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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 […]

Top 5 brands helping athletes to train smarter at home

Athletic improvement doesn’t stop when practice ends. More athletes than ever are creating home training […]

Book review: Cicerone’s The Ridgeway National Trail

The new Cicerone guidebook details a route that is claimed to be Britain’s oldest road. […]

Review: Camelbak Ultra™ Belt 2.5L with 17oz Quick Stow™ Flask

My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing the Camelbak Ultra™ Belt 2.5L with 17oz […]

Book review: Cicerone’s The Two Moors Way

Although based in Scotland, I am always keen to discover new places to walk and […]

Review: Nortiv8 DualStride Armadillo FieldLite Waterproof Hiker footwear collection

The Nortiv8 DualStride Armadillo FieldLite Waterproof Hiker footwear collection is available in both male and […]

Book review: Cicerone’s Best Walks in the Lake District: 50 Great Mountain Days

There are many different ways to choose a new walking route these days, such as […]

15 tips for successful marathon training 

Completing a marathon is one of the top goals of many runners. While it’s estimated […]

Book review: Skye Scrambles by Noel Williams

The new and fully-revised edition of the Scottish Mountaineering Club guidebook, Skye Scrambles, has been […]