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

Review: Saucony Endorphin Edge trail running shoes

Saucony has launched a new trail running shoe, the Endorphin Edge. It is for runners […]

A guide to sports bras for runners

Whatever your chest size, a good quality sports bra for running is a vital item […]

Review: Komperdell FXP Trail Running Self Deploying Carbon Poles

Komperdell claim that the new FXP Trail Running Self Deploying Poles, which are made of […]

Review: Komperdell Calima Carbon Cloud trekking poles for women

Komperdell has developed a set of Calima Carbon Cloud trekking poles specifically for women. The […]

Review: Berghaus Paclite Dynak Gore-Tex waterproof jacket

I have been testing the Berghaus Paclite Dynak Gore-Tex waterproof jacket in the Scottish hills […]

Book review: Edinburgh THE WALK

A new book, Edinburgh THE WALK, has been written by Roddy McDougall and Elizabeth, and […]

Review: Cicerone guide to walking the GR20 Corsica

As I wrote when reviewing the Cicerone guide to cycling The Ruta Via de la […]

Review: VOOM Nutrition energy bars and products

Like many runners I need to be able to take on fuel, especially on runs […]

Review: Hoka Tecton X trail running shoes

Hoka has designed a trail running shoe that includes carbon-fibre plates to provide, so they […]

1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips book review

Calum Maclean is the author of a new book, 1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips: Environmental, safety, […]

Great British Gravel Rides book review

Great British Gravel Rides: Cycling the Wild Trails of England, Scotland & Wales is a […]

Aviemore Ellis Brigham new walking boots try out

Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports in Aviemore have taken the “try before you buy” concept on […]