Review: Maaree Solidarity Sports Bra
A new sports bra brand, Maaree, has launched with two sports bras, as well as a range of other apparel. I asked Ellen to test the Maaree Solidarity Sports Bra. First though, a bit...
Category: Kit Reviews
Reviews of kit and gear including fitness, running, walking, outdoors, camping, cycling
Great idea: Collect & Scratch Maps for outdoors fans
Maps International have launched a series of Collect & Scratch maps for walkers and cyclists. The maps include, Wainwrights, Munros, Alpine Climbs, UK cycling climbs and Alpine cycling ascents. I love these! (They already...
Review: GearHooks for sports kit storage
I admire people who find a gap in the market for a clever invention. I come across so many things that are annoying on a practical level and I think: “Oh, I wish I...
Review: Salomon ADV Skin3 5 Set 2018 backpack
Having seen so many people using Salomon packs at recent races and while training for the Ochil Ultra 50k, I decided to swap my usual inov-8 vest pack for the Salomon ADV Skin3 5...
Review: Comfyballs women’s hipster underwear
Spotting the Comfyballs stand at the Skyline Scotland event in Kinlochleven recently, I confess I giggled to myself like a schoolchild. Who wouldn’t?! In fact, I was so entertained I went to have a...
Review: Hindermann VW T5/T6 External Thermal Screens
I have been testing the Hindermann VW T5/T6 External Thermal Screens on my T5 campervan. Until now, I have used the internal window screens. They attach with suckers (many of which I have lost!)...
Review: Jottnar Thorsen Lightweight Down jacket
Most people know that I receive many jackets to review. But not every jacket receives comment from other people. From the moment I wore the Jottnar Thorsen jacket out and about, people have been...
Review: ZeroFit Heat Rub baselayers
Always on the hunt for clothing that keeps me warm, but without being too bulky, I agreed to give ZeroFit’s Heat Rub baselayers a try. I don’t know about you, but ZeroFit sounds a...
Review: 8KFlexwarm heated jacket
Sometimes I am contacted to review a product and I think: “Hmmm, sounds like it could be so good but I bet it will be a bit crap.” It was like this when I...
Review: New Active Root sports drinks
Scottish sports drink company Active Root has launched a new version of the Original Ginger flavour and a new product, Active Root Green Tea and Ginger drink. I should confess I am already a...
