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
We’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on and our arms and legs eventually into some SUB Cold base-layers  We tested the compression fit Mock Neck top and a pair of SUB COLD compression shorts during the recent cold snap. Top Long Sleeve T... Read On
We’ve been testing this kit from lesser known manufacturer, SUB, over the last few weeks. The RX is the higher end kit from SUB, who it seems sells kit directly on Amazon but about whom there is little other information available. What was cer... Read On
Admit it, we’ve all got a few running, cycling or walking tops that have been pushed to the back of the kit drawer or dumped completely due to baselayer stink. I’ve a couple of cheapo tops that I can’t wear anymore as after a good r... Read On
The Paramo Mountain Top is designed specifically to be worn with their waterproofs. The cut is snug, and fits well beneath something like an Aspira Jacket for winter use. The more expensive Mountian Vent top even has zipped vents corresponding with... Read On
The Montane Bionic base-layer is constructed from 23% merino and 77% polyester, aka Sportwool™. This makes it dearer than your usual synthetic top, and cheaper than your quality merino base-layers, so does it bring together the best of both wor... Read On
When you buy any running baselayer for under a tenner (rrp is £27, but you can get it for under a tenner on Sports Direct), you’ve got to be ready for anything. This top looks good on the images, and it pleased on arrival as well. Sporting a u... Read On
If you want a bargain running sock, then look no further. These are a fiver for two pairs (though the RRP is double) and are nothing more than a decent, well priced running sock. We won’t recommend you go out and buy them, we recommend you stoc... Read On
Cheap and cheerful running shorts that might suffice if you’re not used to more salubrious inner pants (to put it lightly). Probably ok if you’re starting out, but go for a size up! Again, we see the overpricing of the Karrimor items in o... Read On
There’s little doubt that one of the best materials available for baselayers is merino wool. Comfortable and stink-proof, this ideal fabric for multiday trips or those of you who’re just too skanky to wash your gear after use. Merino wool... Read On
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