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

Review: Dark Peak NESSH Jacket

A new brand, Dark Peak Gear has launched the NESSH jacket. The company claims various […]

How to store outdoor equipment correctly during the off season

Whether your hobby is camping, hiking, cycling, skiing or one of the many other outdoor […]

Review: Soxsmith ski socks (and running socks)

Once upon a time, there were perhaps three types of socks: Everyday socks, trainer socks […]

Review: Osprey Raven bike pack

I have been testing the Osprey Raven bike pack while mountain biking trails. The Osprey […]

Review: Graham’s The Dairy BalanceMe yoghurts and milk

Graham’s, a Scottish family dairy, has launched a range of high protein products supported by […]

Review: Osprey Kitsuma hydration pack

Designed  specifically for women, the Osprey Kitsuma is a small volume, lightweight hydration pack. (There […]

5 fixes for damaged or old hiking and adventure gear

Instead of throwing out damaged or old hiking and adventure gear, we should be thinking […]

Review: Merrell Thermo Rogue Gore-Tex winter boots

Merrell has launched a Thermo Rogue range of winter boots that feature exclusive Vibram Arctic […]

Review: Berghaus Alpine 45l rucksack

Aimed at both mountaineers and climbers, the Berghaus Alpine 45l pack  is claimed to be […]

Review: Liv Intrigue Advanced 2 2019 mountain bike

Chatting with Hubby G during a mountain bike outing in the Highlands the other day, […]

12 great Christmas gift ideas for outdoors women

I have chosen 12 great Christmas gifts for the outdoorsy woman in your life. You […]

15 great Christmas gifts for outdoors guys

I have chosen 15 great Christmas gifts for the outdoorsy man in your life. You […]