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Kit Reviews

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

Kit review: Up Raw sports fuel

Energy for sports comes in all shapes, sizes and packets. Most of it, in my […]

Kit review: OverBoard waterproof cases for iPad and iPhone

The outdoors has a nasty habit of being wet, windy, muddy and sandy. But gadgets, […]

Kit review: Vango Gamma 200 tent

Two man tents, in my experience, can be a bit claustrophobic. But not this tunnel-shaped […]

Kit review: HJ Hall ProTrek walking socks

HJ Hall have been making hosiery in Britain since 1882. I am not sure I’d […]

Sneak preview of Jack Wolfskin winter jackets

Jack Wolfskin have given me a chance to preview some of the new autumn/winter 2013/2014 […]

Kit review: Audaca moisturiser for outdoors guys

The G-Force has been testing Audaca, a range of skincare products for adventurers, specifically men. […]

Kit review: Helly Hansen running gear

Ever since my first “classic” Helly Hansen baselayer in navy blue I have loved the […]

Buying a bike that fits. Part 2. (Or going for a bike fit!)

So many friends swear by a bike fit. Because we’re all created in different sizes […]

Book review: The Spark

When I’m sent an email on spec urging me to try a new product or […]

Kit review: Berghaus Vapour 20 rucksack

The Berghaus Vapour 20 rucksack is part of a new Vapour Light range and aimed […]

Kit review: Aquaviz prescription goggles

I am short-sighted. And being a short-sighted swimmer I have, over the years, mistakenly walked […]

Kit review: Mizuno Wave Universe 4 racing shoes

I will try anything to run faster. Well, except hard core drugs, that is. So […]