{"id":888,"date":"2025-04-23T14:58:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/?p=888"},"modified":"2025-04-24T13:15:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T12:15:38","slug":"old-school-vs-new-school-hiking-a-tale-of-two-trailblazers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/2025\/04\/23\/old-school-vs-new-school-hiking-a-tale-of-two-trailblazers\/","title":{"rendered":"Old School vs New School Hiking: A Tale of Two Trailblazers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Picture the scene: the same trail, two very different hikers. One is clad in time-worn leather boots and a weather-faded Paramo jacket. The other bounces along in neon Hokas, tracking every step on their smartwatch while their Salomon rucksack gleams in the sun like a beacon of the future. Welcome to the great divide: Old School vs New School hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Old School Rambler: Brew in the Flask, Wisdom in the Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll spot the traditional hillwalker by their well-loved boots \u2013 likely leather, scarred and supple from years of faithful service. Their kit list reads like a love letter to British outdoor brands: Paramo, Buffalo, Keela. These aren&#8217;t just clothes, they\u2019re family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their pace is steady. Measured. Occasionally punctuated by a tea break and a digestive biscuit (always McVitie&#8217;s, naturally). Their rucksack might weigh a bit more because of the wooden frame, but it&#8217;s filled with essentials: a paper OS map, an extra layer or several, and a Stanley Thermos that\u2019s older than Instagram. &#8220;Prepare for the worst hope for the best&#8221; is their mantra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kit built to last decades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong community vibes; they walk in a rable, not alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No nonsense, low faff, high function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heavier kit that\u2019s not always the most packable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May scoff at GPS and rely on the stars (or just the same route since 1996).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_6516-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_6516-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_6516-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_6516-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_6516-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_6516-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_6516-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The New School Strider: Fast, Light, and Filtered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there&#8217;s the modern breed of hiker: tech-savvy, gram-counting, often colour-coordinated. Their trail-running-inspired gear is a rainbow of innovation \u2013 Hoka trail shoes, ultralight Salomon vests, breathable shells that pack down smaller than a flapjack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They hike fast and solo, sometimes even uphill while live-streaming. They know their VO2 max, heart rate zones, and average pace. Their energy gels are artisanal and their stories come with hashtags. &#8220;Last to the top buys the IMPOSSIBREW&#8217;S!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lightweight gear = faster, easier ascents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time navigation and performance tracking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More fashionable than a Berghaus in 1993.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Performance focused kit that may not survive a true British bog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be a bit\u2026 stat-obsessed (&#8220;What\u2019s your average BPM on Glyder Fawr, mate?&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/KAHA-3-GTX-Category-mobile-v-3-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/KAHA-3-GTX-Category-mobile-v-3-edited.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/KAHA-3-GTX-Category-mobile-v-3-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/KAHA-3-GTX-Category-mobile-v-3-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Winners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In truth, both styles have their strengths \u2013 and both hikers love the hills. Whether you\u2019re rambling with your mates and a flask of Yorkshire Gold or trail-blazing solo with Spotify and a softshell, the outdoors has room for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the best of both worlds? Mix and match! Pair your old school wisdom with some modern kit upgrades from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cribgochoutdoor.com\">www.cribgochoutdoor.com<\/a> \u2013 perhaps a classic Keela jacket with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cribgochoutdoor.com\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=Salomon%20Aerotrek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Salomon Aerotrek Rucksack<\/a>? The mountain doesn\u2019t care what you wear, just that you respect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So raise your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cribgochoutdoor.com\/stanley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Stanley Thermos<\/a> (or your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cribgochoutdoor.com\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=flexi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">collapsible silicone mug<\/a>), and let\u2019s toast to all the weird, wonderful, and wildly different ways we walk the wilds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_2307-edited-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_2307-edited-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_2307-edited-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_2307-edited-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_2307-edited-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_2307-edited-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/crgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/04\/FJR_SS25_SEASONAL_2307-edited-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_e8956a27-7bf2-4acf-a919-a08db044dabb\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ready to upgrade your gear or honour the classics? Explore our handpicked range of outdoor kit at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cribgochoutdoor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Crib Goch Outdoor<\/a> \u2013 because whether you\u2019re old school, new school, or somewhere gloriously in-between. We\u2019ve got something to fit your adventure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picture the scene: the same trail, two very different hikers. One is clad in time-worn leather boots and a weather-faded Paramo jacket. The other bounces along in neon Hokas, tracking every step on their smartwatch while their Salomon rucksack gleams in the sun like a beacon of the future. 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