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

Study asks: How ‘green’ is your waterproof jacket?

Waterproof jackets are a key item an outdoorsy wardrobes. But new research suggests that the […]

Kit review: Active Root natural ginger sports drink

Active Root is an innovative sports drink made with natural ginger. The drink, which aims […]

Kit review: Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System bottle

The flexible bottle, BeFree, comes with a filter system that allows you to drink water […]

Kit review: Salomon Quest 4D GTX walking boots

Salomon state: “The Salomon Quest 4D GTX walking boots are ergonomically built with a design […]

Helly Hansen Vanir Reisen women’s jacket

The Helly Hansen Vanir Reisen jacket for women is described as a “professional grade 3 […]

Icebreaker women’s Merinoloft Ellipse jacket

Icebreaker states: “The Ellipse Jacket is a hybrid-construction midlayer that uses strategically zoned insulation for […]

Review: Saucony Peregrine 7 trainers

I have tested the latest version of the Saucony Peregrine. The footwear promises “serious grip […]

Everest record-breaker Kilian reveals his kit list

Before departing for Mt Everest in April, Kilian Jornet took a photo of all the gear […]

Outwell Collaps 2.5l Kettle

Space-saving gadgets always attract me because my campervan has limited cupboard space. What space there […]

Komperdell Explorer Contour Power Lock walking poles

The new Komperdell Explorer Contour Power Lock walking poles have been tested and reviewed by […]

Mina Guli crosses the line with LifeStraw

Mina Guli, founder of non-profit Thirst, completed a “6 River Run” challenge on Sunday. She […]

Top outdoors books for a great summer read

I have chosen some of my favourite new books as great outdoors summer reads. Take […]