At this year’s Outdoors Show Andy Howell took the opportunity of talking to Paddy Dillon about his life as a walker and guide book writer. Paddy talks about how he developed his passion for long distance walking, gives us an insight into how he prepares his guides and provides a lot of handy tips for anyone thinking about a career as an outdoor writer.

We nip out for a quick shake-down trip at the weekend a few days prior to the Rab TGO Challenge. We discuss gear (as always) cooking systems and remind ourselves of the routines which makes setting up camp easy. We also hear from Roger Smith for his last minute comments.

Wayne Edy of Inov-8 purveyors of fine outdoor footwear, takes us through the new range of rucksacks which are about to hit the streets in the UK. As you would expect with Inov-8, they introduce a new way of thinking in the design which once again, all seems so simple. Get your cards ready, you'll want one!

We've recently taken delivery of the White Box Stoves from the US, made from recycled material, which are real performers when it comes to cooking with meths. Also we touch on some of the goodies we'll be taking to the Backpackers Club Show and AGM at Bellingham in a couple of weeks.

The recent Outdoors Show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre gave us an ideal opportunity to catch up with old friends who we normally speak with over scratchy telephone lines. In this Podzine, Andy Howell talks to Ronald Turnbull about his new book “Three Peaks and Ten Tors”.

The fourth Podzine from the Outdoors Show 2007. Rab’s new range for 2007; reactions to the show from our free ticket winner, Colin; Agrofarm – natural protection against midgies and mosquitos; catching-up with Kev Reynolds.

The third Podzine from the Outdoors Show 2007. Outdoor careers – Mountain Leader Training Board; Pete Ellis – walking holiday leader; news from Nikwax; Doune – wildereness and luxury in the Knoydart.

The second Podzine from the Outdoors Show 2007. Sue Harvey on 30 years of Harvey’s Maps; X Socks; new products from Shewee; Clearwater Paddling – your first Kayak adventure; Velomania – art meets the outdoors.

The first in a series of podcasts from the Outdoors Show 2007. This podcast includes: Minister of Sport, Richard Caborn MP, talking about doing more to promote the outdoors world; Paramo and their new range for 2007; Rudolph Abraham on hiking and trekking in Croatia and Montenegro.

John Manning talk to Martyn Hurn the pack guru at Lowe Alpine who believes we are missing the bigger picture in our headlong rush to go lightweight. According to Martyn one of the Holy Grails of pack manufacture is a lightweight fabric that balances weight and longevity.