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August 19, 2019
Vango Cairngorm 200 tested and reviewed
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Vango make a bewildering array of tents, particularly since their innovative airbeam ranges were introduced,…
August 19, 2019
Vango Cairngorm 200 tested and reviewed
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Vango make a bewildering array of tents, particularly since their innovative airbeam ranges were introduced, but where they've always excelled is the entry level to mid range affordable tents.
August 14, 2019
Smith Trace Helmet with MIPS: Tested and Reviewed
Cycling helmets have certainly moved on from when I was tearing up the streets on…
August 14, 2019
Smith Trace Helmet with MIPS: Tested and Reviewed
Cycling helmets have certainly moved on from when I was tearing up the streets on my Raleigh Burner or 10 speed Falcon Rapier. Back then skid lids looked like leather…
August 11, 2019
Nikwax Base Fresh : Tested and Reviewed
I seem to spend half my life extolling the virtues of using the right stuff…
August 11, 2019
Nikwax Base Fresh : Tested and Reviewed
I seem to spend half my life extolling the virtues of using the right stuff in cleaning and maintaing kit. Why spend hundreds of quid on a super technical, space…
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March 26, 2019
Swiss star Severine Pont-Combe lifts the lid on endurance skimo
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“Sometimes I ask myself, what am I doing here?, It would be so much easier…
Swiss star Severine Pont-Combe lifts the lid on endurance skimo
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“Sometimes I ask myself, what am I doing here?, It would be so much easier being at home having breakfast with my family.” The words of Severine Pont-Combe are similar…
Clothing Reviews
Leki Stella S gloves tested and reviewed
Feeling good and looking stylish on the slopes obviously equates to great performance! - That’s why Leki’s new Stella S glove, which gives a hint of glamour, whilst being warm,…
February 12, 2019
Leki Stella S gloves tested and reviewed
Feeling good and looking stylish on the slopes obviously equates to great performance! - That’s…
Footwear Reviews
Haglofs Skuta Mid Proof Eco boot tested and reviewed
Haglofs Skuta Mid Proof Eco boot is a bit of a mouthful, and most people will just shorten that to Haglofs Skuta - but to ignore the "Eco" part of…
January 25, 2019
Haglofs Skuta Mid Proof Eco boot tested and reviewed
Haglofs Skuta Mid Proof Eco boot is a bit of a mouthful, and most people…
Packs & Bags Review
Osprey Levity 45l rucksack tested and reviewed
Osprey have built an enviable reputation in the outdoors world for their incredibly comfortable packs, but the downside has always been the weight. With the Levity, Osprey have broken with…
January 02, 2019
Osprey Levity 45l rucksack tested and reviewed
Osprey have built an enviable reputation in the outdoors world for their incredibly comfortable packs,…
Tent Reviews
Vango Force 10 Arete tested and reviewed
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The Force 10 series represents Vango’s top-flight technical camping range, intended to take you to ‘…the edge of your adventure’.
January 10, 2019
Vango Force 10 Arete tested and reviewed
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The Force 10 series represents Vango’s top-flight technical camping range, intended to take you to…
Sleeping Bags & Mats Reviews
Women's Rab Neutrino Endurance 400 Sleeping Bag tested and reviewed
Sleeping under the stars sounds idyllic - but what if you’ve never done it before?
August 02, 2018
Women's Rab Neutrino Endurance 400 Sleeping Bag tested and reviewed
Sleeping under the stars sounds idyllic - but what if you’ve never done it before?
Cooking & Lighting Reviews
GP Batteries PHR15 300lm headtorch tested and reviewed
GP Batteries in this latest offering bring three headlamps each with individual features to fit various needs. Starting straight out of the box, the packaging gives it a premium look…
September 24, 2018
GP Batteries PHR15 300lm headtorch tested and reviewed
GP Batteries in this latest offering bring three headlamps each with individual features to fit…
Travel Gear Reviews
Vango Idris II Low driveaway awning tested and reviewed
Van life is one of the major trends of recent years, offering mobility and shelter in one unit, but what difference does an add-on awning have? We tested Vango's Idris…
August 01, 2018
Vango Idris II Low driveaway awning tested and reviewed
Van life is one of the major trends of recent years, offering mobility and shelter…
Accessories Reviews
Ultimate Direction Adventure Vest 4.0 reviewed
Ultimate Direction have a strong reputation for the design and development of innovative packs, vests and waist belts for trail and ultra running. I have been a massive fan of…
August 22, 2018
Ultimate Direction Adventure Vest 4.0 reviewed
Ultimate Direction have a strong reputation for the design and development of innovative packs, vests…
Miscellaneous Reviews
A big day in the mountains testing Decathlon’s latest range of trail running kit
I had often visited Decathlon stores when on holiday in France and had always been impressed by their range of sporting equipment. Their own brand clothing seems especially popular over…
September 20, 2018
A big day in the mountains testing Decathlon’s latest range of trail running kit
I had often visited Decathlon stores when on holiday in France and had always been…