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

Falke running kit 2016

I have long been a fan of Falke for their highly technical and well-thought-out running […]

Sprayway Arawa waterproof jacket

Sprayway’s new Arawa and Phaon jackets are part of the spring/summer collection for 2016. Sprayway […]

Guide to the best bikes for kids

This week’s Sunday Mail column focuses on bikes for children. Following in the footsteps of the […]

Kit review: Oakley Sunglasses Canteen 9225-06

There are numerous different types and styles of Oakley sunglasses so it’s down to personal […]

Kit review: Vango Venom 400 sleeping bag

Vango state that the Venom 400 sleeping bag is lightweight (less than 1kg) but still […]

HOKA ONE ONE win top industry award

HOKA ONE ONE  has won the footwear category at the OIA UK Outdoor Industry Awards. The […]

Kit review: Islabikes Luath 700

A review of the Islabikes Luath 700 for kids aged around 13-plus. It is reviewed […]

Arc’teryx Bora² Mid GTX boots

I was curious to find out more about the much-hyped Arc’teryx Bora² Mid GTX boots. I […]

The fans of Islabikes

I asked on Facebook for people who like Islabikes. I was inundated. While other child-specific […]

10 things to celebrate on 10th anniversary of Islabikes

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Islabikes, the acclaimed UK-based child-specific bike company. I […]

Optilab wrap-around prescription sunglasses

A three-decade search for good quality wrap-around prescription sunglasses ends with Optilabs. I have a […]

How to choose the right walking boots

Outdoors brand Hi-tec has created an infographic to help walkers to choose the right hiking and […]