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My kit list for summer mountain leader assessment (also applies to training)

I have qualified as a a summer Mountain Leader in the UK. Before the assessment […]

Review: Ultimate Performance Advanced F3D insoles

Running and walking creates impact through our bodies, including joints and feet. For example, when […]

Review: CamelBak Thrive™ Chug 32oz Bottle with Tritan™ Renew

My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing the CamelBak Thrive™ Chug 32oz Bottle with […]

Review: Salewa women’s Alptrek 50+10 backpack

I have tested the Salewa women’s Alptrek 50+10 backpack on many hiking trips and especially when […]

Cold Hands While Hiking? 7 Simple Ways to Keep Them Warm on the Trail

If you’ve ever found yourself halfway up a Scottish hill, marvelling at the view but […]

Review: Berghaus women’s MTN Guide 32+ pack

I have been testing the Berghaus women’s MTN Guide 32+ pack and Berghaus Vanguard GTX […]

Review: Berghaus women’s Vanguard GTX jacket

I have been testing the women’s Berghaus Vanguard GTX jacket and Berhgaus MTN Guide 32+ […]

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Ultimate Infinity Jacket

I have been testing a Helly Hansen Odin Ultimate Infinity Jacket. I have the women’s […]

Review: MSR Hubba Hubba™ NX 2-person tent

For years I’ve bucked against carrying a two-person tent while backpacking just for me. But […]

Review: Alpkit Ultra 1 tent

I have tested the Aplkit Ultra 1 tent – and footprint – on several backpacking […]

Review: Camelbak Thrive™ Flip Straw Kids 14oz Bottle with Tritan™ Renew

My guest reviewer, Seth G has a six-year-old child who has been carrying around his […]

Review: Camelbak H.A.W.G.® 20, 3L

My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing the Camelbak H.A.W.G. 20, 3L Hydration pack. […]