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.
Wilderness survival: how to survive in the wilderness
My guide to Bear Grylls-style skills for the next time you get lost in the woods. Because, you know, your iPhone might not have any&…
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City Cycling Safety – a guide to safe urban cycling
If you want to ride to work on your bike but find the idea dodging traffic, staying dry and negotiating roundabouts a little overwhelming, I’…
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Places to stay: Big Blue Diving, Koh Tao, Thailand
Heading to Thailand this summer? Avoid party islands Koh Samui and Koh Pha-Ngan and head instead to Koh Tao, their chilled out white-sand-and-jungle little brother.&…
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Beginner sport climbing in Dorset
Getting a serious adrenaline rush climbing the beautiful cliffs and quarries of the Dorset coast. My hands are ruined and I can now tie a&…
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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…
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Lovely bits of kit!
More things that I, like, totally dig. A little roundup of awesome gadgets, useful gizmos and things that are just downright pretty that I’ve …
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Review: Maximise Active Hen Project weekend
Hitting the big smoke for the Active Hen weekend, in which I got covered in rice attempting to make sushi, won gold at the Shoreditch&…
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Places to stay: The Art House, Isle of Skye
This is the Art House, a cosy slice of Scandinavian chic nestled on Skye’s rugged coastline that is filled with good things. Like epic …
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Summer dressing for lazy girls
Hello sunshine! Here’s some fashion maths for you. Summery striped dress from Joules + sandals from Aldo at House of Fraser = easy peasy warm…
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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…
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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 …
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The best long distance cycle routes in Britain
Part two of my collab with Sustrans to send you on your merry cycling way on the best long distance cycle routes in Britain. Once&…
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Cycling touring guide: How to go long distance cycling
Itching to get out on your bike this weekend? I’ve put together this handy guide to getting into long distance rides with cycling charity …
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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. Hi-Tec&…
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Ciré handmade wax canvas bags
I have a serious case of kit lust. Ciré‘s wonderful waxed canvas creations are designed by outdoors nut Alison Vard, who finds inspiration in …
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