Review: Keen Elsa winter snow boots
Stomping about in icy weather in Keen’s adorable Elsa snow boots, £99.99. Outdoor-ready and very nice to look at, these tribal-printed delights are perfect for miserable winter days.
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Review: Odlo Blackcomb Evolution winter base layers
I’ve been tearing around the Austrian pistes and the Welsh mountains in Odlo’s Blackcomb Evolution range of winter sport underwear, partly made from recyclable materials. I tested out the long baselayer pants (£65) and baselayer shirt (£65). Cosy, comfy and…
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Winter Skincare – my favourite products
It ain’t easy looking good in a blizzard, but help is at hand! These wonder products will help you ski, surf and have slightly blue hair all winter long, without the cracked lips and chapped face. All together now: “the…
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Review: Fjallraven Greenland Winter Parka
Searching for the perfect winter coat? If you’re after a hard-working parka that also feels like wearing a cuddle in jacket form then I’d recommend Fjallraven’s Greenland Winter Parka, £295 – it’s warm, waterproof and a bit of a stunner.
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Review: Osprey Tempest Talon 20 daysack
Adventuring in hot and cold climates with the female-specific fit Osprey Talon Tempest 20 litre daysack, £80.
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My favourite cycling kit
Cycling kit so lovely you’ll be desperate to head out on your bike on sub-zero mornings just so you can show it off. My picks include bargainous jerseys, lustworthy coordinated kit and a jacket that could well save your life.…
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Review: Sprayway Arete jacket from Blacks
My penchant for men’s jackets continues with this pumpkin-orange Arete waterproof jacket, £90 from Sprayway at Blacks. It’s been all the way up Mount Kenya and back with me and we’ve both lived to tell the tale.
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Review: Teva Terra FI Lite walking sandals from SportsShoes
My Teva Terra walking sandals, £29.99 from SportsShoes, have been out on many an adventure with me this summer, and I am a big big fan. Dad sandals are officially cool now, you know.
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Review: the Bowhurst classic backpack
New brand on the block Bowhurst make handcrafted backpacks for “the brave and the bold”. I tested out their classic pack, £60, designed with explorers in mind.
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Review: DHB Flashlight Highline waterproof cycling jacket
Testing out dhb’s Flashlight Highline jacket, £84.99, designed to keep you snug in all weathers AND make you glow in the dark. Magic!
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Review: The Casio G-Shock G-LIDE 8900 watch
Intrepid TV director Ben Anderson reviews Casio’s hardwearing unisex G-LIDE watch 8900 sports watch.
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Adidas launch the new Terrex Boost trail shoe
Adidas launched an awesome new trail shoe, designed for mountain runners and urban explorers. And then they threw a nice party for it.
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My favourite trail running kit
Up epic hills, down coastal paths, falling over a lot into bogs – I love trail running, but it takes tough gear to withstand an outing into the wild. Here’s my favourite tried-and-tested rugged kit for getting off the tarmac…
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Review: Target Dry Xtreme Element men’s jacket
Intrepid TV director Ben Anderson reviews Target Dry’s Xtreme Element hiking jacket, £104.95, on the Cornish coast.
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Review: Adidas Terrex Climaheat Ice jacket
Keep the outdoors #openallwinter with Adidas’ new Climaheat range of insulated layers and down jackets, designed to keep you warm in extreme conditions. I’ve been testing out this day-glo orange stunner, the Terrex Ice Jacket, £110.
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Review: Coleman Aravis 2 tent from Outdoor World Direct
A review of the Coleman Aravis 2-man tent, £84.95 from Outdoor World Direct, an affordable, lightweight wild camping tent that comes cat-approved.
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Review: Karrimor 3 in 1 waterproof jacket
A review of Karrimor’s nifty 3 in 1 jacket, as modelled by the gorge Mary Spender. Currently reduced to just £27.99 from £99, it’s a bargain, but is it a decent choice for the cold and rain?
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Stupendous snowsports kit for 2015
Keen to get kitted out for the slopes? Here’s my roundup of the best ski gear for 2015 that’s both snow and pocket-friendly. Now, if only the Alps had some decent powder…
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Review: Keen Durand WP mid boots
Testing out Keen’s new, all-American made Durand mid WP boots, £140, which they promise are good for a million steps. Sounds like a challenge.
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Review: Berghaus Voltage GORE-TEX shell jacket
Testing Berghaus’ hardy waterproof Voltage GORE-TEX shell, £140, in wind and wet weather.
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Awesome autumn apparel
It’s jumper wearing, bonfire building, leaf crunching autumn again! Let’s rejoice in all the cosy cliches shall we? There’s no need to hibernate, though – wrap up warm in some of my favourite finds for fall and you can keep…
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Top 10 outdoors and travel magazines
What’s your next adventure going to be? Give yourself a heavy dose of inspiration with a read of one of my ten favourite outdoors and travel magazines, in no particular order. I do like the smell of print in the…
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Review: Ultimate self inflating camping mat from Mountain Warehouse
Getting a good night’s sleep under the stars on Mountain Warehouse’s self-inflating camping mat, £24.99.
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Review: STM Drifter laptop backpack
I’ve got a new rucksack! I tried out the rather nice-looking STM Drifter laptop backpack, £94.95, for size on camping trips and cycle rides.
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#BestSummerEver part 1: Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga
For the first of my Malibu #BestSummerEver posts I attempted to do the peaceful warrior on a stand up paddleboard in central Bristol. And it was pretty awesome.
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Review: Vivo Barefoot Ulysses sandals
Laugh in the face of flimsy flipflops with Vivo Barefoot‘s beaut new sandal, the Ulysses (£75), inspired by the ancient Tarahumara running tribe. Well if it’s all right for them…
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Review: Merlin 23 litre backpack from Mountain Warehouse
Who said decent gear had to be expensive? This nifty Mountain Warehouse Merlin 23 litre backpack costs a pocket-friendly £16.99 and will see you proud on your travel and sporting adventures.
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Review: Adidas Solo Stealth approach shoes
Scrambling about in Adidas’ new solo stealth approach shoes, £95. Grippy soles + lightweight comfort + rad red and black styling = instant favourites. Plus Shauna Coxsey‘s a fan, so you know they’re going to be pretty cool.
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Review: Thule RoundTrip Transition bike case
My review of the Thule RoundTrip Transition case, £444.95, which makes taking your cherished bike on international trips a breeze. As modelled by Katie, on an epic cycle around Lake Como.
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Review: Merrell Grassbow Mid Sport Gore-Tex hiking boots
Got me some new hiking boots! Here’s my Merrell Grassbow Mid Sport boots review. They’re £120. They’re super lightweight (1.4lb, which is less than half a bag of sugar). They’re waterproof. And they have nice laces.
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Review: Hi Tec V-Lite Nazka trail shoes
Meet my newest trail running kicks. The V-Lite Nazkas, £64.99 from Hi Tec, are a budget-friendly shoe that’s perfect for transitioning to barefoot running.
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Review: F1T1 storm kettle from the Storm Kettle Shop
I’ve got a new storm kettle! It’s a little portable F1T1 from the fantastic Storm Kettle Shop (£49.99). It boils up water for two cuppas in a jiffy and it makes everything smell like woodsmoke. Score.
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Review: Arc’teryx Epsilon hoodie
Do have a little perusal of my review of the very fetching Arc’teryx Epsilon hoodie (£150), a versatile, breathable softshell layer that’s ready for all your springtime shenanigans.
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Trail Running: my favourite kit
My idea of a nice jog is definitely less pounding the pavements and more getting lost in the woods (and covered in mud in the process). I’ve been very good at training for my fast-approaching Endurance Life coastal trail run…
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A lovely lot of new kit for spring
Bright and bold wetsuits, fresh new running gear and other lovely rugged bits and pieces that are perfect for all your spring adventures. Because it’ll stop being cold soon, right?
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Review: Didriksons Ronja jacket from Outdoor World Direct
My cosy new Ronja jacket, £150 from Didriksons at Outdoor World Direct, has been keeping me warm all winter. Here’s my review of a snow-friendly coat that feels like you’re wearing a waterproof cuddle.
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Review: Merrell Decora Sonata boots
I’ve been stomping about in the cold and in snow in my new Decora Sonata winter boots, £140 from Merrell. Here’s how well they’ve battled the elements.
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Learning to run in Vivo Barefoot shoes, part 2
Here’s part two of my running re-education – building up to a 5k in Vivo‘s revolutionary barefoot trainers.
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