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Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of gloves: why a tight glove isn't a good thing, why a large glove isn't necessarily a good thing either (!), why you may want to layer, which gloves are easiest to get a wet hand in and out and why choosing one with a nose wipe is a really good idea. All this AND why Wayne conducted the entire podcast in rubber....!!

Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)

To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:
Buyers Guide To Gloves — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)
Caring for Gloves and Accessories – Mountain Equipment (mountain-equipment.co.uk)
Warmer hands and feet in the mountains - ...all but essential travel...

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Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of sleeping bags: why choosing to use a sleeping bag generally gives you a better nights sleep (!), sleeping systems, how to clean a bag at home,  why your choice of zip side is important, the differences between synthetic and down, how to make sense of temperature ratings and why a women's specific bag is a great idea if you are a.....woman!

Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)

To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:
Buyers Guide to Sleeping Bags — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)
A (sleeping) Sound Investment — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)
Knowledge - Sleeping — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
Down Codex - Mountain Equipment (thedowncodex.co.uk)
Rab Wash - Rab® UK

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Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of socks and how looking after our feet is critical to enjoying our time outdoors. Listen as they get down to the nitty gritty of footcare, foot smell, blisters, dry skin, sweat glands and trench foot. This is NOT a podcast to listen to while eating!

Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)

To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:
Buyers Guide to Socks — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)
Blisters. Aaaaaaargh! — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)
» History of Socks (outdoorgearcoach.co.uk)

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Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of layering: why we sweat, why "wicking" is important, how layers keep us cool AND warm, why more and more clothes are being made from plastic bottles and tree fibres, nasty chafing and why, when it comes to technical underwear, going large is good. In fact there is a lot of talk about underwear. Men's and Women's. It is also highly likely that this is the first ever Podcast to coin the term "Hurty Boob Day"!

Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)

To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:
Buyers Guide to Layering — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)
Clothing — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
How to Layer like a Pro — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)

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Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of waterproofs: the history of waterproofs, just how wet you can be in waterproofs, why your need to wash (and tumble dry) your waterproofs much more frequently than you used to and why Wayne is planning on being wet through to his undies, on purpose......

Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)

To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:
Buyers Guide to Waterproofs — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog
Gore-Tex Talk Sustainability in Chamonix — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog
Washing Your Waterproof Clothing — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog
Clothing — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

2024 - There are lots of changes happening to waterproof fabrics. Yake a listen to our three part special where we discuss changes for the better with industry experts:
Episode 47: New Waterproof Fabrics. What you need to know - part 1
Episode 48: New Waterproof Fabrics. What you need to know - part 2
Episode 49: New Waterproof Fabrics. What you need to know - part 3