Swiss brand On has launched a new shoe, the Cloudaway, which is aimed at “travellers”. They can be worn on the trails or urban streets. On states: “The Cloudaway fuses traditional footwear techniques with...
Period pants are increasingly popular and offer a more sustainable and, therefore, climate friendly alternative to using other sanitary products. On test are WUKA Perform Seamless period pants that are aimed at women when...
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...
I usually walk Corbetts with my friend Ben. He has also been ticking off the Donalds over the past few years. Recently, he became a Donalds completist. I asked him what he has learned...
My friend Ben and I walked a 13.5km circuit in beautiful rolling hills near Moffat, in southern Scotland, to bag the Corbett Hart Fell and also to tick off his last Donald. Travelling from...
James Forrest has set a new record for a self-supported, solo walk of the National Three Peaks. The 37-year-old climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – and walked every mile in-between them – in...
I love a quirky adventure story, although I confess I have no idea what drives some people to take on some of the challenges. This is a fascinating tale of two friends who decided...
In July 2017, I was hugely disappointed to abort an attempt to bag the five Munros of the Fisherfield Forest in north-west Scotland. This weekend, I finally did it. The 42km hike over two...
A week-day Corbett is always a pleasure and this one, Cul Mor, just north of Ullapool on Scotland’s west coast, was enjoyed with my visiting friend Elizabeth. Living near Inverness, it is still a...
The Vango F10 Helium UL 2 tent is for two people if you don’t mind a snug fit. There is a Vango F10 Helium UL 1 tent for solo adventurers. Features and details of...
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Fit over 50 / Inspiration / Running / Ultra running
Nicky Spinks: 3rd female in Tor des Geants
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Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Travel / Walking
Review: On Cloudaway hybrid adventure shoe
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Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
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