series ever: the marvels of victorian engineering which run underground between Thirlmere in the Lake District and Manchester.Andy is part of the Rab sponsored athlete team and has a huge experience of using their full range while pushing climbing to the limit on bold new routes in the Alps, Alaska, Patagonia and the Himalaya. He also hosts Rab's podcasts: The Mountain People Podcast - Rab® UKListen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action NepalTo 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:Speaker, Coach, Mountaineer, Author | Andy CaveBBC Radio 4 - Andy Cave's Expedition UndergroundTo buy Andy's award-winning books:Learning to Breathe - Andy Cave (climbers-shop.com)Need to buy kit for your trek? The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com)Want to know more about kit? The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

Cathy and Wayne delve into what to pack when tackling the three peaks at any time of year.What's in Cathy's rucsack? What should be on your feet? Why carry layers? Should you train? Why is the material of your socks surprisingly critical? and what is the optimum size packed lunch? (Answer: sizeable)This Outdoor Gear Chat outlines all of those little kit decisions that can make all the difference to having a GREAT day on the hill.Don't forget to listen to our previous podcasts to get all the extra expert info......Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: COMMUNITY ACTION NEPAL (canepal.org.uk)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 click through to:Clothing — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyFootwear — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyKnowledge - Backpacks — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyHiking — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyNeed to buy kit? www.climbers-shop.com

Cathy and Wayne are joined by British Antarctic Field Operative Catrin Thomas who gives a fascinating insight into managing clothing systems in the harsh polar environment.Catrin was awarded the UK Polar Medal in 2019 and describes her wealth of experience in keeping warm and dry among the many climates of the Antarctic continent - a lot of which is surprisingly similar to Scottish winter!Learn how a mix of synthetic and natural fibres works best, why you can never have too many socks, how to keep your gloves warm when they're not on your hands, why glasses are good when you're working with Penguins, why goggles are better when you're working with Gannets and.............how to go to the loo when you're effectively living in a freezer.Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action NepalTo 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:Homepage - British Antarctic Survey (bas.ac.uk)Polar Medal winner Catrin Thomas and 17 Antarctic trips - BBC NewsJoe Browns and the Climbers ShopJoe Brown Outdoor Academy

Cathy and Wayne are joined by Everest Basecamp Trek Leader Paul Poole to chat about what conditions to expect and what kit to pack to enjoy this iconic trek.Paul has been travelling to the Khumbu region for 20 years and shares a host of top tips on the best time to travel, how to cope with altitude, pack size, what to wear on your feet, how many jackets are needed to star gaze comfortably and how you can save yourself from a world of discomfort just by looking after your wrists (!)Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action NepalTo 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:Mountain Leader Training Course | Paul Poole Mountaineering | WalesNeed to buy kit for your trek? The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com)Want to know more about kit? The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

Be prepared for a world of eye protection knowledge as Cathy and Wayne are joined by Barnabé Grison, International Area Manager for French outdoor eyewear specialists Julbo.From the history of the first glacier glasses to modern manufacturing techniques to fitting tips there really is all you need to know in this podcast to help you buy the right glasses for the activities you do. Learn why fully polarised glasses may not be a good thing on snow, why manufacturers are legally obliged to tell you how much light can penetrate your glasses and get the full  explanation on lens categories and their meaning.Oh and of course......how to look cool.Click below to find out more about this weeks subject:Buyers Guide to Eye ProtectionJulbo Sunglasses - Gear Review by Alpinist Tom LivingstonSunglasses And Goggles | The Climbers Shop And Joe Brown Sho (climbers-shop.com)The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

Cathy and Wayne are joined by Dr Will Duffin, Joint Medical Director at World Extreme Medicine to chat about why carrying a first aid kit is a REALLY good thing to do when you are out and about in the great outdoors. Among the usual suspects (plasters, paracetamol etc) there are plenty of other things to consider including sanitary towels, duck tape, Buffs and walking poles. Learn what THE most important piece of first aid equipment is, why you should never take Ibroprufen during an endurance event, what applications of a tampon to avoid and why a tick remover is now an essential piece of kit. All this AND Dr Will's "All You Need To Know About Blisters in 60 seconds" makes this podcast an essential listen for anyone who loves venturing outdoors.To learn more about this week's topic click through to.....First Aid And Survival | The Climbers Shop And Joe Brown Sho (climbers-shop.com)Blisters. Aaaaaaargh! — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Mountain Medical Matters — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Expedition Medicine | Wilderness Medicine | World Extreme Medicine

Cathy and Wayne are joined by the Czar of Carabiners: Chris Rowlands from DMM Climbing in Wales. If you have ever wondered why Carabiners come in so many different shapes and sizes, if you were looking for the answer to why you shouldn't use WD-40 to maintain your crabs, if you are unsure whether Carabiners should begin with a "C" or a "K" or perhaps considered why there might be a requirement for an Aluminium cookbook.........then clip in, lean back and enjoy.To learn more about this weeks topic click through:Buyers Guide to Carabiners — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Climbing Knowledge — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com)DMM factory tour | DMM WalesSearch: DMM Drone Tour on You Tube. It's amazing!

There's innuendo aplenty as Cathy and Wayne talk about tents, poles, fly sheets and pegs, pegs, pegs. Listen in for tips on getting it up in bad weather, what constitutes as fondling with your erection and of course - bell ends. Expect tales of getting wet, how to deal with condensation, pesky moles and even flying tents among such astonishing trivia as why the colour of your tent can be really rather important.Want to know more about choosing the right tent for you - read here:Buyers Guide To Tents — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)You can read through a wealth of tent tips here:Knowledge - Tents — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyFor a great choice of high quality tents click here:Tents And Footprints Camping | The Climbers Shop And Joe Br (climbers-shop.com)For a great choice of Bivvies, Bothies and Tarps click here:Bivies, Bothies And Tarps Camping | The Climbers Shop And J (climbers-shop.com)

"Lakeland Legends" Cathy & Wayne are veterans of a number of Lakeland 50's but why has neither of them stepped up to the Lakeland 100 start line?Sponsored by Montane, this podcast describes the high's and low's of their respective 50 mile trots around the Lakeland fells, their favourite kit and top training tips. Amid all of the technical info you can also learn why one of them called their Mum, the concerning question of whether being given watermelon by a semi-naked man in the dead of night was, in fact, a reality and just how, exactly Wayne can see to your every need (!)Perhaps this podcast just goes to prove that what happens on the trail should stay on the trail......Don't forget to enter our amazing competition to win £250 of Montane kit!!!!!Enter the competition here: Montane CompetitionLakeland Kit Unboxing with Montane Athletes: Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 - Unboxing the Kit List 2021 - YouTubeShop the Montane range here: The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com)Joe Brown Outdoor Academy:  The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyRunning Concierge: The Running Concierge – Bespoke guided running in the Lake District

Cathy & Wayne are joined by Scott Umpleby from The Brathay Trust, event organisers of the fantastic Ambleside Trail 25 & 50k races.Join them as they discuss how this event began, how a full Lakeland breakfast and a frittata were highlights the first year and what delectable comestibles will be on offer this year....Offering not just breathtaking views, great trails and incredible checkpoints The Ambleside Trail 25 & 50k events also raise vital funds for the  work Brathay do with young people in Cumbria and Yorkshire, improving their life chances and mental health.There is, as always, plenty of talk about kit: what to use, how to choose and favourite items as well as food, trails and where to find information for folks new to trail running.Sponsored by Montane, this podcast ties in with a fantastic competition to win a Montane Trailblazer LT 28 Pack from Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop. Want to know how to enter? - just take a listen.....Enter the Ambleside 25k: Brathay Challenges | Ambleside 25KEnter the Ambleside 50k: Brathay Challenges | Ambleside 50KEnter the competition: Montane Trailblazer LT28 Competition (mailchi.mp) Learn more about the Brathay Trust and their work with young peopleStay at Brathay in their Lakeside accommodation: Staycations - Brathay TrustShop the Montane Range: Montane On-Sale | The Climbers Shop And Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com)A massive thank you to the Ambleside 25 & 50k race sponsors:Hawkshead Brewery: Hawkshead Brewery. Beer From The Lakes – HawksheadBreweryVoom Nutrition: VOOM Nutrition | Leading sports nutrition & sport energy productsLa Sportiva: Search Results Page (climbers-shop.com)Ultimate Direction: Search Results Page (climbers-shop.com)Montane: Montane On-Sale | The Climbers Shop And Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com)

Cathy & Wayne are joined by Montane Sponsored Athlete Debbie Martin-Consani, first woman to cross the finish line of The Spine Race 2022.Debbie discusses the highs and lows of completing all 268 miles of The Pennine Way in January; the darkness, the bogginess and how much she enjoyed herself as she carried enough equipment to keep herself alive throughout her non-stop 108 hour challenge.Sponsored by Montane, this podcast ties in with a fantastic competition to win a Montane Spine Jacket from Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop. There's a lot of love for the Spine Jacket among runners - just take a listen and see.....Enter the competition: Montane Spine Jacket Competition (mailchi.mp)Shop the Montane Range:Montane On-Sale | The Climbers Shop And Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com) Debbie's Spine Race blog: DEBBIE MARTIN-CONSANI (ultrarundmc.com)Chris Worton's Spine Race blog: Confessions of a long distance runner (chrisjworton.blogspot.com)

Wayne and Cathy are joined by British Mountain Guide Adrian Nelhams who shares his gargantuan knowledge and experience of ice axes. Together they cover why you might need to carry one, when you definitely need one and talk about why an ice axe is only part of your winter safety kit. Covering everything from walking axes to technical tools they also discuss the big question: to leash or not to leash? And why exactly does going leashless involve still using a leash?? All will be revealed........including what Adrian keeps close to his chest.Want to know more about choosing the right ice axe for you - then take a read here:Buyers Guide to Ice Axes — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Watch Adrian's video about choosing ice axes here:A look at some of the different types of ice axes available | ISM (alpin-ism.com)Book a course with the International School of Mountaineering:Guided Alpine Mountaineering Courses, Ice Climbing, Ski Touring… | ISM (alpin-ism.com)For a great choice of local Guides click here:Winter Climbing — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyWinter Mountain Walking — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyPlay "Name That Shaft" here:Name That Shaft! — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)

Cathy and Wayne are joined with new Lake District legend and part time Ambleside staff team member James Gibson as he talks about being the first person ever to complete a continuous round of 214 Wainwrights in the winter of 2021. James had wanted full winter conditions - and he definitely got them, with Storm Barra making an appearance too. Listen to his accounts of snow, blizzards, jaw dropping sunrises, fantastic camaraderie and how he is coping with his new found fame. There's even a bit of talk about kit!You can read a "realtime account" on The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Blog here: Winter Wainwright Attempt 2021 — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)To learn more about James and his achievements click through to his website:James Gibson I Adventure Runner and Mountaineer I No Limits Adventuring (gibsonrunandclimb.co.uk)

Wayne quizzes Cathy on the amazing history surrounding the two shops and learns how they were interlinked from the very start - way before Cathy and her husband Paul became the owners of both. Listen to stories of climbing and fell running royalty, why the shops are pivotal in their local outdoor communities and how Cathy explained to the climbing legend; Mr Joe Brown her ideas for a unique competition involving his nether regions!You can read the full Big History here: The Big History — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Why not take part in our permanent challenges:Ali's Round — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Ali's Family Round — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Cumbrian Centurion Challenge 100 — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Read the list of climbs involved in the Anniversary celebrations:50th Anniversary: The Hunt For Joe's Golden Nuts — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)60th Anniversary “Nuts of Legends” — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Sign up for the Ambleside 25/50k:Brathay Challenges | Ambleside 25KBrathay Challenges | Ambleside 50KRead more about Joe Brown - arguably one of the worlds best all round climbers:About Joe Brown — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Biography and first ascent list — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)

Join Cathy and Wayne as they chat about the wonderful world of insulated clothing. Learn the difference between feather and down, why "fill power" is a good thing to know and understand why most insulated jackets aren't waterproof. There's laughter, there's techy stuff, there's the word "poofiness", there's an explanation of why you need tennis balls to wash a down jacket and perhaps most impressively, another of Cathy's podcast visualisations!Links:Buyers Guide to Insulated Clothing — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Clothing — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of headtorches: learning about lumens, marveling at "intelligent" lighting, discovering what exactly an IP rating is along with the revelation of what type of inflatable impresses Cathy!!! If you have a pony tail, wear a helmet or are fed up with getting blinded by your tent mate then this is the podcast for you!Incidentally - SOS in morse code is ... --- ...Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:Buyers Guide to Choosing Lighting — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Camping — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyLighting Headtorches | The Climbers Shop And Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com)Lighting Lanterns | The Climbers Shop And Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com)Lighting Handheld | The Climbers Shop And Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com)

Join Cathy and Wayne as they talk about rucksacks and load carrying. Learn the importance of your squishy bits when it comes to measuring backsize, why most rucksacks aren't waterproof, why you might want to consider a "rucksack filing system" and how, when it comes to what you put on your back; big may not always be better! Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:Buyers Guide to Rucksacks — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Knowledge - Backpacks — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

Wayne's getting into his climbing and wondering if he needs to buy rock boots. This week's talk with Cathy journeys through rubber, precision placements, flat toes, squished toes, slip lasts, leather and why tear inducingly tight climbing shoes might not always be a good thing. Good footwork, however, most definitely is!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay TrustBuyers Guide to Choosing Rock Shoes — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Footwear — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

Cathy and Wayne talk stoves and fetishes in this episode - just how many stoves does a person need? Joining them is special guest Stuart Smith whose experience using stoves across the globe in hot, cold and wet environments shines through with descriptions of fire rainbows, sinking stoves and little prickers. Learn the difference between integral canister systems, multi-fuel stoves, why all gas is not equal and just how reading gas canister instructions helped Stu become an accomplished linguist.Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay TrustBuyers Guides to Stoves — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Knowledge - Cooking — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyFor Events, Skills, Guiding and Event Safety:NAV4Adventure

Wayne's getting into trad climbing so he and Cathy are joined by British Mountain Guide, Author and DMM Ambassador Libby Peter to discuss what gear he should select for his first rack and why. Learn about why there are so many different types of nuts, cams, hex's and krabs, when you may want to use an extender, why coloured karabiners are a great idea and how Cathy unintentionally made an American climber very, very happy!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity:Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay TrustTo learn more about this weeks topic click through to:Buyers Guide to Building Your First Trad Rack — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Skills : Climb — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyClimbing Knowledge — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyThe British Mountaineering Council (thebmc.co.uk)You can buy Libby's book here:Rock Climbing: Essential Skills and Techniques (climbers-shop.com)

Join Cathy and Wayne for a second season of science stories and laughter. This episode explains why there are so many boots to choose from, the differences between fabric and leather, how boots should fit, why colour shouldn't matter, the importance of lacing and why the size you were expecting to buy might not be the size you walk out with. There is also mention of saveloy!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay TrustTo learn more about this topic please click through to:Buyers Guide To Walking Boots — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)How To Lace Your Walking Boots — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Blisters. Aaaaaaargh! — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Footwear — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of gloves: why a tight glove isn't a good thing, why a large glove isn't necessarily a good thing either (!), why you may want to layer, which gloves are easiest to get a wet hand in and out and why choosing one with a nose wipe is a really good idea. All this AND why Wayne conducted the entire podcast in rubber....!!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:Buyers Guide To Gloves — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Caring for Gloves and Accessories – Mountain Equipment (mountain-equipment.co.uk)Warmer hands and feet in the mountains - ...all but essential travel...

Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of sleeping bags: why choosing to use a sleeping bag generally gives you a better nights sleep (!), sleeping systems, how to clean a bag at home,  why your choice of zip side is important, the differences between synthetic and down, how to make sense of temperature ratings and why a women's specific bag is a great idea if you are a.....woman!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:Buyers Guide to Sleeping Bags — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)A (sleeping) Sound Investment — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Knowledge - Sleeping — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyDown Codex - Mountain Equipment (thedowncodex.co.uk)Rab Wash - Rab® UK

Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of socks and how looking after our feet is critical to enjoying our time outdoors. Listen as they get down to the nitty gritty of footcare, foot smell, blisters, dry skin, sweat glands and trench foot. This is NOT a podcast to listen to while eating!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:Buyers Guide to Socks — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Blisters. Aaaaaaargh! — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)» History of Socks (outdoorgearcoach.co.uk)

Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of layering: why we sweat, why "wicking" is important, how layers keep us cool AND warm, why more and more clothes are being made from plastic bottles and tree fibres, nasty chafing and why, when it comes to technical underwear, going large is good. In fact there is a lot of talk about underwear. Men's and Women's. It is also highly likely that this is the first ever Podcast to coin the term "Hurty Boob Day"!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:Buyers Guide to Layering — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Clothing — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyHow to Layer like a Pro — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)

Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of waterproofs: the history of waterproofs, just how wet you can be in waterproofs, why your need to wash (and tumble dry) your waterproofs much more frequently than you used to and why Wayne is planning on being wet through to his undies, on purpose......Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:Buyers Guide to Waterproofs — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown BlogGore-Tex Talk Sustainability in Chamonix — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown BlogWashing Your Waterproof Clothing — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown BlogClothing — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy