Outdoor Gear Chat
Join Cathy and Wayne as they chat about the pro's (and the con's) of technical outdoor clothing and equipment.Outdoor Gear Chat takes a lighthearted peek inside the wonderful world of fabrics, garments, footwear and equipment helping you to understand some of the science behind how to stay dry, how to stay comfortable and how to choose the best outdoor kit for you.
Episodes
91 episodes
91: Unleashed! Adventure Kit For Dogs
Joined by an audience of one snoozing Springer Spaniel, Cathy & Wayne chat about adventure kit for dogs with Fell Dog founder Carolyn Harker.From stink proof collars to personal lead preference, waterproof jackets to silent harness c...
90: Stick It To 'Em - Poles for Walking, Trekking and Running
Ever wondered if walking poles are worth the investment? Why trekking poles are handy for more than just physical support? Or if running poles can make much of a difference to your race time?Join Cathy and Wayne as they dive into the con...
89: Get Your Head Down - Sleeping Mats
Get all the knowledge you need for a great nights sleep out under the stars as Cathy & Wayne chat about the ins and outs of sleeping mats.Learn about different types of mat, insulation ratings, why shape is important, why thicker isn...
88: JB Big Tick with Emma Twyford
Cathy chats about the Joe Brown 60th Anniversary Big Tick Summer Climbing Challenge with one of the UK's hardest climbers - Emma Twyford.The first woman in the UK to climb E10 and Sport 9a, she boulders 7c+ and loves getting out on the c...
87: Kendal Mountain Festival 2025 Roundup
After an incredible Kendal Mountain Festival 2025 Cathy and Wayne chat through the incredible range of guests on another fantastic Kendal podcast season.Kendal Mountain Festival delivered yet again on a packed programme spread over four ...
86: Alex Staniforth @KMF 2025
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Wayne and Cathy chat with "Adversity Adventurer" Alex Staniforth.Record-breaking adventurer, inspirational speaker, author and coach, Alex has already overcome more than ...
85: Sally Orange @KMF2025
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with endurance runner and adventure athlete Sally Orange MBE.Listen to learn why Sally holds the Guinness World Record for the first (and possibly on...
84: Professor Rachel Carr and Sonam Rinzin @KMF2025
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with Professor Rachel Carr and Sonam Rinzin about their vital fieldwork helping protect people in the Bhutan Himalaya.Rachel and Sonam specialize in ...
83: Nigel Vardy @KMF2025
Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025, Cathy and Wayne catch up with global mountaineer and adventurer Nigel Vardy aka "Mr Frostbite" to chat about life after his fateful ascent of Mt McKinley/Denali in 1999.While surviving -60 ...
82: Robbie Phillips @KMF 2025
Ever wondered how one of the hardest climbers in the UK chooses his rock boots?Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival, Cathy & Wayne catch up with Scarpa Athlete, professional climber, coach, You Tuber and Speaker Robbie Phillips ...
81: Caitlin Connor @KMF 2025
Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival, Cathy and Wayne chat with Scottish Climber, Mountaineer and Dry Tooler Caitlin Connor.Sponsored by Rab, Caitlin describes the gear and training she uses in this niche sport to compete on the Wor...
80: Jesse Dufton @KMF2025
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with Climber Jesse Dufton who offers a fascinating insight into rock climbing without sight.The first blind person to climb the Old Man of Hoy, Monta...
79: Hannah Mitchell & Sam Jagger @KMF 2025
Going through a rough time? Find a mate and take yourselves off to climb a 4000m peak in Tajikistan! That's exactly what Hannah Mitchell and Sam Jagger did earlier this year and they tell Cathy & Wayne all about it in this laughter packed e...
78: Plas Y Brenin @KMF 2025
Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025, Cathy and Wayne chat with Climber and Mountaineer Dave Evans about gearing up for Scottish winter mountaineering adventures.Head of Climbing and Mountaineering at Plas Y Brenin, the Nationa...
77: Sarah Perry @KMF 2025
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with new Women's World Record holder Sarah Perry about her incredible run at the Backyard Ultra in Tenessee.Listen to the worlds toughest Maths teach...
76: Ed Jackson & Alice Sainsbury @KMF 2025
Cathy and Wayne catch up with Berghaus Athlete Ed Jackson to chat about his success as the first disabled person to complete a first ascent of a Himalayan mountain.Ed is joined by Alice Sainsbury to share their experience of the Berghaus...
75: Sir Chris Bonington @KMF 2025
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of hope, Cathy catches up with the legend that is Sir Chris Bonington to chat about his incredible year celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Everest The Hard Way, what it has meant to him a...
74: Kendal Mountain Festival 2025 Intro
It's Kendal Mountain Festival time!Cathy and Wayne have been invited back for a second year and have pulled together an incredible guest list to chat about outdoor kit, clothing and the festival theme of "Hope".This intro gives a ...
73: Everest 50 - Commercial Expeditions Kit List with Di Gilbert
The fifth of an extra special 5 part series celebrating 50 years since Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to stand on the summit of Everest, Cathy & Wayne are joined by Scarpa sponsored athlete Di Gilbert.The first...
72: Everest 50 - Fast & Light with Tom Livingstone
The fourth of an extra special 5 part series celebrating 50 years since Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to stand on the summit of Everest, Cathy & Wayne are joined by Mountain Equipment sponsored athlete Tom Livingston...
71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions with Mick Fowler
The third of an extra special 5 part series celebrating 50 years since Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to stand on the summit of Everest, Cathy & Wayne are joined by special guest Mick Fowler.Voted the Mountaine...
70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike Parsons
The second of an extra special 5 part series celebrating 50 years since Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to stand on the summit of Everest, Cathy & Wayne are joined by Mike Parsons, the original owner of Karrimor and OM...
69: Everest 50 - 1975 Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite
The first of an extra special 5 part series, Cathy & Wayne are joined by two members of the 1975 Everest South West Face expedition which saw Doug Scott and Dougal Haston endure the highest bivvy ever survived to become the first two Briton...
68: Sports Watches - Time For Tech with Suunto
Venture into the world of sports watches and wearable tech with Cathy and Wayne as they chat with Suunto UK Marketing Manager Dan Southam.Wayne is a tech geek, Cathy is most definitely not so this is an ideal listen for anyone who alread...
67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955
In this special anniversary podcast Cathy and Wayne celebrate 70 years since Joe Brown and George Band stood just below the summit of the world's third highest peak, making them the highest climbing Britons until Doug Scott and Dougal Haston su...