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Great places to stay in the Outdoor Capital UK

There are hundreds of different types and styles of accommodation to choose from in the […]

Berghaus Explorer 40 Rucksack

Are you looking for a rucksack to cope with winter walking? My guest reviewer Nick […]

Have you tried: A winter duathlon?

This week in my Sunday Mail column I write about winter duathlons. They are a great […]

Berghaus Hydroshell Tower waterproof jacket

Berghaus has extended its Hydroshell waterproof jackets collection for this winter. I have been testing […]

New Berghaus Hydroshell waterproof jackets

Berghaus has extended its Hydroshell waterproof jackets collection for this winter. I have been testing […]

PhD SmartWool Slopestyle ski socks

How do you like your ski socks? Lightweight but still cushioned? Seamless? Heavier weight and […]

Xmas cards and calendars raise cash for Mountain Rescue

My friend, former colleague and top Munro bagger Alan Rowan, aka the Munro Moonwalker, is […]

A bikepacking trip in Ireland

A cycling friend, Jeremy, asked if he could borrow my bikepacking bags, “just to see […]

Biofreeze pain reliever

We all end up with sore joints, aching muscles and general pain at some point […]

Mammut Aconcagua Pro ML Hooded Jacket

The Mammut Aconcagua Pro ML Hooded Jacket can be worn as an outer layer on cool but […]

Exclusive: First look at innovative cycle helmet

This is exciting! I have been given an exclusive preview of a new helmet that […]

The sniff test: Montane Primino crew neck t-shirt

Montane’s Primino baselayer range claims to “set new standards in baselayer technology”. The British outdoor gear […]