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Review: Grubs Bromley 4.0 boots

I am not sure that mowing the rugged grasslands of my Scottish Highlands garden; digging and […]

Hillcast: New app for hikers and runners

A new resource for hill and mountain walkers and runners promises a one-stop app for […]

Review: FTP Endurance Fuel, Energy Pastilles and Power Fluids

Rob, of Aberdeen, is the founder of FTP Endurance Fuel. He asked me to test […]

Review: Paradis Sport Turbo Dry Ballet Back Sports Bra 

I have spent many years searching for a good quality and supportive bra. The issue […]

Book review: Great Scottish Bike Rides by Dave Barter

I review many outdoor books that focus on Scotland and sometimes it’s difficult to believe […]

Review: Nitecore NB10000 GEN4 and Summit Air power banks and NWE10 outdoor whistle

I am rather ashamed to report that I have at least 20 powerbanks, in various […]

Review: Flanci 33l backpack and kit bag

Flanci is my favourite brand for skorts and they have branched out to design and […]

Review: Sea to Summit Ultralight XR sleeping mat for camping

I have been testing the new Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Sleeping mat, which is […]

How to choose duty boots that stay comfortable through long shifts

For people working in security, emergency response, law enforcement or demanding outdoor roles, footwear is […]

The best watch bands for outdoor adventures — What to wear on the trail, bike and kayak

If you wear a GPS watch outdoors — and most serious walkers, runners, and cyclists […]

Review: MSR Hubba Hubba HD 2 tent

A review of the MSR Hubba Hubba HD two-person tent. It’s a new model and […]

Family adventures on two wheels: How to carry a passenger safely on an e-bike in the UK

A family day outdoors does not always need to begin with loading everyone into a […]