While this review might seem rather unseasonal, so’s the current weather. The Under Armour Coldgear Compression Leggings are well suited to any cold weather activity. This includes walking up Snowdon in May! In the recent cold snap, they were p... Read On
I’d always wanted a pair of these trews, but they were discontinued just as I was poised to purchase them a few years back. In the meantime, Paramo have released the wonderful Velez Adventure trews, and the not so wonderful Quito trews, but nev... Read On
The Montane Marathon Jacket is designed to be the ultimate runner’s windproof jacket. It weighs almost nothing, OK – 130g, and packs down to a tiny size. It has just enough water resistance for showers. Once you’re running, it’s a snug ja... Read On
If you’ve read any or perhaps all of my reviews of Paramo kit, you’d be forgiven for thinking that I’m a bit of a fanboy. I’m not, though having so far been impressed with all the kit put before me that’s a logical assumption to make.... Read On
Tryf’s Blog reviews the Primus Vacuum Bottle, a hard wearing, durable flask for a hot cuppa on those winter walks. Check out the full blown review here http://twcymru.mudandroutes.com/2013/04/13/optimus-primus/ Read On
Exped have long been the first port of call for reliable drybags, with many alternative offerings not quite good enough. The Airloks from direct sellers Alpkit however go some way to redressing that balance. The Alpkit Airloks are a lightweight dryba... Read On
Camping in winter takes a certain amount if challenge compared to summer. Nothing is particularly straightforward, even your water bottle and boots will freeze solid over night and trying to cook on your regular gas stove can be nigh on impossible. H... Read On
Sugru is a malleable material, similar to plasticine that cures into hard rubber overnight. It’s exceptionally easy to work with and sticks to almost anything it seems. You might be a little underwhelmed at first, but once you realise the potential... Read On
If you’ve read my Turbo Trainer review, then you’ll realise that I had to shell out for one of these in order to record my turbo trainer sessions. I like the idea of a cheap cycle computer, but a GPS is always my first choice. Unfortunately... Read On
There’s only one ‘tache that still cuts it, and that’s got to be Tom Selleck. While other lesser men who’ve tried it have just looked like throwbacks to the 70s, he’s managed to carry it off with his timeless ‘tac... Read On
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