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Reviews of kit and gear including fitness, running, walking, outdoors, camping, cycling

Great discoveries: Trakke bags

Just off NCN Route 7, parallel to the River Clyde and opposite the Transport Museum […]

Top tips for bike packing success

After almost two weeks of bike packing in northern France there are a few tips […]

Gift your Outdoor Gear in September

Every outdoors enthusiast will have spare or unused kit lying round. Now a campaign is […]

Mammut Advanced High II GTX boots

An updated version of the Mammut Mercury Advanced High II GTX for men and Nova […]

Mr Lacy ‘Runnies’ Reflective laces

These days, it’s great to see so many sports clothes that include hi-viz and reflective […]

3 of the best elite road bikes

Cyclists tend to fall into two distinct categories: Those who enjoy a leisurely ride and […]

Kit review: Heat Holders socks

It won’t surprise you to know that I have been in need of warm socks […]

Kit review: Outwell ECOCool coolbox

Fern the Campervan has been a fantastic addition to my outdoorsy life but while she […]

Have you tried?: Bike packing

Bike packing is the new trend in cycle touring and I am planning a couple […]

Kit review: Karkoa Smartbag

How do you pack your sports bag? Are you are like me and simply throw everything […]

Sunix Lightweight Mobile headlamp

In other words, the Sunix Lightweight Mobile headlamp is a head torch! It is a […]

Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Voyager camping mattress

Something strange has happened to Therm-A-Rest inflatable camping mattresses. While they have become warmer, thicker […]