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Reviews of kit and gear including fitness, running, walking, outdoors, camping, cycling

Review: inov-8 TERRAULTRA G 270 trail running shoes

I have been testing the new and updated inov-8 TERRAULTRA G 270 shoe. inov-8 have […]

Review: bite away® – electronic bite relief device

I suffer with swollen and itchy insect bites, especially bites from the annoying Scottish midge. […]

Review: Flanci Activewear running skort

If you know me even vaguely, you will know that I love my running skorts. […]

Review: Berghaus women’s Paclite 2.0 waterproof jacket

I have been testing the Berghaus women’s Paclite 2.0 waterproof jacket in the Scottish mountains […]

Review: Outwell campervan drive-away tents and awnings

Outwell sells a collection of tents and awnings, with Power Air System frames (basically these […]

Review: Camelbak women’s Zephyr vest-style running pack

The Camelbak women’s Zephyr Vest is one of a growing number of light-weight, neat-fitting packs […]

Kids’ recycled cycle helmets launched by Dashel

A new collection of budget-friendly recycled cycle helmets for children has been launched by Dashel. […]

Guide to choosing the right trail running footwear

If you are keen to try trail running, as opposed to running on tarmac or […]

Review: Robens Serac 900 sleeping bag

A new sleeping bag by Robens, the Serac 900, was awarded a new “Outstanding Outdoor […]

Review: Nemo Equipment Tensor insulated camping mattress

The Nemo Equipment Tensor insulated camping mattress is the most comfortable lightweight camping mattress I […]

Two-person tents that weigh less than 1kg

Weight is critical if you are going to be carrying a tent while backpacking or […]

Review: Nemo DragonFly 2P (two-person) tent

When testing tents I always consider weight, durability, design, best use and price. The Nemo […]