Altra Lone Peak 9+ Shoes Review Staff Review Trail shoes need to strike the perfect balance—comfortable enough for long days on your feet, grippy enough for technical terrain, and durable enough to withstand constant abuse from the elements. The Altra Women’s Lone Peak 9+ Trail Shoes tackle all of these needs impressively. I’ve primarily used them for fast…
Meindl Chile GTX boots review: The timeless three-season UK hiking boot you can rely on. I’ve been putting the Meindl Chile GTX boots through their paces. Using them in the snowy Black Mountains, Herefordshire’s muddy fields and cobbled lanes. It’s fair to say I’ve been impressed with their comfort, sturdiness, and the confidence they inspire…
Salomon X Ultra Alpine Shoes Review INITIAL IMPRESSIONS Salomon kindly gifted us a pair of the new Salomon X Ultra Alpine GTX shoes. Immediately, I was keen to put my hand in the mix to do a staff review. These looked like the perfect ‘do it all’ shoes that I was desperately in need of.…
Tierra Liddo Outfit Review Are you tired of letting a little rain dampen your outdoor adventures? I certainly was. But all that changed when I discovered the Tierra Liddo Jacket and Trousers. Let me take you on a journey and dive into my Tierra Liddo Waterproof Outfit Review. Get the lowdown on its performance and…
Review: Haglöfs Front Proof Jacket & Trousers In September, Lucy and I were lucky enough to be invited to the Outdoor Academy of Scandinavia 2023 by Haglöfs. The academy took place in beautiful Jämtland, Sweden. It featured five days worth of brand clinics, trekking, camping and testing gear in a breathtaking mountain landscape, socialising and…
Review: Scarpa Rush TRK LT GTX Hey fellow adventurers! I recently got my hands (or rather, feet) on the Scarpa Women’s hiking shoes from Trekitt, and boy, do I have some exciting things to share with you! As promised, here’s my review of the Scarpa Rush TRK LT GTX. Fluffy clouds for your feet: Scarpa…
Review: Salomon Outpulse GTX At the beginning of the month, our marketing manager, Lorna, asked me if I’d like to try out the Salomon Outpulse GTX shoes for a review. As I was already in need of some new, softer shoes for hiking the grassy hills of the Peak District, this question couldn’t have come at a…
1 Baselayer, 7 Days I know this sounds disgusting, but bear with me. Icebreaker challenged us to wear one of their wool baselayers for 7 days, and for some reason, we (I) accepted. To give you some idea of how much abuse this poor baselayer was subjected to, I’m going to quickly take you through…
Nemo Equipment Dagger Osmo 2 Review Nemo Equipment Dagger Osmo 2 Review In this Nemo Equipment Dagger Osmo 2 Review, we take a look at the Dagger OSMO,a two-person tent primarily aimed at backpackers that aren’t looking for the absolute pinnacle of lightweight performance, nor an opulent palace of a tent, but somewhere in the…
Which Baselayer Should You Choose? What is a Baselayer and Why You Need One? Which baselayer should you choose for your outdoor adventures? If you’ve ever been on a walk and found yourself drenched in sweat, you know the importance of having the right gear. That sweat has to go somewhere, and with ‘regular’ clothing.…
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