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

Great tasting energy gels. It’s not an oxymoron!

It’s very rare to come across an energy gel that tastes delicious. In fact, most […]

Oh, the joy of good head torches

This Christmas was filled with lots of lovely outdoorsy gifts. I am always amazed by […]

Kit review: Hi-tec Lynx walking boots

My kit reviewer Mowsie Mo has been keen to get out walking a bit more. […]

Winter Running Clothing Essentials

Whether you are training for a 10k race or simply trying to keep fit, finding […]

Book review: Scottish Trail Running

Scottish Trail Running is a book that has been long overdue. With so many fabulous […]

Camping gadgets that make the great outdoors feel more like home

My guest blogger takes a look at cutting edge camping gear. These gizmos might make […]

Book review: The Munros from Pocket Mountains

I love the Pocket Mountains range of books. They are a handy size and the […]

Running Shoe Essentials: Common Shoe-Buying Mistakes

This guest blog is poignant. I desperately need new running trainers but just haven’t had […]

Kit review: PureLime baselayer

Okay, so I am going to sound a bit odd when I say that I […]

Kit review: New Brasher Hillmaster II GTX walking boots

I was recently at the launch of the Brasher Hillmaster II walking boots. For all […]

Kit review: Spotty Otter Patrol Chillipup Suit

Action Mum Ali has two children, so she knows all about trying to find the […]

Watches to wear skiing this winter

I’m not sure whether I’d ever considered matching a watch with a skiing holiday, but, […]