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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!)

 

 Latest Additions:

Latest items added to our store!

New Primus Windshield

New Inov8 Race Elite 25

New Inov8 Race Elite 3

New Golite 2010 Peak

New Stick Pic

New Spice Box

New Extender Poles

New Lightweight Frying Pan

 

 

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  Feedback:

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!

 

 

  Recent News:

 

  " I am sailing ... I am sailing ..."

Latest update from Golite is that the boat is on the water and the new 2010 Golite stock will be here in the next week or so.

We already have the fantastic Peak in stock of course, which I've been using every time I go out, so you can already get your hands on that.

However we do have one or two, and I do mean ONLY one or two items from the 2009 Golite range to clear at huge discounts.

This includes the Quest, the Pinnacle and the Jam2 including the Women's version. Plus just a couple of the Shangri-La 3. Don't forget our 16mm extender or 14mm extender to link walking poles together and make this a fantastic solo shelter.

When the website work is completed and updated, the new 2010 items will be added once they are in stock.

Don't leave it too long. He who hesitates is lost Rodney!! ;-)

Bob and Rose 19/1/10

 

  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 286 - Croatia on a Shoestring Pt 4
In this final part of the series, Beth and Alice visit a few more of the breathtaking islands, popular with tourists and especially the boating fraternity. However they soon escape and make their way over Hvar Island and experience just how helpful Croatians can be when looking for accomodation.

Finally, Trogir one of the oldest and most exciting cities on the Croatian side of Adriatic coast, is their final destination, and of course as it is the end of their trip, time for a slap up meal and a chat about the trip and Croatia as a whole.

No 286 - Croatia on a Shoestring Pt 4

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No 285 - Croatia on a Shoestring Pt 3
Beth and Alice spend several days wondering through the cobbled streets of Dubrovnik enjoying the rich history, glorious sun and yet more exquisite ice creams. Their adventure then takes a turn inland towards Bosnia and after an interesting bus ride past the marked mine fields still present along the access road to the sea, they arrived in Mostar. Here they stay at a hostel for a few nights and interview the owner who had lived through the war and is now guiding travellers around Mostar's sites, culture and history. A fascinating insight into the recent past and the potential future for the country. They also explore the bazaars and turkish culture before yet another early morning bus ride to the coast.

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No 284 - Destinations, Photos and Golite 2010
An interesting mixed bag for you this time, with an interview with Microsoft regarding their image cataloguing tool Expression Media for those 1000's of outdoor photos you have stashed away. Andy and I review the 2009 Times Destinations Show with one eye on the forthcoming 2010 event, and Roman speaks with Andy Burgess from Golite who are 'Going Lighter On The Planet' with the use of recycled nylon in their 2010 products.


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