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Kit Reviews

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

Kit review: Robie Robes

I am not too bothered about baring my butt cheek but I don’t expect other […]

Kit review: The North Face Spoke Capri women’s cycle shorts

A few months ago I bought Little Miss a second-hand bike. Ever since she has […]

Guest blog: Wellies for all occasions

My guest blogger is a huge fan of Hunter wellies. Given the way the weather […]

Kit review: Ortlieb bike panniers

In my opinion, the credentials for choosing bike panniers include: Ease of fitting Easy on-off […]

On test: Frog Bikes for kids

A new brand of children’s bike, Frog Bikes, has been launched. The bikes are specifically […]

Kit review: Skins compression shorts

If you wear compression clothing, you’ll have your favourites. Mine is Skins. They fit me […]

Guide to Buying a Triathlon Wetsuit

A triathlon is demanding enough without hampering yourself with the wrong wetsuit. A triathlon is a […]

Off on a cycle tour – and what to pack

My blogs lately have been all about triathlon. But sometimes I do something other than […]

Young Scottish mountain runner takes on Europe

Aged just 21, inov-8 athlete Robbie Simpson is one of the hottest properties in UK […]

Kit review: Vango Hurricane 200 tent

Robust, roomy and practical. Three words that sum up the two-man Vango Hurricane 200 tent. […]

Zip-It while camping or travelling

Travelling, camping, on holiday or generally just hanging out with kids, most parents now rely […]

Inov-8 celebrates 10th anniversary

I can remember when I first heard about Inov-8 off-road running shoes. I was editor […]