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

Review: OMM Mountain Raid Jacket and OMM Mountain Raid sleeping bag

I used both the OMM Mountain Raid Jacket and OMM Mountain Raid sleeping bag during […]

Review: OMM Halo Pants and OMM Kamleika Jacket

Ensuring that my kit was high quality, that is, does the job it’s meant to […]

Review: On Running Cloudswift footwear

I have been testing a pair of the latest road running shoes from On Running. […]

How to choose the best smartwatch for you

From big names such as Fitbit and Apple to sports brands such as Suunto and […]

How to choose the right socks for sport and outdoor activity

It used to be that there were a few types of socks. For example, socks […]

Tips for clothing for different outdoor activities

What clothes should you choose for different outdoor activities? It’s a question I am often […]

Review: Aussie Soles: Recovery flip-flops

Aussie Soles are “recovery flip-flops that support and comfort your feet”. The brand claims: “Unlike […]

Review: New Komperdell Trailstick walking poles

Komperdell has launched a new “fast and lightweight” collection of Trailstick walking poles. The folding […]

New lightweight Petzl Leopard and Irvis Hybrid crampons

Always searching for lightweight but high quality skiing and walking equipment, I was delighted to […]

Review: Petzl Meteor 2019 helmet

The Petzl Meteor 2019 helmet is for climbing, mountaineering and ski touring. It is lightweight […]

Essential – and useful – kit for a ski touring holiday

I am recently back from a ski touring trip in northern Norway. The focus of […]

Review: Julbo Titan OTG ski goggles with Zebra photochromic lenses

Julbo Universe ski goggles are fitted with Cat. 2 to 4 Reactiv Photochromic lens, which […]