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Off on a cycle tour – and what to pack

My blogs lately have been all about triathlon. But sometimes I do something other than […]

Young Scottish mountain runner takes on Europe

Aged just 21, inov-8 athlete Robbie Simpson is one of the hottest properties in UK […]

Kit review: Vango Hurricane 200 tent

Robust, roomy and practical. Three words that sum up the two-man Vango Hurricane 200 tent. […]

Zip-It while camping or travelling

Travelling, camping, on holiday or generally just hanging out with kids, most parents now rely […]

Inov-8 celebrates 10th anniversary

I can remember when I first heard about Inov-8 off-road running shoes. I was editor […]

Kit review: Up Raw sports fuel

Energy for sports comes in all shapes, sizes and packets. Most of it, in my […]

Kit review: OverBoard waterproof cases for iPad and iPhone

The outdoors has a nasty habit of being wet, windy, muddy and sandy. But gadgets, […]

Kit review: Vango Gamma 200 tent

Two man tents, in my experience, can be a bit claustrophobic. But not this tunnel-shaped […]

Kit review: HJ Hall ProTrek walking socks

HJ Hall have been making hosiery in Britain since 1882. I am not sure I’d […]

Sneak preview of Jack Wolfskin winter jackets

Jack Wolfskin have given me a chance to preview some of the new autumn/winter 2013/2014 […]

Kit review: Audaca moisturiser for outdoors guys

The G-Force has been testing Audaca, a range of skincare products for adventurers, specifically men. […]

Kit review: Helly Hansen running gear

Ever since my first “classic” Helly Hansen baselayer in navy blue I have loved the […]