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

On test: Y-Cam home alarm system

I was asked to test the Y-Cam home alarm system and to start with I […]

Osprey Transporter duffle bag

Is it sad of me to say that I have fallen in love with a […]

Thule Capstone 40L women’s rucksack

I know the brand Thule because they make bike racks for cars. Did you know […]

Kit review: Swim Run ORCA RS1 wetsuit

A friend Alan Mackie has become a keen competitor of swim-run events. He has been […]

Stunning new Wild Nature Diary & Calendar 2018

The 2018 editions of the Wild Nature Diary and Wild Nature Calendar, published and edited […]

Sponsored video: New Nikon Monarch HG binoculars

Too many times, while enjoying the great outdoors in Scotland, I have heard the roar […]

Kit review: Helly Hansen Vertex Midlayer Jacket

I live in Scotland and it is often difficult to know what to wear for […]

Jo’s top trail shoe: Hoka One One Mafate Speed 2

I have been running with my #trailfest pal Jo Cowper and noticed that she wears […]

Vango Ultralite Pro 200 sleeping bag

A recent attempted hike of the Fisherfield Munros required a lightweight but summer warm sleeping […]

Review: Karcher OC3 Portable Cleaner

I have been testing the new Karcher OC3 Portable Cleaner. I like my Karchers! I […]

Kit review: Sealskinz Thin Knee Cuff Socks

The new Sealskinz Thin Knee Cuff socks are waterproof socks that are useful for a range […]

Review: Beet It Sport Beetroot flapjack

I have been testing the “new and improved” Beet It Sport Beetroot Flapjack. Features: 40g […]