The best trail running kit for women
Up epic hills, down coastal paths, falling over a lot into bogs – I love trail running, but it takes tough gear to withstand an…
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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.
View PostReview: 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…
View PostReview: Coleman Aravis 2 tent from Outdoor World Direct
Coleman Aravis 2 review: A review of the Coleman Aravis 2-man tent, £84.95 from Outdoor World Direct, an affordable, lightweight wild camping tent that comes…
View PostReview: Karrimor 3 in 1 waterproof jacket
Karrimor 3 in 1 jacket review: A review of Karrimor’s nifty, versatile 3 in 1 jacket, as modelled by the gorge Mary Spender. It’s a bargain,…
View PostBest female ski brands on a budget
Keen to get kitted out for the slopes? Here’s my best female ski brands on a budget roundup, including kit that’s both snow and pocket-friendly.…
View PostReview: 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. Read…
View PostReview: Berghaus Voltage GORE-TEX shell jacket
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 –…
View PostTop 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…
View PostReview: 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. Mountain Warehouse self inflating mat review Product description: “An essential…
View PostKeen Uneek Review: Uneek aquatic sandals from Keen
My review of the weird and wonderful Uneek sandal, £89.99 from Keen – lightweight, semiaquatic kicks crafted from just two lengths of cord and a…
View PostReview: STM laptop backpack review
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.
View PostTrying beginner Stand-Up Paddle board Yoga
I attempted to do the peaceful warrior on a stand up paddle board in central Bristol. And it was pretty awesome.
View PostReview: Vivo Barefoot sandals review
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…
View PostReview: 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…
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