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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 […]

Review: Breaking the Snowline, written by Anna Wells

Setting yourself a challenge to reach the summits of all 282 Munros in a single […]

Review: Vango Aotrom Thermo Platinum  XL Inflatable Camping Mat

I have been testing the Vango Aotrom Thermo Platinum XL Inflatable Mat with the Vango […]

Review: Vango Cobra 600 Down sleeping bag

Vango rate the Cobra 600 sleeping bag as four season, yet the product weighs in […]

Review: Patagonia Women’s R1® Air Fleece Jacket

I have been testing the Patagonia Women’s R1® Air Fleece Jacket. I have worn it […]

Review: Rudy Project Rebel Carbon Helmet

My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing Rudy Project’s Rebel Caron Helmet, which is […]