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Kit review: PrimaLoft® Montane Women’s Glacier Vest

Whoever thought that a zipped vest could be so useful? But these days, many outdoors […]

Kit review: BAM bamboo baselayer

I love baselayers made of merino or yak wool because they offer brilliant warmth and […]

Kit review: Mammut MTR 141 top

Scotland’s weather is often changeable and the last few weeks have been swapping between wintry, […]

Kit review: Aquapac Toccoa day sack

There are times when only 100% guaranteed waterproof bags are an essential item of kit. […]

Kit review: Gadgeo iPhone case

An iPhone without a protective case is not going to survive in my world. I […]

Great kit: Pure Lime underwear and baselayers

Smooth, seamless, barely-there comfort, bright, colourful, practical, pretty, sweat wicking, feminine, sporty… all these words […]

Tracker White Chocolate cereal bars

What do you eat on long-distance bike rides, runs or hikes?  Do you have a […]

Winter sunshine training – and kit testing

Every winter I like to break the chills of a Scottish winter with a sunshine […]

Kit review: 2Toms Butt Shield

The first day of a triathlon training holiday is always going to be painful. The […]

New Fuji women’s bikes at Evans

The news for women cyclists – as we hope and pray for a little spring […]

Kit review: Decathlon women’s running kit

I have just noticed that it’s possible to buy a pair of running tights, a […]

Kit review: Vivobarefoot Neo Trail running shoes

Another blog in the new barefoot running blog series. Vivobarefoot sell barefoot (or minimalist) running […]