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At the risk of becoming a Gore-tex bore

I like to make sure that outdoors equipment really does what it says it will. […]

Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket

Running uphill without any flat sections for 5k on a gorgeously sunny, but breezy and […]

300 days of running. What Jenny Hastings has learned

I met Jenny Hastings on Facebook. I was actually trying to get hold of her […]

Guest kit reviewer: Two ‘very different’ tents

Totally Cool Christine (who I first met at The Mighty Deerstalker) was looking to borrow […]

One day ferry and cycle tour of west Scotland

Stunning weather, superb views, a total transport cost of £8.50 and a fabulous day of […]

Kit review: swimming costumes with legs

At last the women’s swimming costume with combined shorts/legs has become more mainstream. No longer […]

A guide to skiing and snowboarding equipment

To buy or not to buy ski and snowboarding equipment Last year’s snowboarding holiday saw […]

A beginner’s guide to walking kit

First came the beginner’s guide to cycling, now I have blog followers asking for a […]

Kit review: Icebreaker Merino baselayers

* See 10% discount code for Icebreaker at the end of the post. Everyone raves […]

Kit review: Hi-tec waterproof walking boots

“Let’s take the dog for a walk,” I said. “But I only have my heeled […]

Kit review: Zogg Predator Flex Goggles

Chatting to the Ginger Prince before the London Triathlon I started to panic. He is […]

Kit review: Freedom Trail Airedale family tent

Forty minutes of sunshine, one helper, a nosey whippety pup and some lessons learned from […]