Bear Trail Notes

Notes from the trail

A small journal about walking in the hills, shooting on old compact cameras, and making coffee on a camping stove before sunrise. No gear reviews, no sponsorships — just what worked and what didn't.

A ridge walk in October

Autumn · 6 min read

Wind, low cloud and one lucky hour of light over the valley.

Film compact vs. phone on a two-day hike

Cameras · 8 min read

Which one I reached for when my hands were cold.

Packing list that finally stopped growing

Gear · 5 min read

Everything fits in a 30-litre bag, including the stove.