Explore every episode of the podcast Outdoor Gear Chat
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46: Kit Lists - Sea Kayaking & Climbing in Greenland with Olly Sanders | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:51:37 | |
Planning an expedition to Greenland? | |||
| 45: Artilect - A New Brand Of Outdoor Clothing | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:43:03 | |
Ever wondered what's involved in starting a new outdoor clothing brand? | |||
| 36: Kit Lists - Trekking In Nepal with Community Action Nepal | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:36:37 | |
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. | |||
| 35: Wayne Singleton - Swimming The Cumbrian Coastline | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:48:06 | |
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. | |||
| 34: Women's Technical Clothing Fit and Function with Suzanna Cruikshank | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:41:06 | |
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. | |||
| 33: Trail Running Shoes - Nice Lugs! with Chris Worton | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:32:39 | |
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. | |||
| 32: Spares and Repairs - A Stitch In Time with Snowdonia Gear Repairs | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:42:39 | |
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. | |||
| 31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul Pritchard | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:42:50 | |
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? | |||
| 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks with Jon Gupta | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:41:09 | |
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! | |||
| 29: Hats - The Importance Of Head Protection | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:36:52 | |
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. | |||
| 28: Mountain Boots - Good 'n' Stiff with Glyn Padgett Scarpa | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:35:28 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined by Scarpa UK Core Sales Director Glyn Padgett to discuss what sets mountain boots apart from regular walking boots. Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal | |||
| 27: Water Purifiers - That's Quite A Thirst with Dr Will Duffin | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:37:47 | |
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. | |||
| 44: Helmets - Keep A Lid On It with Neil Gresham and Emma Powell Petzl | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:36:01 | |
This week Cathy and Wayne talk about head protection with Petzl sponsored athletes and climbing giants: Emma Powell and Neil Gresham. | |||
| 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions with Andy Cave | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:40:42 | |
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. | |||
| 25: Kit Lists - Snowdon, Scafell Pike & Ben Nevis | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:39:22 | |
Cathy and Wayne delve into what to pack when tackling the three peaks at any time of year. | |||
| 24: Kit Lists - Polar Travel with Catrin Thomas | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:38:33 | |
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. | |||
| 23: Kit Lists - Everest Basecamp Trek with Paul Poole | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:39:27 | |
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. | |||
| 22: Sunglasses & Goggles - Eye Eye! with Barnabé Grison Julbo | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:36:48 | |
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. | |||
| 21: First Aid - I've Got An Ouchie with Dr Will Duffin | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:34:10 | |
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. | |||
| 20: Carabiners - I Need A Screw with Chris Rowlands DMM | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:37:51 | |
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. | |||
| 19: Tents - Erections Of All Sizes | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:38:19 | |
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. | |||
| 18: Kit Lists - Lakeland 50/100 | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:39:16 | |
"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? | |||
| 17: Kit Lists - Ambleside Trail 25 & 50k with Scott Umpleby | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:29:43 | |
Cathy & Wayne are joined by Scott Umpleby from The Brathay Trust, event organisers of the fantastic Ambleside Trail 25 & 50k races. | |||
| 43: Kit Lists - The Mountain Goat Circuit | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:38:34 | |
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. | |||
| 16: Kit Lists - The Spine Race with Debbie Martin-Consani | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:35:42 | |
Cathy & Wayne are joined by Montane Sponsored Athlete Debbie Martin-Consani, first woman to cross the finish line of The Spine Race 2022. | |||
| 15: Ice Axes - Take Your Pick with BMG Adrian Nelhams | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:37:42 | |
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. | |||
| 14: James Gibson - First Winter Wainwright Round | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:38:11 | |
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! | |||
| 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop - The Big History | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:40:26 | |
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! | |||
| 12: Insulated Jackets - Snug As A Bug | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:36:52 | |
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! | |||
| 11: Lighting - Beam Me Up | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:34:53 | |
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! | |||
| 10: Rucksacks - What's in your sack? | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:41:07 | |
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! | |||
| 9: Rock Boots - Trust The Rubber | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:33:27 | |
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! | |||
| 8: Stoves - Burning Ring of Fire with Stu Smith | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:38:21 | |
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. | |||
| 7: Trad Climbing Gear - Nice Rack! with BMG Libby Peter | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:30:04 | |
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! | |||
| 42: Kit Lists - Jungle Trekking and the El Rio Foundation | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:33:12 | |
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. | |||
| 6: Walking Boots - When Size Really Matters | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:40:33 | |
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! | |||
| 5: Gloves - Mittens vs Fingers | 03 Jun 2021 | 00:36:50 | |
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....!! | |||
| 4: Sleeping Bags - Slip Into Something Silky | 26 May 2021 | 00:36:58 | |
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! | |||
| 3: Socks - My Feet Stink | 19 May 2021 | 00:31:18 | |
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! | |||
| 2: Layering - The Joy of Moisture Management | 12 May 2021 | 00:37:42 | |
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"! | |||
| 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through to My Undies | 04 May 2021 | 00:39:00 | |
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...... | |||
| 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Down Matt Fuller | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:44:59 | |
Join Cathy and Wayne with Dr Matt Fuller, for a fascinating insight into down and it's amazing ability to keep us warm! | |||
| 40: Cooking In The Fells For Mental Health with Fellfoodie | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:46:45 | |
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. | |||
| 39: Endurance Sport Nutrition - Will It Stay Down? with Beau Smith Voom | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:34:20 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined by Voom Brand Manager and Team GB Triathalete Beau Smith to seriously geek out on nutrition for endurance sports. | |||
| 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit with Stu Smith | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:40:04 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined once again by the brilliant Stuart Smith to discuss undergarments. | |||
| 37: Ropes - All Tied Up with Alex Smurthwaite Edelrid | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:36:52 | |
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...... | |||
| 49: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 3 | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:38:43 | |
There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this final part of three "waterproof special" podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Tim Francis Regional Trainer and Account Manager for Grangers International, to discuss why new waterproof fabrics will need to be washed and re-proofed more frequently than older garments and how you can do this simply and easily at home. As technical garment users, we all need to better understand why these changes are needed, how they will impact our time in the hills and why we will need to wash and re-proof our waterproof garments more regularly. There is a world of science in your waterproof jacket - we're here to help you understand it. | |||
| 48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 2 | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:38:14 | |
There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this second of three special podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Laura Howe, Fabric Technologist at Mountain Equipment, to discuss how new waterproof fabrics are chosen, tested and built in to technical garment design. As technical garment users, we all need to better understand why these changes are needed, how they will impact our time in the hills and why we will need to wash and re-proof our waterproof garments more regularly. There is a world of science in your waterproof jacket - we're here to help you understand it. | |||
| 47: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 1 | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:41:08 | |
There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this first of three special podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Debbie Read, Head of Corporate Communications and CSR at Equip Outdoor Technologies to discuss why chemicals that have been used in waterproof garments for years are being phased out and how this will effect performance. As technical garment users, we all need to better understand why these changes are needed, how they will impact our time in the hills and why we will need to wash and re-proof our waterproof garments more regularly. There is a world of science in your waterproof jacket - we're here to help you understand it. | |||
| 51: Motherhood, Mountains and Careers @ KMF 2024 | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:57:42 | |
Part 2 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 season | |||