Review: Flanci skapri (aka the winter skort)
It appears that I have been the inspiration for a new item of running clothing – and I am thrilled! The skapri is basically a winter skort (with longer legs) for runners. It was...
Category: Kit Reviews
Reviews of kit and gear including fitness, running, walking, outdoors, camping, cycling
CBD cream and other tips to manage sore muscles
Whether you enjoy running, cycling or participating in more extreme sports, your muscles are bound to get sore every now and then. While rest is one of the most important ways for muscles to...
Review: Hoka One One Torrent 2 for trail running
The Hoka One One Torrent 2 is billed as “a nimbler trail racer”. Further details from the brand state that the trail running shoe has a “streamlined silhouette that incorporates a seemingly contradictory combination...
Review: CimAlp carbon poles for walking and trekking
I have been testing the CimAlp fully carbon poles for walking in the hills and mountains. I have used them in both summer and winter conditions. Features include: Easy-Lock tightening system Fold into three...
Mountain Equipment Earthrise Down Cycle insulated jacket
I have been testing Mountain Equipment’s Earthrise insulated jacket. There are hooded and non-hooded versions, as well as a vest style. “Down Cycle” is part of the process of making the jacket. Features include:...
Review: CimAlp Bergen 3 F Nordic ski trousers
CimAlp make outdoor clothing that is designed and tested in the French Alps. CimAlp sent me the Bergen 3 F Nordic ski trousers to try. Features include: In-house CIMAFLEX stretch fabric Wind protection to 60km/ph...
Review: CimAlp Storm 2 F waterproof trail running jacket
CimAlp make outdoor clothing that is designed and tested in the French Alps. CimAlp Storm 2 F is a waterproof trail running jacket. I have been testing it in Scotland where we get a...
Review: CimAlp vision One Sunglasses
My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing CimAlp vision One Sunglasses. Here are his thoughts. Seth writes: I have suffered too many sticks to the eyes to run without some type of eye...
5 of the best portable fire pits for camping or days Out
There can be few better ways to end a long day at the beach, walking or while camping or campervanning than enjoying the warmth and glow of a fire pit. Here are five highly...
Luxury magazine: Guide to sporty Christmas gifts
This article was commissioned by the Luxury magazine, owned by The Herald. See pages 51 to 52 of Luxury magazine.
