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Kit Reviews

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

Pearl Izumi Women’s SELECT Pursuit Tri Suit

I wear trisuits for all my swimming, pool and open water. I have been testing […]

How do you hunt for your outdoors kit bargain?

Where do you look for bargains and discounts when buying outdoor gear? Do you keep […]

kit review: Hoka One One Tor Speed 2 WP

If superb cushioning, in-boot comfort and a bright and funky look are your kind of […]

inov-8 Road-X-Treme 220 running shoes

The inov-8 Road-X-Treme 220 running shoes are aimed at race day runners and weigh just […]

Two new MTB book guides for Scotland

Scotland boasts an amazing network of mountain biking routes and trail centres. Two new mountain […]

Powermonkey Explorer 2 portable gadget charger

I put the Powermonkey Explorer 2 portable gadget charger to the test. I use a […]

Call to back reflective cycle kit kickstarter

After being hit by a car whilst riding her bike, Ros Clitheroe decided to launch a […]

Kit review: Running/walking poles

I reviewed a few pairs of lightweight poles that are aimed at hill and mountain […]

Kit review: Running skorts

Running skorts are a cross between tight-fitting shorts/underwear and skirts. I wear something similar for […]

Have you tried: Ice climbing?

You can try ice climbing indoors at several indoor facilities in the UK. Being indoors […]

Even more Vango innovations

Vango is a Scottish company that is best known for its tents. They also design, […]

9 things I’ve learned about Vango

Scottish company Vango celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. I was invited to visit Vango […]