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Kit Reviews

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

Kit review: Quechua Helium waterproof jacket

Ultra light, ultra breathable and ultra packable. This is how Decathlon describes their Quechua Helium […]

Kit review: Quecha Airtech baselayer

My baselayer drawer is big and packed full of many different types of baselayers. Yet […]

Kit review: B’Twin Membrane cycling jacket 7

There is a time to wear a cycling jersey and a time for wearing a […]

Kit review: Keen Hoodoo II boots

I have been wearing a pair of Keen winter boots for almost every morning dog […]

Kit review: PortaSki

There are times when walking, cycling or skiing that you suddenly wish that someone had […]

Kit review: Merrell Mix Master Move Glide trainers

On test: Merrell Mix Master Move Glide footwear. Running trainers that take you from non-barefoot […]

What I’m wearing for sports this winter

Lots of people ask me about my favourite outdoor clothing brands. I am lucky in […]

Christmas gift ideas for outdoorsy people

Take a look at my ideas for Christmas gifts for men, women and kids who […]

Kit review: Merrell Decora Chant boots

Apparently we’re in for a snowy winter. Forecasters reckon the UK can expect the highest […]

Kit reviews: Kalenji Kiprun winter running jersey

Is Decathlon the new Ikea? Who has been to Ikea and come out with only […]

Kit review: X-Bionic shorts, top and socks

Sportswear brand X-Bionic appear to have thought of everything. They have technology in their products […]

Review: Sports Nutrition Nutribox

How many of you have had delivery of a snack box? Have you ordered more? […]