One of my guest reviewers, Crystal G, has been testing the Camelbak Women’s Shasta™ 30 Hydration Pack. She writes: Our family loves hiking. We love the mountains. We love forests. We love exploring. But...
My occasional guest kit review Seth G has been testing the Leki Micro Trail Vario Poles for walking and running. He writes: “I was looking for the lightest, most comfortable pole I could find...
This guide comes from my occasional guest writer Seth. He has put together a guide for packing for a family adventure. Seth has been inspired by the adventures of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit....
Camping / Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Travel / Walking
My guest kit reviewer Seth G has been testing the Camelbak MultiBev bottle. He writes: I don’t often get excited about water bottles, but I love the idea and implementation of this one. The...
My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing the Dynafit Speed MTN GTX shoe. He writes: Dynafit makes a good shoe. If you are interested in a solid shoe, which has great traction, designed...
My guest kit reviewer Seth G has been testing the UST SlothCloth Bug Hammock. He writes: I have slept in hammocks around the world. My first forays into sleeping outdoors alone in the woods...
My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing a CimAlp winter running kit combo, including running tights, a long-sleeved running top and a headband. The three pieces share the common factors of comfort, warmth...
One of my guest reviewers, Seth G has been testing the CimAlp PITON softshell trousers. “But its raining/snowing/sleeting/cold/etc…”. I use these words in my head when I am looking for an excuse not to...
A review of the Dynafit Alpine Running Belt by my guest reviewer Seth G. He writes: Dynafit’s Alpine Running Belt is a great option to carry important kit without having to carry a pack...
A review of the Helinox Chair One Mini by my guest Seth G. He writes: Our family loves the outdoors…once we are out there. Convincing our kids aged seven, four and one, that they...
Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Ultra running
Review: Arc’teryx women’s Cita SL jacket
24 Sep, 2021
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / Running / Ultra running
Nicky Spinks: 3rd female in Tor des Geants
22 Sep, 2021
Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Travel / Walking
Review: On Cloudaway hybrid adventure shoe
17 Sep, 2021
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
19 Sep, 2012
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
23 Jun, 2011
Activity / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
13 Jan, 2011
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Road cycling / Walking
My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter
28 Oct, 2010
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Running / Running / Travel / Walking
Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
17 Oct, 2011
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me
16 Nov, 2010
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