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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
33: Trail Running Shoes - Nice Lugs! with Chris Worton
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 differe…
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 lo…
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 inimita…
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 exhausti…
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 fabric…
28: Mountain Boots - Good 'n' Stiff with Glyn Padgett Scarpa
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, wh…
27: Water Purifiers - That's Quite A Thirst with Dr Will Duffin
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 …
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…
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 …
24: Kit Lists - Polar Travel with Catrin Thomas
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 awa…
23: Kit Lists - Everest Basecamp Trek with Paul Poole
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 t…
22: Sunglasses & Goggles - Eye Eye! with Barnabé Grison Julbo
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 hist…
21: First Aid - I've Got An Ouchie with Dr Will Duffin
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 an…
20: Carabiners - I Need A Screw with Chris Rowlands DMM
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 y…
19: Tents - Erections Of All Sizes
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 wit…
18: Kit Lists - Lakeland 50/100
"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 descri…
17: Kit Lists - Ambleside Trail 25 & 50k with Scott Umpleby
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 f…
16: Kit Lists - The Spine Race with Debbie Martin-Consani
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…
15: Ice Axes - Take Your Pick with BMG Adrian Nelhams
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, w…
14: James Gibson - First Winter Wainwright Round
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 rou…