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Specialized Tactic II bike helmet

The Specialized Tactic II bike helmet is described as an “all-mountain helmet that’s light, cool […]

Grand Trunk Double Parachute Nylon Hammock

I love hammocks. To me, they mean “total chill out” and “lazing around on a […]

Kit review: Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoes

Salomon offers a wide range of running shoes, including the iconic Speedcross 3s for “running […]

Kit review: Galibier cycle clothing

Galibier make a few bold claims about their cycling apparel. They state that buyers should […]

Berghaus Hyper Hydroshell Jacket

It seems these days that every brand wants to sell the lightest yet most useful […]

Salewa Pedroc PTC Alpha jacket

The new Salewa Pedroc PTC Alpha jacket is aimed at “speed hikers”, which I think […]

Review: Columbia OutDry Extreme Jacket

Columbia’s new OutDry Extreme jacket is claimed as “the first waterproof, ultra-breathable jacket with an […]

Kit review: Patagonia Houdini Jacket

Patagonia describes their newly updated Houdini jacket as “a featherweight nylon jacket that is easily […]

Kit review: inov-8 Race Ultra 290 trainers

I have always been a fan of inov-8’s off-road footwear. But a desire for more […]

Gore’s two new fabric technologies for 2016

Gore has (yet again?!) developed a new brand “architecture”. What the company means by this […]

Book review: The Art of the Jersey

The Art of the Jersey: In Celebration of the Cycling Racing Jersey is a pretty […]

Craft Classic cycling jersey

I have been testing a few Craft Sportswear items, new for 2016, including the Craft Velo […]