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.
Episodes
49 episodes
Episode 49: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 3
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 ...
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Season 8
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Episode 49
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38:43
Episode 48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 2
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 spec...
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Season 8
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Episode 48
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38:14
Episode 47: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 1
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 speci...
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Season 8
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Episode 47
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41:08
Episode 46: Kit Lists - Sea Kayaking & Climbing in Greenland
Planning an expedition to Greenland?Cathy and Wayne are joined by Olly Sanders to chat about how to prepare, what kit to pack, why climbing style may be dictated by your kayak, the effect of comms and tech on expeditions and why wellies...
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Season 7
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Episode 46
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51:37
Episode 45: Artilect - A New Brand Of Outdoor Clothing
Ever wondered what's involved in starting a new outdoor clothing brand?Cathy and Wayne are joined by Artilect Co-Founder Trent Bush to chat about the incredible amount of passion, science, skill and global logistics involved in getting ...
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43:03
Episode 44: Helmets - Keep A Lid On It
This week Cathy and Wayne talk about head protection with Petzl sponsored athletes and climbing giants: Emma Powell and Neil Gresham.Whether you are trad, sport, winter climbing or dry tooling we delve into why you might choose to wear ...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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36:01
Episode 43: Kit Lists - The Mountain Goat Circuit
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.Joined by Rab Global Sales Operations...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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38:34
Episode 42: Kit Lists - Jungle Trekking and the El Rio Foundation
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.This very special episode talks not just about the kit needed for the nearb...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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33:12
Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Down
Join Cathy and Wayne with Dr Matt Fuller, for a fascinating insight into down and it's amazing ability to keep us warm!Matt has a PhD in Feather and Down Structure and is Product Engineer at Mountain Equipment.This episode is a real jou...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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44:59
Episode 40: Cooking In The Fells For Mental Health with Fellfoodie
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.Perhaps better known by his Instagram handle @Fellfoodie, Harrison shares his own version of haute cuisine ...
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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46:45
Episode 39: Endurance Sport Nutrition - Will It Stay Down?
Cathy and Wayne are joined by Voom Brand Manager and Team GB Triathalete Beau Smith to seriously geek out on nutrition for endurance sports.Listen and learn what energy bar ingredients mean, the difference between caffiene and guarana, what...
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Season 6
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Episode 39
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34:20
Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit
Cathy and Wayne are joined once again by the brilliant Stuart Smith to discuss undergarments.You'll hear all about why a baselayer should be close fitting to work effectively in our climate, how they work, why some niff more than ...
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40:04
Episode 37: Ropes - All Tied Up
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......Learn the difference between single/half/twin and triple rope...
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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36:52
Episode 36: Kit Lists - Trekking In Nepal
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 jus...
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Season 6
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Episode 36
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36:37
Episode 35: Wayne Singleton - Swimming The Cumbrian Coastline
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 35
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48:06
Episode 34: Women's Technical Clothing Fit and Function
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 ...
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41:06
Episode 33: Trail Running Shoes - Nice Lugs!
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 fr...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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32:39
Episode 32: Spares and Repairs - A Stitch In Time with Snowdonia Gear Repairs
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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42:39
Episode 31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul Pritchard
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...
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42:50
Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks with Jon Gupta
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 cha...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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41:09
Episode 29: Hats - The Importance Of Head Protection
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, wh...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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36:52
Episode 28: Mountain Boots - Good 'n' Stiff
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 cram...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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35:28
Episode 27: Water Purifiers - That's Quite A Thirst
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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37:47
Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions with Andy Cave
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 fe...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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40:42
Episode 25: Kit Lists - Snowdon, Scafell Pike & Ben Nevis
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? a...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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39:22