<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>TrailHaven blog</title><link>https://trailhaven.uk/blog/</link><description>Explainers on sports and outdoor kit — what the specifications on a listing actually mean.</description><language>en-gb</language><atom:link href="https://trailhaven.uk/blog/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><lastBuildDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Understanding Backpack Specs</title><link>https://trailhaven.uk/blog/hiking-backpacks-explained/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://trailhaven.uk/blog/hiking-backpacks-explained/</guid><description>Confused by pack jargon? This guide breaks down key specifications – back length, capacity, frame type – so you can understand what you&apos;re buying for hiking.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>backpacks</category><category>kit-knowledge</category></item><item><title>Hydration Packs Explained</title><link>https://trailhaven.uk/blog/running-hydration-packs-explained/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://trailhaven.uk/blog/running-hydration-packs-explained/</guid><description>Understanding the specifications of a hydration pack is key to finding one that suits your running needs. This guide breaks down what those numbers actually mean.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>hydration-packs</category><category>kit-knowledge</category></item><item><title>Understanding Running Shoes</title><link>https://trailhaven.uk/blog/running-shoes-explained/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://trailhaven.uk/blog/running-shoes-explained/</guid><description>Confused by running shoe specifications? This guide breaks down the key terms – drop, stack height and more – to help you understand what they mean for your run.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>shoes</category><category>kit-knowledge</category></item><item><title>Tent Hydrostatic Head Ratings Explained</title><link>https://trailhaven.uk/blog/tent-hydrostatic-head-explained/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://trailhaven.uk/blog/tent-hydrostatic-head-explained/</guid><description>Hydrostatic head is the number every tent listing quotes and rarely explains. How the test works, what the figures mean in UK rain, and where it stops helping.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>tents</category><category>waterproofing</category><category>kit-knowledge</category></item></channel></rss>