Over the past few months we’ve been out testing the True Mountain stretch windshell jacket. A stretchy, breathable windproof suitable for active outdoor sports. Sticking to their usual mantra of British made, this windproof is made in Lancashire. The windproof is a staple piece of kit these days, and if you’re asking yourself “what’s a […]
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Some of you might remember our article on the Joby Gorilla Pod and how impressed we were with a tripod option without the hassle of heavy weight in the pack. Well we think we’ve found an equally ingenious option! The Trail Pix is the brainchild of Andy Stough a professional engineer from Cary, NC, USA
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We all suffer a sport/activity injury every once in a while, be it a bump, bruise or sprain, and when it happens we often resort to compression as a solution. And why not? It offers reduced pain, reduced swelling and reduced recovery time. Add to this a period of cold therapy; say the application of
Maybe you recall our review of the first incarnation of BattleOats, found here. Although impressed by the credentials and stats the one thing that left it a little lacking was the taste. Which let’s face it is quite essential in the overall scheme of things! So when BattleOats came back in contact with us to
We all need a good kick up the backside every now and then, and outdoor apathy can strike at any time and any one of us. So here’s some ideas to get you out there, doing something a little different perhaps, but out there none the less. Camp differently – Why not bivvy, tarp or
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A holiday in Mallorca for most consists of sun, sea and sand. But the island has much more to offer, especially so in the form of outdoor activities. Cycling and Triathlons are very popular, with us normal beings and the Pro’s! An Ironman triathlon was in full swing on the day I arrived and the
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We’ve used all sorts of boots at M&R and our experience with boots at the cheaper end of the market hasn’t always been positive. So our expectations for these Karrimor Monsoon Mid Waterproof boots wasn’t particularly high to start with considering the RRP of £69.99 and a general availability around the £50 mark. They boast
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Some brands out there are almost synonymous with the item they create. Hoover, Google, iPod to name just a few. As close as you’ll get in the outdoors world is probably Teva, who produced the first and best known sport sandals. So we were intrigued when we were given the opportunity to review a pair
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What do you need for a safe trip up the mountains? Here’s our quick run-down of the kit you shouldn’t leave home without and few optional extras that are just good to have. Depending on conditions, you may want to take spares of many of these. If you expect your gloves to get a soaking,
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Capel Curig probably boasts more pubs than houses, and more walks than pubs. That makes it a great base for walking, where you can set off on a different walk every day from your doorstep. Here’s a selection of predominantly mountain walks from Capel Curig into the Carneddau, Glyderau and the Moelwynion. The Carneddau Challenge Epic
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We awoke on the penultimate morning again to wonderfully sunny weather, just as we had the previous two mornings and was set to hold until the evening. The first few days had been tough, yet we’d only covered 30km taken at a leisurely pace. We had two days left in order to get to Glenfinnan
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Terra Nova are best known for their tents, with those in the know starting to appreciate their new range of packs and sleeping bags. You don’t usually associate them with gloves and socks, which is probably as they’re branded as ‘Extremeties’. Being asked to review a couple of these gloves, I had high expectations from
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OK, it’s not as if it’s the world’s biggest adventure. I can see the coastal path from my office window during the day job and if I crane my neck I can even see the Newborough Forest from the spare bedroom window. Yet a seemingly stolen week off work before it really gets busy has crept up
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Not sure which long distance footpath to set off on? Why not try one of these for size. All our routes on the site have been tagged with the relevant Long Distance Footpath if they form part of it so finding more should be easy enough. Offa’s Dyke – Moel Famau easy route. This is
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With the evenings now thoroughly closed in and no end in sight, if you’ve been using old fashioned led or even bulb lighting, you don’t know what you’re missing. If you’re walking or cycling, you’ll find this revolutionary. For best effect, you should wait until your companions use their puny laterns, thinking – “ah! I
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If you’re lucky enough to have a walker in the family then you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to stocking fillers this year. It makes life so much easier choosing a christmas gift when somebody has a hobby, and to top it off you don’t have to spend a fortune either. 1.
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If you want to take a walking holiday and really go lightweight, why not get someone else to carry your heavy bags for you? The Edge of Wales Walk offers just that along the spectacular Llyn coast… Many people choose to start the walk at Caernarfon, famous for its magnificent 13th century castle. The route
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