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Review: TrekMates Thaw DRY Mittens

I was sent a pair of TrackMates’ new Thaw DRY mittens to test. I have […]

Book review: Skye Munros: The walker’s guide to bagging the Cuillin summits

Cicerone has published a new walking guidebook to some of the UK’s most revered mountains, […]

Review: Decathlon Wedze ski bag for 2 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards

The Decathlon Wedze ski bag is designed to hold two pairs of skis or two […]

Review: Berghaus Women’s Summit Seeker Gore-Tex Jacket

The Berghaus Summit Seeker GTX jacket is made with new Gore-Tex ePe fabric. This is […]

Waterproof fabrics: Hydrostatic Head (HH) and breathability (RET) explained

Waterproof fabrics, such as those used for waterproof hiking and running jackets, as well as […]

Review: Montec Fawk women’s ski jacket and bib pants

I tested Montec’s Fawk women’s ski jacket and bib pants during a week’s skiing in […]

Patagonia Worn Wear Snow Tour arrives in the Scottish Highlands

The mantra is: If it’s broke, fix it. This winter, Patagonia’s Worn Wear repair vehicles […]

Sustainable hydration: Why a Waterdrop thermal bottle is great for hiking in Scotland

While Scotland is a great destination for hikers, the weather can throw up different issues. […]

Outdoor tech and gear that’s worth investing in

Technology is fast evolving and while there are some areas that many people wish would […]

Book review: Gravel Rides Loch Lomond & The Trossachs:

Markus Stitz has written another cycling guidebook: Gravel Rides Loch Lomond & The Trossachs: 15 […]

Review: Eagle Creek Tarmac Luggage Collection 

I have been sent an item of luggage from the new Eagle Creek Tarmac collection […]

Book review: Ski Mountaineering in Scotland, edited by Colwyn Jones 

The classic Scottish Mountaineering Club book, Ski Mountaineering in Scotland, has been fully revised and […]