Gear Review 83
Terra Nova Titan Bivvy Bag – Gear Review
A robust, high performance, breathable bivvy. Premium price and quite heavy – perfect for extended use. After a few less than satisfactory, clammy nights in my previous bivvy bag, I was in the market for something more waterproof, breathable and functional as an all-out tent replacement. I needed something which I could seal myself into […]
Montane Medusa 32L Rucksack – Gear Review
I was in search for a lightweight, no fuss, simple design pack and then I stumbled upon the Medusa. I discovered it offers this and then some more.. I’ve been using my Medusa 32L pack for close to a year now, it’s seen rain, hail, snow, and surprisingly more, even a bit of sunshine. In […]
Hi-Tec Zuuk – Gear Review
Hi-Tec recently contacted us asking if we could give them our opinion on their newly released shoe, the Zuuk. These shoes are aimed at anyone who wants to wear something comfy after a long walk or workout, or anything that results in sore and tired feet. Weighing in at only 320g for a pair they […]
Force Ten Helium 100 Tent – Gear Review
A lightweight one man tent, that comes with a small pack size and a very attractive price tag. I purchased the Force Ten Helium 100 because it ticked the boxes of being a lightweight, one man tent, that packed up small and didn’t cost an astronomical amount of money, and I can tell you now, […]
Camelbak Performance Bottle 650ml – Gear Review
Am I dribbling or is this water going everywhere? My wide mouth 1L Nalgene flask was great for carrying water, secure and bombproof, I can’t fault it, but drinking from the wide mouth on the move was less than ideal. I was in need of a drinks bottle that I could easily carry and drink […]
OMM Adventure Light – Gear Review
OMM (Original Mountain Marathon) portray this 20 litre pack as a stripped down running rucksack aimed for fast paced days out, but how does it perform as a daysack for those less adrenaline addicted hikers that prefer a trek in the hills?
Hi-Tec V-LITE ALTITUDE ULTRA LUXE ION-MASK – Gear Review
At a glance Value – 10/10 Comfort – 10/10 Waterproofness – 10/10 Grip – 9/10 Video Report Field test On a rain sodden day in the Mourne Mountains a few months back, a massive test for my old “waterproof” boots, proved that their race was run, and that they were no longer waterproof. The soaking […]
Survival vs Sleep
After spending a freezing January night shivering, without sleep, under a poncho on Belfast’s Cavehill it dawned on me that what you can survive with and what you need to enjoy the hills are not necessarily the same.
Montane Prism Primaloft Jacket- Gear Review
I bought this jacket as a mid-layer of insulation that could be used for cold days on the hills and extra insulation for sitting around at camp. Used: September 2012 – Present Where: Mourne Mountains (temperate and snowy) Pros: Light, Warm, Packable Cons: Hood won’t fit over helmet, Side pockets are slightly low (That’s me […]
New Trent IMP120D – Gear Review
Brand – New Trent Model – IMP120D Item type – Reserve Battery Pack Price – £39.98 FOREWORD As a proud owner of an LG Nexus 4 Android phone – I’m well familiar with the issues of battery endurance that come with using a smartphone in the hills. On one of our previous walks of the […]
