Review: North Face Base Camp duffel bag from Millets
Rugged, water resistant and allergic to rips and tears, North Face’s Base Camp duffels are a staple bit of kit for far-flung adventures. Here’s my…
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Review: Bern Parker cycling helmet
Cycling around town in the Bern Parker (£74.99)helmet, a good-looking and comfortable lid ideal for city commuters.
View PostThe best daysacks, chosen for The Independent
Heading for the great outdoors? Make sure you know where you’re going to stash all your gear first. A daysack, as the name implies, is…
View PostReview: Fjallraven Abisko Trekking tights
Messing around on the moors in the Abisko trekking tights from Fjallraven, £130. Are these the dream walking leggings? Read on my for my Fjallraven…
View PostReview: Scarpa Velocity V climbing shoes from GO Outdoors
Rocking out in the Scarpa Velocity V, an easy and fuss-free climbing shoe aimed at beginners and available at the very purse-friendly price of £59…
View PostFresh new gear for spring
Hello sunshine! It’s been a while. Celebrate the clocks going forward and the beginning of adventure-appropriate weather with my favourite pieces for outdoor living and…
View PostReview: Eagle Creek Lync Special Edition travel bag
A bag that can switch from backpack to case on wheels in the blink of an eye, Eagle Creek’s EC Lync, £342, aims to be…
View PostReview: Finisterre Litus waterproof jacket
If Little Red Riding Hood were wandering through rainy forests today I reckon she’d wear Finisterre’s beautifully made Litus jacket, £150.
View PostLong term tests: my hero kit
I’ve reviewed a lot of gear over the past years, and whilst I try to put new kit through the toughest situations possible (sometimes desperately…
View PostReview: Electric EG3.5 Ski Goggles from The Board Basement
Hitting the slopes to test out Electric’s EG3.5 ski and snowboard goggles, £109 from The Board Basement. Product Description: “All new for 2016 Electric just…
View PostCult kit for swimmers, chosen for Red Bull
Know your goggles from your goose fat? I’ve chosen the 10 items you should have in your swimming kit bag for Red Bull. Whether you’re…
View Post10 best hiking boots for women for The Independent
Picking a new pair of hiking boots can be a complicated endeavour. There’s a lot of choice out there, as well as a lot of…
View PostFantastic fitness kit for winter training
If you’re lacking motivation to get out and exercise in the cold and rain, I hear you – I’m currently mainlining chocolate digestives and watching…
View PostMy favourite winter mountain biking kit
If one of your 2017 resolutions is to get on the trails on your mountain bike no matter what the weather, this lovely lot of…
View PostCOMPETITION: Win a pair of Hi-Tec hiking boots
Win a snuggly pair of Hi-Tec’s Kono Espresso boot, £79.99. Versatile and cosy, these babies were made with winter in mind.
View PostReview: Deuter Futura Vario hiking rucksack
Deuter Futura Vario review: Strap this beauty to your back and you’ll immediately look like someone off on very big adventures. Here’s my review of…
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