Gear Review 83
SportViz XTS Core Hiking Prescription Sunglasses
Ed reviews the Sportviz XTS-Core prescription sunglasses which feature an innovate modular system called "inserts" which allow you to add your prescription to a wide range of eyewear - and also easily change your prescription when the time comes.
Alpkit Hunka XL Bivi Bag – Gear Review
When people first decide that they want to try their hand at spending a night outdoors in a bivi bag, the Alpkit Hunka is often of the most recommended choice. It’s a brilliant budget option and folds down into its own stuff sack, so it is easy to see why so many people recommend it. […]
Beet It Pro-Elite Sport Bar
Looking for a fresh tasting, natural sports bar to keep you going in the hills? If you don't mind the taste of beetroot, this intriguing new product is worth a look!
Vango Contour 60 + 10 litre rucksack review
Looking for an affordable, capacious rucksack made from robust materials? Check out our review of the Vango Contour 60+10
Hi-Tec Eurotrek Hiking boot – Gear Review
Suitable boots are one of your most crucial investments when it comes to the outdoors. Check out John's review of the Hi-Tec Eurotrek - a great value all leather hiking boot.
Karrimor dry bag review
For some time now I’ve been using a number of Karrimor dry bags to store my kit in while on treks and camps. In addition to improving my organization by packing certain items into particular bags I also liked the idea of the waterproof protection the dry bags offered. I selected four different sizes; Green/15 litres: Ideal […]
Vango Mirage 200 – First Impressions
For some time now I’ve wanted a proper two man tent, as I feel that my current two man tent – the Wild Country Zephyros 2 is a struggle to fit one man and kit, never mind a second person. With that in mind I began my search for a tent I could share with another […]
Optimum Nutrition Wholly Oats Chocolate Peanut Butter Review
Outdoor nutrition tends to focus on carbs, carbs and more carbs. Usually the simpler the better. Looking for something a little more balanced I tried Wholly Oats by Optimum Nutrition.
Bubi Bottle – First Impressions
An exciting new water bottle with some very cool properties, the Bubi bottle improves on standard water bottle design by being completely flexible, heat resistant and BPA free. A little over a month ago we were contacted by Ned Summers, a representative from a Young Enterprise company called Momentum, who asked if we would review […]
Vango Spirit 200+ Gear Review
As this was my first time using a tunnel tent I was rather excited that I might actually be able to lie out straight in it, which is a bonus when you are 6’2”! Two man tent All in one pitching Total weight: 3.10kg Pack size: 44 x 15cm Pitching time: 10mins 105 H […]