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Themarest Neoair xTherm and xTherm Max Review
Looking for a new sleeping mat? Check out Ed's review of the Thermarest Neoair xTherm and xTherm max sleeping mats.
Berghaus Deluge Waterproof Trouser Review
Product Specs Rip stop Nylon shell, polyurethane coating Aqua foil outer Polyamide inner Weight: (Male size XXL) 390Gr Leg lengths available: 29 INS, 31ins, 33ins The deluge waterproof over trousers are marketed as been both waterproof and breathable. The Berghaus Deluge trouser features a 3/4-length zip together with a series of robust studs on an […]
Keen Durand Mid WP Boot Review
Spud puts the Keen Durand Mid WP hiking boot through its paces in the Mourne Mountains. Does it meet expectations?
Merrell Grassbow Boot Review
Ed reviews the Grassbow, a lightweight Goretex lined mid-boot from Merrell
Hi-Tec Altitude V 200i waterproof hiking boot review
I found the Hi-Tec Altitude V 200 i winter boots to be tailored for a frequent user who demands a robust hiking boot which can be used for scrambling, hillwalking and prolonged days hiking. With winter fast Approaching Hi Tec have asked HikersBlog to field-test their Hi-Tec Altitude V 200 I Winter hiking boot. Straight out of the […]
Mountain Equipment Guide Gloves – Gear Review
I’ll start this review with a short preface to let you know that I find my hands to be the hardest parts of my body to keep warm when outdoors; for some it is their feet, for others their head, but for me it is my hands. I’ve bought and used cheap gloves and expensive […]
Sealskinz Sock Review: First Impressions
I had been desperately hoping that the talk of a breathable waterproof sock was the holy grail of hiking and trail running footwear. To test the idea I took a pair of Sealskinz for a test drive on the Mourne Mountain Marathon. The first thing one might notice about any Sealskin sock is the bulk […]
Black Diamond Storm Gear Review
Black Diamond are giants in the world of climbing equipment, but how does their storm head torch stack up? John shares his thoughts in this review.
Bubba 20 OZ travel mug
” The Bubba 20 oz travel mug is a real beast of an insulated cup offering the user hot or cold beverages for longer that any mug I’ve used before” Only recently I converted to using insulated mugs for hot tea, coffee on hikes and camps, up until that I used an array […]
