Review of Fuizion Freeze dried food
With the exception of pot noodles (during my student days) it has been around 25 years since I last tried freeze dried food…. It was on a rainy scout trip in the New Forest, we had walked for miles and…
Gear
If you get properly into any action sport you are likely to become a bit of a gear geek. Most of us like talking about the equipment almost as much as we like using it! So us AWE365 gear geeks decided an outdoor activity equipment blog that is full of adventure sports gear articles needed to be written.
A big part of this is reviews of gear we use. Now we don’t feel that a shallow ‘it was great, here are the features’ review really suffices. So an AWE365 gear review is detailed after lots of testing, so you can really find out how well the action sport equipment works.
There are also outdoor activity gear tips. Such as how to look after particular equipment or what to take away with you on a holiday. This is all from personal experience so expect some useful advice along with a bit of geeky waffle…
Finally everyone loves a top 10. So when one of us knows enough about a particular type of equipment we will write adventure sports gear article to let you know what we think is best.
Being up front we are not huge on gear news. This outdoor activity equipment blog is more about detailed personal experience. That said sometimes a bit of news grabs our fancy and we will feel the need to write about it.
We hope you find the adventure sports gear articles interesting and informative.
Extreme sports fashion on the high street
All extreme sports enthusiasts can instantly name favourite brands for their sport. These brands become much-loved not because they look cool but by doing a good job when doing the sport. We all have our favourites mine are GT for…
Buying cheap bike lights: Knog Frog Strobe review
Buying cheap bike lights can be a lottery. Sometimes you get what you pay for, others you get a nice surprise as we found out in this Knog Frog Strobe review. Buying cheap bike lights Long gone are the days…
Review of Berghaus Women’s Exterra Trek Boots
In the past six weeks, the new Berghaus women’s Exterra Trek boots have carried me just about everywhere! Rather than do an out-of-the box review of Berghaus Women’s Exterra Trek Boots, I’ve put them on, laced them up and tested…
Top 10 Snowboard Packs, Rucksacks and Backpacks of 2012
Snowboard packs are never at the top of anyone’s wish list. But as an essential piece of kit that will outlast other items, I always find myself researching them as heavily as I would when buying a new board. So…
Best light hiking shoes of 2012: Tips to buy trekking trainers
Summer is here so we should all be outside enjoying the great outdoors. So to help you get out on the trail we’ve compiled the best light hiking shoes of 2012. We’ve also put together some tips to buy trekking footwear. Making…
MTB Touring: Where cycling and camping combine
As more and more people are drawn to mountain biking, more and more cyclists are off MTB touring, looking for that perfect harmony between biking and camping. Mountain bikes have taken camping to a whole new level by being able to…
Protect your laptop when travelling: 9 ways to keep tech safe abroad
It’s very common to take a laptop with you when you go abroad. As such, you’ll want to protect your laptop when travelling from both physical threats and hacking or data theft online. To help, we’ve pulled together 9 ways…
2012 HD cameras for kitesurfing reviewed
In an earlier post I went through buying HD cameras for kitesurfing and what you should be looking for in terms of functions and reliability. For this article video I’ve picked a variety of HD cameras at different prices and…
Buying bike lights: Knog Blinder review
If you are out buying bike lights you’ll soon spot Knog products. I’ll start this Knog Blinder review by comparing a pair of Knog lights to a Mac. A PC might be cheaper and do the job just as well, but…
Buying a handheld GPS: 6 best models of 2012 to search for
If you need to navigate in your sport, you’ll know it’s a skill that takes time to master. Buying a handheld GPS is no shortcut, and there’ll always be the need to recognise map symbols, estimate distance and read the…
Portable Battery Pack: Veho Pebble Review in Antarctica
“Sorry, can’t chat, battery’s about to run” I can’t count the amount of times I’ve uttered those words and still not bought a portable battery pack. Despite the continuous stream of new gadgets and technical innovations we’ve been wowed with…
New Travel Gear for Spring 2012
Spring is a great time to be on the lookout for new travel gear. You’ve got discounts on winter gear and last year’s ranges all over the shops; summer stuff just coming out; and now blessed with longer days, it’s…
Review of Schwalbe Hans Dampf EVO Tubeless Tyres for MTB
A good tyre can make a great ride. Check out this review of Schwalbe Hans Dampf EVO tubeless Tyres for MTB to find out why. As the point of contact between mountain biker and the surfaces of the trail, there…
Buying kitesurfing equipment: Best Twin Tip boards 2012
If you’re looking at buying kitesurfing equipment, you’ve likely to have your eye on the best twin tip boards of 2012. So following up from my Buying Twin Tip Boards post, which explained what to look for in a board,…
New Sailing Jackets for 2012
Whoever said that sailing was not a beauty contest was not being honest. I’m obviously kidding, but the new sailing jackets for 2012 are much-prized pieces of gear. These days, sailing jackets are so loaded with accessories that they do…
Review of the Raven Core snowboard: The best cheap snowboard?
The Raven Core snowboard is one of the cheapest snowboards on the market. At the time of writing you can pick one up with Raven bindings for £170. Even so, the low-end price tag comes with impressive sounding specs, such…
MTB Cycling Gear Trends for 2012
Keeping your finger on the pulse of MTB cycling gear trends for 2012 is not an easy task. It’s not unlike keeping your finger on the brake lever while cruising downhill: a little shaky and confusing, but worth it in…
Top 10 new trekking boots for 2012
When buying trekking boots ask yourself, “what are they for?” Trekking can be anything from a weekend wander to a holiday in Nepal, complete with ascent to Everest base camp. Whatever your style the top 10 new trekking boots for…
Review of Overboard Dry Daysack for kayaking and walking
Looking for a bag that suits water sports hiking and more? In this Review of Overboard Dry Daysack for kayaking and walking I look at whether this multipurpose bag does what it says on the tin. Walking with the Overboard…