Reviews of kit and gear including fitness, running, walking, outdoors, camping, cycling
I live in Scotland and it is often difficult to know what to wear for a summer outdoors adventure. I like mid-layer products that offer versatility. I had high hopes for the Helly Hansen Vertex Midlayer...
I have been running with my #trailfest pal Jo Cowper and noticed that she wears Hoka One One shoes for every outing, whatever the terrain. I asked her to do me a review of...
A recent attempted hike of the Fisherfield Munros required a lightweight but summer warm sleeping bag. I packed the three-season Vango Ultralite Pro 200 sleeping bag in my rucksack. Features include: Trilateral construction for...
I have been testing the new Karcher OC3 Portable Cleaner. I like my Karchers! I have a Karcher pressure washer for cleaning the campervan and de-griming paving stones. I own a Karcher window vac,...
The new Sealskinz Thin Knee Cuff socks are waterproof socks that are useful for a range of activities and conditions, where additional coverage, minimal insulation and maximum breathability are required. Features include: 100% waterproof, windproof...
I have been testing the “new and improved” Beet It Sport Beetroot Flapjack. Features: 40g bar All-natural ingredients: Beetroot concentrate, oats and raisins. Smaller, more manageable size of xx 200mg of natural dietary nitrate...
Waterproof jackets are a key item an outdoorsy wardrobes. But new research suggests that the use of controversial fluorochemicals in the manufacture of most of these garments may be unnecessary. The University of Leeds...
Active Root is an innovative sports drink made with natural ginger. The drink, which aims to alleviate nausea and give energy to active people, is the brainchild of a Scottish company. Why ginger? Both...
The flexible bottle, BeFree, comes with a filter system that allows you to drink water wherever you find it. I took the bottle for a test on a recent hill walk. While Scotland is...
Salomon state: “The Salomon Quest 4D GTX walking boots are ergonomically built with a design based around trail running shoes for a more active feel on intense hikes.” Features include: Waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex...
Activity / Cycling / Motivation & Inspiration / Running / Triathlon / Walking
10 ways to Connect To Your Adventure
18 Aug, 2017
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
19 Sep, 2012
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
23 Jun, 2011
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Road cycling / Walking
My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter
28 Oct, 2010
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Running / Running / Travel / Walking
Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
17 Oct, 2011
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me
16 Nov, 2010
Activity / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
13 Jan, 2011
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