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Kit review: Suunto Core watch with altimeter

“Oh, look, we’ve climbed 100 metres.” “Wow, we’re now at 450 metres.” “Fi! Look! It […]

Top tips for running in snow and ice

I popped into Achilles Heel, a specialist running shop in the west end of Glasgow, […]

Garmin GPS discount deal for my blog readers

When a company or person uses the same surname as mine I like to find […]

Kit review: Keen Hoodoo Mid boots

We had tons of snow here in Scotland. Then came the big thaw. But just […]

Kit review: New multi scarf Ruffnek

Buffs, ruffs, neckies, multi-scarf, hat/scarf thingies. Call them what you will. The simple yet versatile […]

Kit review: Nikwax Tech Wash and TX Direct Wash

I was experiencing a little leakage, caused by a fair amount of saturation. Neither were […]

If it wasn’t for my Skins… where would I be?

I’ve loved Skins since the day I got my first pair of leggings. Skins is […]

The fine art of running in the snow

This week I have enjoyed running. I normally “quite like” running if my head is […]

Kit review: ‘Keen’ to take you off-road

Anyone who has seen my Keen Targhee II off-road shoes either immediately loves them – […]

Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me

The other day I was a mile or so into my hour’s bike ride when […]

Kit review: Berghaus Women’s Paclite 2 jacket

I can remember my first walking jacket. It was dark green, in a size: Men’s […]

My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter

I get cold. Really cold. My hands turn white and go numb. (Raynaud’s Syndrome adds […]