Written on the way back from a walk.
Short, seasonal, and easy to leave behind.
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What is usually in it
- Reading a paper map
- Blisters, and avoiding them
- Short walks near stations
- Leaving no trace on a busy path
Twice a month, at most.
The basics
The shape of an issue
Last time round
- Reading a paper map
- Blisters, and avoiding them
- Short walks near stations
- Leaving no trace on a busy path
Each one closes with a few lines from the desk and a link to leave.
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In practice
Unsponsored kit
Outdoor manufacturers do not fund this and never see an issue early.
Reachable routes
Most walks start somewhere a bus or a train can drop you.
Species named
Plants and birds are named, with the uncertainty stated where it exists.
Paper still works
We assume a printed sheet and a compass, since a phone runs out.
Key points
What we cover
- Reading a paper map
- Blisters, and avoiding them
- Short walks near stations
- Leaving no trace on a busy path
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How this goes
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2. It arrives on a schedule
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