The Trekitt Podcast

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Hello and welcome to the Trekitt Podcast, where we talk about everything outdoor-related, from kit and locations to stories and the people behind them. Whether you’re a walker, climber, mountaineer or just someone that loves being outside, you can find all the kit and advice for your next adventure on our website, www.trekitt.co.uk, or in person here in our Service Centre in Hereford.

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Why is Icebreaker's Wool so Good?

Oct 06 2023 60 mins

Josh from Icebreaker recently visited us to have a chat about the brand, how they were founded, their environmental ethos and why wool is such a fantastic material for outdoor use. As always, grab a brew and some snacks, take a seat and join us for episode 8 of the Trekitt Podcast.

What is Bear Grylls Like in Real Life?

Feb 01 2023 79 mins

Mungo (Paul Mungeam) has been a cameraman for nearly 30 years, 17 of which were spent with Bear Grylls on his various adventures. He's travelled to close to 100 countries, visited some of the most remote locations, written books and even starred in his own TV show. We have a chat to him about his life as a cameraman, presenter and lover of the outdoors. Grab a few snacks, this is a

What to Expect From Your First Multi-Day Hike

Jan 01 2023 53 mins

Welcome to the sixth instalment of the Trekitt Podcast! In this episode, Harry (who's normally behind the camera) and Kaleigh (who also works for Trekitt!) talk about what to expect from your first multi-day hike, including a few stories from their recent trip walking the Cotswold Way; a 102 mile route through the Cotswolds here in the UK.

110km and a Backpack: Walking the Fjallraven Classic

Dec 01 2022 67 mins

Back in August, Ben (Trekitt's store manager) and Lucy (Marketing) headed out to Sweden to take part in the Fjallraven Classic, a 110km trek through the Swedish wilderness. If you'd like to hear how they got on, learn how to sign up, what you need to take and generally how incredible the experience was, this is the Podcast for you!

We Talk All Things Insulation With Mountain Equipment

Nov 01 2022 69 mins

In this fourth episode of the Trekitt Podcast, we chat to Matt Fuller (aka Dr. Down!) from Mountain Equipment about where down comes from, whether man-made synthetic counterparts have caught up yet, plus a few stories including having to sleep in a soaking wet sleeping bag all night. Enjoy!

An Hour With a Mountain Rescue Team

Oct 01 2022 59 mins

In the third instalment of the Trekitt Podcast, we've invited two members of our local mountain rescue team, Hazel and Luke, to have a chat about what the role entails, how to join, what some of the highlights have been over the years and, of course, answer some of your questions. It's absolutely worth listening to the entirety of this episode if you can, so get comfy, grab some bi

Are Outdoor Brands Environmentally Friendly?

Sep 01 2022 55 mins

Welcome to the second episode of the Trekitt Podcast! In this edition, we've invited Anna, Montane's CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Manager to talk through all things environmental from a brand and a retailers point of view.

How Did Trekitt Begin?

Jul 25 2022 58 mins

Welcome to the first ever Trekitt Podcast! In this episode, we've got Paul (our host and previous Managing Director of Trekitt) and Mark (his brother, previous Commercial Director), who, together, ran Trekitt until very recently and built it up to what it is today. This Podcast goes through a rough timeline of Trekitt, from the first few days of trading to opening a multitude of sh