Outdoor Gear Chat
Join Cathy and Wayne as they chat about the pro's (and the con's) of technical outdoor clothing and equipment.Outdoor Gear Chat takes a lighthearted peek inside the wonderful world of fabrics, garments, footwear and equipment helping you to understand some of the science behind how to stay dry, how to stay comfortable and how to choose the best outdoor kit for you.
Podcasting since 2021 • 82 episodes
Outdoor Gear Chat
Latest Episodes
82: Robbie Phillips @KMF 2025
Ever wondered how one of the hardest climbers in the UK chooses his rock boots?Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival, Cathy & Wayne catch up with Scarpa Athlete, professional climber, coach, You Tuber and Speaker Robbie Phillips ...
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Season 12
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Episode 82
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16:49
81: Caitlin Connor @KMF 2025
Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival, Cathy and Wayne chat with Scottish Climber, Mountaineer and Dry Tooler Caitlin Connor.Sponsored by Rab, Caitlin describes the gear and training she uses in this niche sport to compete on the Wor...
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Season 12
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Episode 81
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15:35
80: Jesse Dufton @KMF2025
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with Climber Jesse Dufton who offers a fascinating insight into rock climbing without sight.The first blind person to climb the Old Man of Hoy, Monta...
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Season 12
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Episode 80
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13:31
79: Hannah Mitchell & Sam Jagger @KMF 2025
Going through a rough time? Find a mate and take yourselves off to climb a 4000m peak in Tajikistan! That's exactly what Hannah Mitchell and Sam Jagger did earlier this year and they tell Cathy & Wayne all about it in this laughter packed e...
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Season 12
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Episode 79
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13:11
78: Plas Y Brenin @KMF 2025
Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025, Cathy and Wayne chat with Climber and Mountaineer Dave Evans about gearing up for Scottish winter mountaineering adventures.Head of Climbing and Mountaineering at Plas Y Brenin, the Nationa...
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Season 12
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Episode 78
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16:04
