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

Review: Merry People vegan Bobbi gumboots

I have been testing Merry People vegan Bobbi gumboots. In the interests of transparency I […]

Review: Saucony Peregrine 12 trail running shoes

I have been testing Saucony Peregrine 12 trail running footwear. I was sent the shoes […]

New scratch-off Corbett bagging map

After Kristen Bruce created a scratch-off Munro map, she received lots of requests for a […]

Review: Dynafit Ultra Pro 15 running pack

I confess it took me a while to test this pack. In the first place, […]

Review: BAM Bamboo clothing

Bamboo clothing is claimed to be environmentally friendly and a good choice for sporty people. […]

Review: inov-8 Parkclaw G 280 running shoe

I have been testing a new product from inov-8, the Parkclaw G 280 running shoe. […]

Review: Garmin Instinct 2 Solar GPS watch

I have been testing one of the new Garmin Instinct 2 Solar GPS watches. My […]

Review: ISOBAA merino 260 casual hoodie

I have been testing the ISOBAA women’s ISOBAA merino 260 casual hoodie. The long-sleeved hoodie is […]

Review: ISOBAA women’s merino insulated jacket

I have been testing the ISOBAA women’s merino insulated jacket. I am already a fan […]

What to wear outdoors in spring in Scotland

I am often asked by friends and, also, strangers about the kit I choose to […]

New event: The Mighty Coe ski and snowboard festival

The UK’s first ski and snowboard festival, The Mighty Coe, launches at Glencoe Mountain in […]

Review: Hestra Army Leather Gore-Tex Mitts

I suffer with almost permanently cold hands and spend a lot of time wearing gloves […]