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How to get enough protein hiking as a vegan   IG @muddy_bootlaces  “Where do you get your protein from?” is a common question I am asked as a vegan, “you do all these long hikes, but your body must be struggling??! - If I’m honest, this was a concern of mine when I first started hiking as a vegan too. I had been veggie for 10 years before I turned Vegan and long hikes like Everest base camp, the Aussie outback and Machu Pichu had been done with ease, although meat was off the menu, eggs, cheese and other animal...

I'm a regular hiker/ wild camper/ YouTuber / Instagram poster (admittedly recently started).   My story begins with Covid 19 and the beginning of the lockdown. I have a very stressful job in engineering management and never give myself timeout to reset the mind (or exercise the body lol).   Anyway, like many people, I used the initial uncertain times at the beginning of lockdown to get myself out there walking with the family every day. This was the first real "Mind reset" that I have had in years! Within a few days of regular walks I began to feel like a much more chilled out version...

Why do I hike and wild camp?   My main focus of hiking and wild camping, was to escape the everyday rush of life.   I never really grasped how much I relied on the great outdoors, until the UK came tumbling into lockdown.  Luckily for me, I have some fantastic friends who I do share and enjoy the outdoors with, they were certainly a pick me up at the correct time.   Hiking and wild camping for me, allows me to enjoy the solitude and the open footpaths that lie within our countryside, whilst respecting the landowner's property. One path...

    Why I walk?   I walk to get away from the everyday little stresses and worries and enjoy either walking on my own or with friends. I love the beauty of what nature can deliver and seeing places that we don’t get chance to see everyday.    I first started walking a few years ago. I did little walks whether around a lake or towards a cave or along the beach. I then decided I wanted to do more, so after some research I found Hadrian’s Wall which is 84 Miles. With little experience for a big hike,...

Hello! I’m Matt, graphic designer, photographer, outdoors guide and journalist and I venture out across the country, no matter the weather leading individuals, groups or testing equipment for brands. So, I live a busy and varied lifestyle which all revolves around being creative and the outdoors.   For the last decade I have worked with the Scouts Organisation and Duke of Edinburgh Award as an outdoors leader. This has taken me across the country with the units, teaching them navigation, camp craft, cooking and equipment which has been incredibly fun and rewarding to help younger generations experience the outdoors, safely....