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Kit review: Sherpa Rinchen t-shirts

Sherpa Adventure Gear specialise in making outdoor clothing for extreme conditions. The Rinchen short and […]

Favourite brands: Dhb cycle kit

I am often asked about my favourite sports brands. It’s hard to choose because I […]

The best: Headtorch for night running

Most people know of Silva because they have a Silva compass. The outdoors brand also […]

Kit review: Salomon Quest 4D 2 GTX walking boots

Salomon have created a mid-stiffness walking boot for summer hiking and winter hills and trails. […]

LUMINAID PackLite 12 camping lantern

This is very different and I like it a lot. At first I thought: “What […]

Great ideas: Colouring-in OS map of Britain

Just in time for National Map Reading Week (Oct 17 to 23), Ordnance Survey (OS) have […]

Kit review: Craft Active Extreme 2.0 baselayer

Craft have launched a new Active Extreme 2.0 baselayer that they claim is “engineered to […]

On a budget: Essential kit for skiing this winter

Whether you plan to ski in Scotland or head off to Europe of further afield, […]

New Osprey Momentum rucksack

I like Osprey bags. They think of all kinds of details and create bags that […]

Pearl Izumi Women’s SELECT Pursuit Tri Suit

I wear trisuits for all my swimming, pool and open water. I have been testing […]

How do you hunt for your outdoors kit bargain?

Where do you look for bargains and discounts when buying outdoor gear? Do you keep […]

kit review: Hoka One One Tor Speed 2 WP

If superb cushioning, in-boot comfort and a bright and funky look are your kind of […]