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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 […]

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 […]