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Identify the Skyline with Viewranger app

I really like the new addition to the Viewranger mapping app. It is called Skyline […]

Kit review: Five skorts (running skirts)

Skorts (running skirts) are popular. They are a combination of skirts and shorts. They look […]

Kit review: Outdoor Research Stormtracker Sensor gloves

The best-selling Outdoor Research gloves have been updated with touch-screen technology. Now called the Stormtracker Sensor […]

Kit review: Eschenbach Compact Binoculars

The G-Force like to carry pair of binoculars with him when out and about walking […]

Kit review: Grivel Air Tech New-Matic Crampons

Winter walking in Scotland requires a pair of crampons. It might be that you carry […]

17 things I learned on a night-time hike of Ben Lomond

This week I hiked Ben Lomond again. I must have walked this Munro of 974m […]

First night-time Munro walk of Ben Lomond

Munro bagging new-comer Yvonne writes about her first experience of night-time walking. She joined me, […]

A new adventure: Driving Jeeps

In the driving seat is Alan Kidd, the editor of Total Off Road magazine. I […]

#Jeep75th Cherokee impresses off road

I was invited by Jeep to join a 75th anniversary off-road driving day. This slick […]

Kit review: Sherpa Rinchen t-shirts

Sherpa Adventure Gear specialise in making outdoor clothing for extreme conditions. The Rinchen short and […]

Favourite brands: Dhb cycle kit

I am often asked about my favourite sports brands. It’s hard to choose because I […]

The best: Headtorch for night running

Most people know of Silva because they have a Silva compass. The outdoors brand also […]