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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 […]

Fiona bagging: Binnein Shios and Binnein Shuas, Loch Laggan

The two summits of Binnein Shios and Binnein Shuas sit to the south-east of Loch […]

Review: Flanci 33l backpack and kit bag

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

Run-hike of 2 Munros: Monadh Mor and Beinn Bhrotain, from Glen Feshie

It seems that my friend David’s final 30-odd Munros are all rather remote. A couple […]

Run-hike: 4 Munros of Devil’s Point, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine and Braeriach

This route of 38km with 2100m of ascent starts and finishes at the Sugar Bowl car […]

Autumn in the Alps – 8 must-do activities in Haute-Savoie Mont Blanc 

Autumn in the Alps is becoming more popular as travellers look for quieter holidays and […]

What to wear when the boots come off: Off-trail kit for summer adventures

We talk a great deal about what to wear and use on the hill, including […]

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 […]

3 Glen Affric Munros: Mam Sodhail, Beinn Fhionnlaidh and Càrn Eige

There are a number of different routes to reach the three Munros of Mam Sodhail, […]

Review: MSR Hubba Hubba HD 2 tent

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

Fiona bagging: Creag Dubh, Newtonmore

A drive north from Ayrshire after a few days of bagging Donalds was hot and […]

5 reasons why you should walk the Camino de Santiago 

The Camino de Santiago draws thousands of pilgrims, history lovers and outdoor enthusiasts to northern […]