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

Review: EnergyQC power banks for charging devices

Power banks or chargers are useful for outdoors enthusiasts. If you have any rechargeable gadgets […]

Review: Montane Women’s Featherlite Trail Running Jacket

I have been testing Montane Women’s Featherlite Trail Running Jacket. It is a lightweight and […]

Review: Montane Women’s Azote 24L Backpack

I have been testing the Montane Women’s Azote 24l pack, which is described as a […]

Review: inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G 280 shoe

I was sent a pair of the inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G 280 women’s shoes to […]

Review: Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds Infinity Shell Pants

I have been wearing the Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds Infinity Shell Pants with the […]

Review: Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds Infinity Shell Jacket

The Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds Infinity Shell Jacket is designed for tough weather conditions, […]

Interview: First dog to do a round of the Grahams

In 2022, a Collie called Ralph became the first known dog to complete a round […]

Review: The Mountains of Great Britain book

I confess I love a bagging  list of mountains. I have enjoyed ticking off all […]

Reviews: 3 great books for cyclists

If you are looking for a book gift for a cyclist in your life, or […]

Review: Berghaus Cuillin Insulated Hoody

I have been testing the new Berghaus Cuillin Insulated Hoody, which the company has described […]

How to choose the right trail running shoes

If you are new to trail running, or keen to move from paths to hills […]

What to wear for open water swimming in winter

I like to swim outdoors year-round. In the summer, I wear only a swimming costume […]