Joby Gorillapod
Lightweight easy to use fully flexible tripod, perfect for any budding adventure seeking photographer. Read the full review on Tryf’s Blog.
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Gorillas in the mist!
Joby Gorilla pod With the advent of the Smartphone, taking photos is second nature to almost all of us by now. Although quality on a Smartphone is substantial I always take my Lumix TZ20 camera with me for those quality shots. This is all well and good for a quick shot here and there,
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Sony Smartwatch 2 Review
The Sony SmartWatch 2 is one of the latest smartwatch offerings along with the Samsung Galaxy Gear, that follows in the footsteps of the Pebble and the previous, rather unloved, Sony SmartWatch. Wearable tech is certainly coming of age, but is this device the mass market watch we’ve been waiting for or something strictly for
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Top 3 Walking Boots
Finding the ideal pair of walking boots whether you are just starting out wanting to explore more of the outdoors or have many years of experience can be tricky, especially now that there are brands all over the world each using the latest technologies and innovating new designs to achieve the best performance possible. Also
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Baryon Softshell Jacket
With the autumnal weather here and winter around the corner we review the Jack Wolfskin Baryon jacket. This review will focus on the women’s edition (but note it also comes in a men’s variation). Where and when This softshell offers all that we would come to expect with a light feel, windproof and breathability
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New High End Polartec® Neoshell® Jackets by Montane
Montane have just announced that they’re adding a couple more jackets to their range – the Fast Alpine Stretch Neo Jacket for men and the Further Faster Neo Jacket for men and women, both featuring Polartec’s innovative new Neoshell fabric. This new fabric falls somewhere between a ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ shell and offers superb breathability
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Aiptek A50P Mobile Cinema Pico Projector for Android
I’ve been eyeing up pico projectors for many years now, but not one of them seemed suitable for camping off-grid. They were heavy, bulky and more importantly didn’t really have the battery life for watching a full movie. Well, actually neither does the Aiptek Projector, but does run effectively for long enough from an external
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Ultimate Wild Camping Entertainment System?
While some of you will want to get totally off the grid while on the mountain, there’s nothing wrong with setting up a mobile movie theatre on a wild camp. While the ‘glampers’ smugly camp down in the valleys, near the road, all safe and snug; you can get some wild glamping done instead. What
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Five Things – Wild Camping Powersources
With the winter closing in, if you do any camping then unless you can sleep for 18 hours, you’ll probably be taking a gadget or two along on your trip. Here are a few ideas and tips on keeping them charged: Make sure that everything is fully charged before you leave! 1 – Brunton Hydrodgen
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Sony Xperia Z Outdoor Waterproof Smartphone Long Term Review
The first thing that I look at when buying a mobile is how useful it’ll be on the hill. That makes being water resistant a given and that usually means that the actual phone spec being well below par. Well for once, it seems that not only can I have waterproof but also top specs to
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Amazonas Tarp Hat Review
Ok, so I can’t write to a deadline. I’m also too busy in the hills half the time to get typing, so that’s why this review is being posted just as you’re likely to be thinking more about woolly bobble hats than a summer hat. However, not being ones to follow convention, here’s my opinion
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NEW from Mammut: Lightweight Winter Warmth
Staying comfortable in the great outdoors over the winter months is all about ‘balance’. Get it wrong and it can be uncomfortable and even dangerous, get it right and you’re left to enjoy your day in the hills – as explained in our All About Layering article. This winter, Mammut has introduced new products that
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New Autumn and Winter Boots From Mammut
It hit me on Sunday, on walking down from Snowdon with sodden feet that it’s now time to dry out and store those summer boots and get the tougher and more waterproof autumn ones out. You know they’ll be a tad heavier than your summer boots, although all bets are off if you’ve got wet
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Extremities® Offer State-of-the-Art Protection with New Season Product Launch
Extremities® has drawn on decades of experience designing products for extreme conditions to develop its latest range of products for AW13. The high performance brand offers outdoor and sporting enthusiasts the ultimate in protection against the elements and has added 19 new styles to its collection of gloves, mitts, headwear, socks and gaiters. A sister
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Top 3 Military Watches
Finding the right Military Watch for yourself can be a little tricky with so many brands available offering numerous models to choose from, so to help ease along your decision here is a handy guide to three of the top selling military watches that are currently available from probably the three main brands Traser, MTM
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Brunton’s Hydrogen Reactor – portable power for outdoor enthusiasts
How about a bit of kit that’ll power your gadgets all weekend long without resorting to unreliable solar power, loads of batteries or a heavy battery pack? New from Brunton is the award-winning Hydrogen Reactor™ – a highly technical device that’s a bit larger than a smartphone and combines hydrogen with oxygen to produce electricity
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Led Lenser H14 Headtorch Review
We were impressed with the Led Lenser H7 when it was first out so when it finally gave in on me a few weeks ago (which was promptly replaced by the company) I nearly went for a like for like replacement. Of course, when I found out that there was now a newer version that
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Veho 360 Rechargeable Popup Speaker
This device for wild camping is certainly going to divide opinion. However, on one of those sociable wild camps, a bit of music or radio is usually welcome and this allows you to do so without having to listen to the tinny smartphone speakers. The Veho 360 is a single, tiny speaker that booms your
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7 Day Good To Go AA Batteries
All the good intentions in the world don’t count for anything when you’re fumbling in the dark to change batteries for your head-torch, only to find that those rechargeables have gone flat since you last used them. Since then, I’m ashamed to say that I’ve been using chuckable batteries as my spare batteries as i
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Outdoor Picnic Mini Camping Stove – BuyinCoins
Whilst looking for something completely unrelated, as you do, I came across what has to be the cheapest gas stove I’ve yet seen at round a fiver including postage from China. The Buyincoins Picnic Stove just had to be tried out especially as the reviews on Amazon were so promising (almost 500 reviews on Amazon.com, and
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Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoes Review
I was recently given the opportunity to review a pair of Salomon Speedcross 3 trail running shoes by Fitness Footwear. The Salomon Speedcross 3 trail running shoes are designed to be a lightweight trail racing shoe with an aggressive profile and is a recently updated third incarnation of this popular trail and fell runner shoe. We love the Quicklace™ lacing
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HiTec Zuuk Review
Every now and then, you come across one of those bits of kit you never knew you actually needed, let alone merely wanted. The Hi-Tec Zuuks are one such item. They’re superlightweight shoes that are just what you need to carry when you’re actually travelling as well as backpacking. That is, for something to wear
First Impressions – Salomon Speedcross 3s
I’ve recently had the opportunity to review a pair of Salomon Speedcross 3 trail running shoes by Fitness Footwear, and while they’re still in the process of being tested, I’m impressed so far! While they feel like you’re running on soft studs on hard surfaces, once you get on trail and fell you appreciate that
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Hi-Tec Zuuks
Hi-Tec Zuuk shoes Featuring super lightweight, high abrasion EVA outsoles that deliver unrivaled underfoot cushioning and comfort, the Zuuk feels more like a slipper than a trainer shoe! Highly breathable, performance mesh uppers provide flexibility and protection, while a ghilly and toggle lacing system creates an easy to manage, yet secure, fit. An Ortholite
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