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

Hunt for 50 testers for Garmin VIRB action camera

Garmin has launched a test programme for the new VIRB Elite action camera and is […]

Kit review: Protected Species Macs

I know you might imagine that I wear nothing but sports clothes, however occasionally I […]

Kit review: AfterShokz Sportz 2 Open Ear Sport Headphones

My guest reviewer is Stevie Grant, who has been training for the long-distance running event, […]

Three Munros, two poles and a ferry to a pub

Amazingly the sun continued to shine on the Scottish Highlands as we dragged our weary […]

Kit review: Karrimor running gear

I blogged recently about Karrimor walking kit. I have been impressed by the quality for […]

Endura Women’s bib cycle shorts (with nifty zip access)

I much prefer to wear bibbed shorts while cycling than waist highs. Bibbed shorts have […]

Kit review: Karrimor walking gear

Karrimor offers good quality walking kit at budget friendly prices. I was surprised to re-discover […]

Daily Record: Fit or Miss

A recent article published in the Daily Record that revealed the advantages and disadvantages of […]

Kit review: PrimaLoft® Montane Women’s Glacier Vest

Whoever thought that a zipped vest could be so useful? But these days, many outdoors […]

Kit review: BAM bamboo baselayer

I love baselayers made of merino or yak wool because they offer brilliant warmth and […]

Kit review: Mammut MTR 141 top

Scotland’s weather is often changeable and the last few weeks have been swapping between wintry, […]

Kit review: Aquapac Toccoa day sack

There are times when only 100% guaranteed waterproof bags are an essential item of kit. […]