Outdoor Walking and Camping Gear Reviews
Read all the latest Mud and Routes outdoor gear reviews, both walking and camping, split into handy sub categories for your convenience.
Our outdoor gear reviews include almost anything that has an outdoor slant, from waterproof jacket reviews and boot reviews, to outdoor tech and walking pack reviews, we’ve got you covered.
We always review outdoor gear honestly and we strongly believe in testing in proper conditions, on the hill, usually in Snowdonia, not on the side of some grassy car park. We prefer to review fewer items, in more detail, with the exception of anything edible.
Dave Roberts reviews the Venture Leather WP by Keen The Men’s Venture Leather WP Boot by Keen are in their own words: .. a waterproof full grain leather edition of this hasty hiker [Venture boot] that is agile, rugged and equipped to deal with whatever the elements have in store – Keen. The Keen Venture boots are …
Ted and Awen (his human friend) have been busy over the late Spring early Summer and bring us their Ruffwear Web Master Harness Review The Ruffwear Web Master harness is a secure and durable harness, with a tough handle on the back it’s perfect for guiding your four legged friend on mountain or country walks. …
Dave Roberts reviews the Karraig Boots by Keen. The Men’s Karraig Boot by Keen are a sturdy bit of kit designed for backpacking and mountain walking: For adventures deep in the backcountry, dependable comfort is key. This waterproof backpacking boot features board-lasted construction for added stability plus a heel brake for extra support on the …
Part of an award winning series of packs, Rik Henderson brings us his Lowe Alpine Altus 52-57 pack review Lowe Alpine sent us their latest backpack, the Altus 52-57, an award-winning four-season pack that that claims to service several outdoor activities including mountaineering, ski touring and overnight trips. We tested it over the Easter bank …
Adding to their hugely popular Hike range of socks, SS19 will see the introduction of new styles, giving Bridgedale a complete and comprehensive range of wool, non-wool and waterproof socks. So we got local expert Rik Henderson to brings us his first impressions of their Hike Ultra Light T2 sock . . . Bridgedale Hike …
Montane release a new range focused on ‘fastpacking’ for spring / summer 2019, and so local expert Rik Henderson brings us his review of their Trailblazer 30 Rucksack. Montane Trailblazer 30 Rucksack Review It’s no secret that I am a big fan of the Montane brand. A UK designed outfit who are at the forefront …
Ted and Awen (his human friend) have both been enjoying their winter walks of late, and bring us their Ruffwear Vert dog jacket Review. The Vert is a waterproof and breathable jacket with a fleece lining and a nylon shell fabric designed to keep your furry friend warm and dry on walks. The Vert slides …
Rik Henderson reviews the Montane Fast Alpine Stretch Neo Jacket which has been tested thoroughly on his recent round of the top 100 Welsh Peaks. I hate Goretex!…….Ok that’s a little over the top, I think its more a case of Gores 3-layer waterproof fabric disliking me. I run hot when undertaking any physical activity, truth …
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Dave Roberts Reviews the Paramo Quito Jacket in glorious orange, with an update of how well the jacket is performing FIVE YEARS later. Having run all winter in a black Paramo Adventure Light Smock, in the dark may I add, I had to get hold of one that made me a bit more visible. While …
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Dave Roberts has been grabbing day walks where he can over the last few months, and brings us his Montane Halogen 25 pack review. What is it? The Montane Halogen pack provides 25 litres in capacity, which makes it as expected a day pack. With an ice axe attachment system as well as claiming to …
Rik Henderson gives his La Sportiva TX4 GTX Approach Shoes Review . . . The La Sportiva TX4 GTX Approach Shoes Review Leather shoe with Gore-Tex Extended Comfort designed for technical approach routes and via ferrata, part of the Traverse X approach series . . . Every detail has been studied to guarantee grip, comfort and …
Dave Roberts reviews the Primetech Stove Set, a cookset for up to three people that includes an efficient stove and the pots. The Primetech Stove Set from Primus is an all in one solution for solo or small groups for wild camping cooking. Including the pans, windshield and remote canister stove – as well as …
Dave Chick gives his Sprayway Men’s Palmer Jacket Review . . . Sprayway are no stranger to the British weather having been established in the Peak District in the 1970s. After originally making sailing clothing their location in Manchester and its typically inclement weather saw a natural move to waterproof fabrics for the general outdoors. …
Dave Roberts reviews the LifeSaver Liberty water filter that doubles up as a bottle. The LifeSaver Liberty is the worlds’ first and only portable water purifier which is a bottle with an inline pump combined. The LifeSaver Liberty is designed for anyone in the outdoors who wants to ensure plenty of clean water on the go. We tested …
Nia Jenkins gives us her Bridgedale Womens WoolFusion Trekker Socks Review . . . Designed for all year round use by the regular or dedicated outdoor enthusiast. Unique Bridgedale construction ensures dry, warm and comfortable feet. I’ve been reviewing the Bridgedale Womens WoolFusion Trekker Socks for a few months now and I’ve been very impressed …
Dave Roberts reviews the Flint Running Top and Shorts from Aussie Grit Apparel. The Flint Running Top and Shorts are manufactured by the new Australian outdoor company, Aussie Grit. Aussie Grit are a new startup company spearheaded by former Formula 1 driver, Mark Weber. The name was originally applied to Mark himself, who while touring the …
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Nia Jenkins gives us her Vango Force 10 Caldera 80L Duffle Review . . . Built tough, with multiple carrying options and attachment points, the Caldera 80L Duffle from Force Ten is a must have for any outdoor enthusiast I’ve been using the Vango Force 10 Caldera Duffle mainly for expeditions or mini adventures and here’s …
Nia Jenkins gives us her Extremities Women’s Primaloft Mountain Glove Review after her ascent up Mont Blanc . . . I wanted a warm, durable and technical pair of gloves for my trip to Mont Blanc last August so I popped into the Crib Goch shop in Llanberis to pick Dylan Jones’s brains! After explaining …
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Nia Jenkins reviews the Merrell Siren Sport Q2 Ladies Walking Shoes on coastal walks and mini hikes, and here’s what she thought. . . Designed for wild and women. This hiker is engineered for the way women move, offering support, alignment, and gender-specific stability. First things first, the shoes look sporty and stylish and …
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Dave Roberts checks out the Budget Posma W3 GPS watch and ponders whether it’ll persuade him to ditch the Garmin/Suunto and pocket the money saved. For around £40, depending on how generous Amazon and the sellers are feeling, you can be the proud owner of this dirt cheap Posma W3 running watch, sometimes branded as Trywin and …
Scrambles in Snowdonia To celebrate the launch of the new Scrambles in Snowdonia by Steve Ashton, published by Cicerone, we’ve collated the best selection of Grade 1 scrambles in Snowdonia. We’ve steered clear of the trickier scrambles and kept to the easier grade 1 routes. Be warned that these are far from being ‘easy’ routes! …
Hebridean Way Guidebook – Interview with Richard Barrett We interview Richard Barrett, author and creator of The Hebridean Way Guidebook, a long-distance trail route along the length of the Outer Hebrides. The guidebook to walking the Hebridean Way in Scotland, published by Cicerone, is a long-distance route along the length of the Outer Hebrides from …
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Dave Roberts, finally, brings us his review of the Widemouth 32oz and Standard 24oz Hydroflask that keep your drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 6. Nobody can accuse us at Mud and Routes of doing quick reviews. Whether that’s because we like to review things in detail, or are terminal procrastinators; we’ll let …
Dave Roberts reviews the Aerobie Aeropress coffee maker, on top of Wales’ second highest mountain… If you’ve read some of the articles on this site, then you’ve probably realised that we’ve got a bit of a coffee fixation. Making that perfect cup of coffee on the hill is our holy grail (well, one of them!) …
