Looking at my scuffed walking boots, the tread worn by the last time they touched Welsh soil back when I was 17, as well as the swiftly thinning lining of my rucksack, I realised it was time for some new walking kit.
This reflection had come when thinking about a fresh trip to Wales, including some hiking around Eryri (also known as Snowdonia). The last time I hiked was during my Duke of Edinburgh expeditions when I was a teenager, lugging my tent, copious amounts of Kendal Mint Cake and several tins of spaghetti hoops (a severe mistake, it turned out, due to the added weight) around with my mates.
