Gear Review 20
Vango Banshee 200 2016 Model – Review
The Vango Banshee 200 is a well-known name in the camping communities, and I was excited to try one out for the first time when David from Outdoor World Direct offered me a chance to get my hands on one in return for a review. At the time of writing with over 15 wild camps […]
Force Ten Vortex 200 Tent Review
Oisin has put the Force Ten Vortex 200 geodesic tent through its paces in every kind of weather. Check out his review of this behemoth tent
Target Dry Summit Jacket – Gear Review
Oisin reviews the Target Dry Summit Jacket, an insulating all-in-one shell.
Craghoppers Compress Lite Jacket – Gear Review
Craghopper’s has always been a brand that I’ve been a fan of, their products could be described as a foundation to many hillwalker and outdoor lover’s wardrobe and I probably wouldn’t be over estimating if I told you that I’ve been wearing their trousers exclusively for close to seven years now. But it wasn’t until […]
Mountain Equipment Fitzroy Jacket Review
Considering an insulated jacket? Eamonn has been wearing the Mountain Equipment Fitzroy for over four years. Testing doesn't get much more extensive than that!
Lowe Alpine Cerro Torre 65:85L rucksack – gear review
Oisin has been using the Cerro Torre rucksack as his main load-lugger since October 2013. Here he shares his thoughts from extensive testing.
Coleman Pictor X2 Tent – Gear Review
I purchased this tent in 2011 when looking for a reasonably sized backpacking tent to use for wild camping, hiking and general all round use. At the time I had never owned a tunnel tent before and felt hesitant about it’s strength; needless to say that after years of use I have realised it is […]
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 […]
Rab Latok Alpine Jacket – Gear Review
Having owned several cheaper waterproof jackets over the years, I thought it was high time for an upgrade, and made the decision to purchase a quality, reliable jacket from an industry leading brand such as Rab. All the previous waterproof jackets I owned had lacked breathability, which resulted in walks outside ending with me […]
Buffalo Special 6 Smock – Gear Review
I knew next to nothing when I first stumbled out alone into the Mourne Mountains with no idea, no equipment and nothing to sustain me except that golden beginners enthusiasm. Luckily one piece of kit was about to come my way that would change everything.
