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

My new N+1 and a few lightbulb moments

When I told my daughter I was buying a new bike she questioned why: “But […]

Brunton partners with The Scouts

As a parent I have not had much to do with the Scouts Association. I […]

How to create better outdoor lighting

Have you ever wondered how large parks and festival areas achieve such amazing illuminations? The […]

Bridgedale launch hats of many types and colours

I love a nice hat. I have a good collection and wear hats for hiking, under […]

Mammut Kira Gore-Tex Jacket

Mammut has launched two new Gore-Tex jackets, the Kira for women and the Convey for […]

J2X Fitness LED hi-viz gilet

Like many runners and cyclists I am increasingly aware of the need to be seen […]

Kit review: Salewa Pedroc Jacket

The Salewa Pedroc jacket is a hybrid design that is aimed at walkers and runners […]

Kit review: Salewa Firetail Evo Mid GTX boots

The search for my new pair of summer walking boots has ended. Salewa has won […]

Create a Loopie of your bike ride

What is your favourite or most memorable bike route? Mine is the Bealach Mor Sportive […]

Leg and arm warmers for cycling

If you haven’t yet discovered leg and arm warmers for cycling then you have been […]

Win a man’s vivimoss t-shirt

New Scottish fitness wear brand vivimoss is calling for men to enter a competition to […]

Mountain HardWear Quasar Lite Jacket

The Mountain HardWear Quasar Lite Jacket is the lightest alpine climbing shell created by this […]