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Budget-friendly Karrimor walking kit

I have praised Karrimor’s latest collections of walking kit before. See Karrimor walking gear. For […]

Kit review: dhb Women’s Vaeon Roubaix Pro Padded Bib Tights

Winter cycling in Scotland demands a good quality range of kit. This includes winter tights, […]

Top Xmas gift ideas for outdoors fans

There are so, so many great outdoors products to choose from and many different brands […]

Kit review: Trespass Martine Down jacket

The Trespass Martine is a simple and cheap-ish down jacket that does pretty much what […]

Kit review: Osprey Mutant 38 rucksack

The G-force loves his outdoors kit and the more specific it is to his needs […]

Kit review: Odlo Primaloft Loftone running jacket

Sometimes it’s too cold for a basic baselayer for running yet not so wet that […]

Kit review: Sprayway Pandora waterproof jacket

I had a navy blue Sprayway jacket as a teenager. It was a size small […]

Sunday Mail: The rise of SkiMo

This week’s Sunday Mail column focuses on SkiMo, which is fast gaining in popularity in […]

Sunday Mail: Have a happier winter outdoors

My recent Sunday Mail column looked at the finer details for a happier winter outdoors. […]

Kit review: Merrell Mimosa Bright shoes

My walking shoe tester, my Auntie P, is thoroughly enjoying her senior years. Still in great health […]

Kit review: RockiNoggins bike helmet covers

There are people who like their bike kit to be straightforward, pared down or samey […]

Winter cycling kit

After posting about my after-dark winter mountain biking ride, I thought I’d add a few […]