New Year, New Gear: The Only Hiking Resolution Worth Keeping

Let's be honest: your New Year's resolutions are probably rubbish.

Every January, the same tired promises roll around. "This year, I'll summit all 214 Wainwrights." "I'll finally tackle the Three Peaks Challenge." "I'll get up at 5 AM for sunrise hikes every weekend."

Spoiler alert: by February, you'll be back on the sofa with a Greggs sausage roll, wondering why you ever thought 5 AM was a reasonable time to exist.

The Problem with Hiking Resolutions

Here's the thing about ambitious outdoor goals: they require motivation, perfect weather, free weekends, and an alarming amount of energy. Most of us are lucky if we can muster the enthusiasm to put on proper trousers, let alone scale a mountain before breakfast.

The gym membership you bought? Gathering dust. That trail running plan? Abandoned after one muddy disaster. The promise to "get outdoors more"? Vague enough to fail spectacularly.

The Resolution That Actually Works

Instead of setting yourself up for failure with unrealistic hiking goals, why not make a resolution you'll actually keep? Upgrade your gear.

Not the expensive, technical stuff that requires a second mortgage. We're talking about the small upgrades that make every outdoor moment better—whether you're conquering Scafell Pike or just having a brew in your back garden.

A proper enamel mug that'll last longer than your fitness goals. A ceramic mug that makes your morning coffee taste like victory, even when you've snoozed through that sunrise hike. The kind of gear that doesn't judge you for not being Bear Grylls.

Why Small Upgrades Beat Big Goals

They're actually achievable. Buying a quality mug takes five minutes. Training for an ultra-marathon takes... significantly longer.

They improve every outdoor experience. Whether you're on a multi-day trek or just sitting in your garden, a good mug makes that cuppa taste better. Science fact.

No guilt required. Miss a hike? Life happens. But that premium enamel mug will be there for you, judgment-free, ready to hold your tea while you reschedule.

The Gear That Matters

Look, we're not saying you shouldn't have hiking goals. Dream big. Plan that Wainwright challenge. Sign up for that charity trek.

But while you're at it, invest in the gear that'll actually get used—whether you're smashing your goals or just enjoying a brew with a view (even if that view is your back fence).

Because the best hiking resolution isn't about how many peaks you'll bag. It's about making sure every outdoor moment—big or small—is a bit more enjoyable.

New year, new gear. It's the only resolution worth keeping.