2019 has been a busy time for the Red Original team, we have laughed, cried and been in disbelief in what we have witnessed. So here is our year in review. From practical guides to tales of adventures and product insights – these are 2019’s greatest hits.
6 STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING BEACH LOCATIONS IN CORNWALL
We caught up with 'the mid week 5-9 original adventurer' Paul Sampson. When he's not helping peoples ailments as a GP, he's out enjoying his local coastline. Paul showcased some of his favourite places to paddle in Cornwall.
A RED ORIGINAL OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TO LAKE ANNECY
As we were heading out to take part in the 2019 Dragon World Championships, we decided to have a little (Red) Original Adventure of our own before the competition took off. We explored the outdoor adventure mecca of Lake Annecy and it's surrounding area and have already booked in a return visit!
A RED ORIGINAL OUTDOOR ADVENTURE - THE WYE 100
We caught up with Lucy Pearce after she had completed the WYE 100 - a 100 mile multi day paddle down the river Wye which had many challenges along the way.
AVOID THE AFTERDROP - THE ART OF WARMING UP
Afterdrop is the rewarming after being exposed to the cold for a length of time. We look at some top tips on how you can avoid this and warm up safely after taking an unexpected dip in the water.
TOP CAMP COOKING EQUIPMENT & HACKS
Cooking out in the elements can be one of the most rewarding and the most challenging aspects of camping. With so many gadgets available, it becomes a minefield as what suites our needs and makes it as easy and as fun as possible. In this blog we shared some of our top tips for camp cooking!
HOW TO STAY COOL OUTSIDE IN THE HEAT - 12 TRIED & TESTED TIPS
During the hight of the summer we looked at how you cab stay cool when exercising with 12 tried and tested tips.
6 MUST-HAVE RED ORIGINAL TRAVEL ACCESSORIES FOR SUMMER
Whether you’re heading for a beach holiday where luggage space is at a premium or dropping your teenager off for a summers back-packing trip, we looked at some of our items in the range that may just save the day when on the road!
THE BENEFITS OF MOISTURE WICKING CLOTHING ON LAND & AT SEA
The benefits go far beyond mere comfort as they provide a surprising number of health benefits too! Don’t believe us? That’s fine. We put together a list of just a few ways moisture-wicking clothes help so that you can see the benefits for yourself.
A YEAR IN THE MAKING - THE DECK BAG AND DRY POUCH
As part of our year in the making series, we looked at some of the design considerations that went into making two of our most popular and innovative products: the waterproof deck bag and waterproof dry pouch.