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Welcome to our web shop specifically aimed to help the 'lightweight backpacker' and any 'lightweight' traveller get more from their trip.

Hopefully this site will introduce you to the exciting world of having much more fun, because you are carrying considerably less!

'Minimum weight - Maximum fun!'
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  NEW PAGE: Customer Trips

Where are our customers going?
No, we are not losing customers! However some of them are planning great trips which we think will be interest to others. So we wanted to celebrate your plans and in some cases, support the charity based efforts you are undertaking and help in a small way raise some awareness.

 So we've started a page dedicated to our customers, their blogs or websites, so that when you are bored and want some inspiration, ideas and suggestions, you might find something here. (Great for a coffee break too!)

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We have had a lot of feedback in recent weeks about the site and the podcasts, so we thought we would share them with you.

People from all over the world are wanting to find out more about going lightweight and where they can get products and information from.

Please contact us is there's something you are after. You never know, we might know someone who can help!

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Impressions from the July Friedrichshafen Trade Show 2010

20 July 2010

We have just returned from 4 days in the blistering heat of the huge European Trade Fair in Germany, so if you have been trying to contact us since Thursday, appologies for the delay.

So.

What did we see?

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28/6/10

28 June 2010

I just can't keep up with her!

Yes once again, Rose has done another Triathlon this last hot and sticky weekend, the podcast is below and images above.

What am I to do if she gets hooked?

Bob and Rose

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  Podcast News:
Almost 300 Podcasts!!

We are slowly getting close to the big 300 and are looking for suggestions from our listeners, as to what content to include, to celebrate 4 years of independent podcast production!

Please email any suggestions to The Outdoors Station and we'll do what we can.
  Latest Podcast:

No 300 - Friedrichshafen 2010 - Part 2
More from our hot wanderings around the vast halls at Friedrichshafen where we spend some considerable time in the Tent Village only to find Chris Davidson from Vaude UK and discuss the Power Lizard and more offerings from them using the same fabrics. Heidi Koysel on the Leki stand introduce us to the new attachment for photographers, wanting to turn their Leki Walking Pole into a monopod, and more. Then down in the exciting Cascade Designs stand we meet Vice President Doug Jaycott who gives us the latest information on the new series of Thermarest lightweight quilts and mats which follow on from the successful NeoAir.

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No 299 - Friedrichshafen 2010 - Part 1
This is the first in a series of podcasts from the Outdoor Show over in Friedrichshafen 2010 and we talk to two winners of Gold Awards for Innovation. Andy Utting from Terra Nova regarding the new Laser Ultra 1, a 500gm two skin tent and Wayne Edy from Inov-8 regarding the new Bare-Grip 200. The closest thing to barefoot running you're going to get in 2011. Of equal interest to us was also the Inov-8 EvoSkin, a silicon sleeve which fits over the foot like a second skin. As a slight diversion from all this excitement, we also chat to Ronnie Dodd from TGO Magazine and hear about his passion for wild swimming.

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No 298 - Midsummer Bivvy and Roses 2nd Triathlon

Rose is at it again! After her first taste of a Triathlon last year, we head off to another local 'sprint' event in Worcester on what is forecast to be the hottest day of the year. Her support crew (ie me) keeps the faith, takes pictures and generally passes the time in a very restful manner and taking advantage of a sports massage with Mindy Davvey of www.206therapy.co.uk. Afterwards we chat about the benefits of sports massage for all outdoors users. There also a small piece about sleeping out on Midsummer Hill on Midsummer Night. A simple Bivvy Trip purely to enjoy the pleasures that sleeping in the open can bring. Enjoy!

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No 297 - Chat Chat and a Total Career Change

We catch up with our back log of emails and update you with the latest news regarding previous interviewees. Andy nips down to the big smoke to interview Ben Collins, who is just about to set off on a long walk to a new career. Leaving a top job in the city for the life of an outdoor walking photographer!

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Ion 2010 - Limted Edition
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