Base Layer vs Midlayer Explained
What is the difference between a base layer and a midlayer? Learn how each layer works, when to wear them and how to stay dry, warm and comfortable during cooler runs.
Romualdas Stupelis
Romualdas is an elite-level orienteer and the Technical Director of Compass Point, the UK’s leading orienteering retailer. A former international competitor for Lithuania (JWOC/EYOC) and top-20 UK athlete, he combines elite competitive experience with technical expertise. Since 2018, Romualdas and his wife Eleonora have run Compass Point, where he field-tests gear, writes technical guides, and helps athletes—from beginners to international competitors—find the perfect shoes, compasses, and apparel.
How to Layer Running Clothing: A Simple Guide to Staying Comfortable in Every Season
We’ve All Been There You check the weather before heading out for a run. It’s only 6°C. You stand by the front door wondering what to wear. Should you wear a T-shirt? A long sleeve top? Do you need a…
How to Use an Orienteering Compass
A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide to using an orienteering compass. Learn how to hold your compass, orientate your map, follow the right direction and navigate with confidence.
Essential Orienteering Gear: What to Buy After Your First Few Events
You’ve done a few events, borrowed a compass from the club, hired a dibber at registration and probably turned up wearing whatever running kit was already in your wardrobe. That’s exactly how most people start. But after a while it…
How To Prevent Blisters When Running, Orienteering And Trail Racing
Blisters are one of those things most runners deal with at some point. Usually it’s a shoe fit issue, a sock issue, or simply the result of spending hours on wet trails or rough terrain. The good news is that…
How to Choose an Orienteering Compass
Most people don’t start by asking about compass features. They start by looking at 10 different compasses and thinking –I have no idea where to begin. We see this all the time at events. Someone walks over, looks at the…
Understanding Gait Analysis for Runners
Why it matters when choosing your running shoes When you’re choosing running shoes, one of the most useful things to understand is your gait. You’ll often hear terms like gait analysis or pronation, but in simple terms, this just means:…
Silva Arc Jet Compass Explained – What S, C and 360 Mean
What the Letters Actually Mean (Without the Confusion) Many people searching for a Silva Arc Jet compass wonder what the letters S, C and 360 mean. “Why does this one say S… this one C… and this one 360?” And…
How to Choose Orienteering Shoes in the UK
Choosing between metal studs and rubber orienteering shoes is not about brand, season, or marketing — it is about terrain. This guide explains what works best on UK forest ground, rocky fell, mixed trails, grassy slopes, and sprint terrain, so you can pick the right shoe for where you actually run.