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Go Outdoors highlight trend for practical-fashion clothing combos

The retailer Go Outdoors reckons there is something of a new trend for combining warm, technical […]

Kit review: Protected Species Parka jacket

I first reviewed a Protected Species waterproof mac in 2014. I liked the concept and […]

Kit review: Bergans of Norway Osatind pants

I have been wearing Bergans of Norway Osatind pants (and Bergans of Norway Storen jacket) […]

Kit review: Merrell Moab Gore-Tex walking shoes

I asked friend and keen walker Sam to review a pair of Merrell Moab Gore-Tex […]

Two Scottish brands win ISPO Gold Awards

Lonely Mountain Skis from Birnam, Perth & Kinross, and Teko socks from Edinburgh both won […]

Kit review: Osprey Shuttle 100

Osprey’s new Shuttle 100 is a sporty-looking suitcase on wheels. I put it to the […]

Infographic: Guide to essential year-round bike kit

Whatever your chosen cycling mode and whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter this […]

Healthy gem: Chop Chop in Glasgow

Eating out does not need to be an unhealthy choice if you know where to […]

Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody jacket

Arc’teryx make well-designed, technical, practical and thoughtful outdoors products. The Atom LT Hoody jacket is […]

Kit review: Helly Hansen ski jacket and pants

Ski wear needs to be functional and practical, as well as good looking, in my […]

Snowshoe adventure on Beinn Ime, Arrochar

I can’t recall the number of times I have hiked to the top of the […]

Kit review: Spotty Otter Adventure II waterproofs

In November, mum Jo and daughter Rosie reviewed the Spotty Otter Patrol II Kids Dungarees. […]