Last summer Sarah Hannibal ran the Silvretta 3000 and reviewed the Inov-8 Roclite 275 trainers. This is a follow up with more trail running in Galtur, Ischgl, Silvretta and Paznaun Valley plus additional activities in Austria wearing the Inov-8 Roclite…
I always like to have a pair of trainers that are technical enough for countryside trails whilst looking stylish enough to pass as everyday trainers. So I was keen to conduct this Teva Arrowood review, and to find out if these super…
Ask a snowboarder about their boots and you’ll not get an indifferent reply. Boarding footwear illicites such a strong response because comfort makes or breaks your day. So after 14 years of comfort, I decided to write a review of Northwave…
We are stoked to have a pro review of Hyperlite Scandal wakeboard from Alexis ‘Lex’ Balladon, the new UK Master Ladies National Champion. But this is not just about the board, she has reviewed her entire set up, including the Hyperlite System…
Although it’s tempting to stay indoors during colder conditions, winter walking can be hugely rewarding if you are properly prepared. But what clothing do you need, and what gear should you take when cold weather hiking? So stop making excuses to stay indoors, and get outside…
Looking for a pair of versatile approach shoes? Or trying to find all-round tough adventure travel footwear? Read this review of Haglofs Vertigo II as they may be what you are looking for. The Haglofs Vertigo II are top of the range ‘approach shoes’…
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is a source of all manner of gadgetry – and amongst the madness there are some real travel finds. So if you want to know the 10 best travel gadgets of 2016 read…
Having recently been converted to specialist socks, I was excited to conduct a review of Bridgedale technical socks for hiking and running. This was partly because I could retire some socks, that like Sir Bruce Forsyth had gone on a little longer than they should. But strictly…
Good fitting and comfortable flip flops can be hard to find, good fitting, comfortable and durable almost impossible. So when I heard about the new Hudson Rubber Flip by BOGS I was about as excited as I can get about…
To be honest when faced with the opportunity to conduct a review of Teko eco-friendly socks my first thought was ‘how am I going to write about socks?’. But Teko don’t just make ‘socks’, they make high performance sports footwear that…
As a dedicated wearer of skate trainers, I didn’t expect robust hiking shoes to dominate my footwear choice for the last few months. But since pulling on the Anatom V1 Trail for the first time my skate trainers have remained almost…
At the start of the summer a friend who is new to MTB asked, ‘What mountain biking clothing should I buy?’ We discussed it over a pint, which planted the seed for this article. What interested me is that none of the clothing is essential, so what…
Every year, usually about fifteen minutes after you’ve finished eating your Christmas dinner, the annoying adverts for the January sales start. It’s because this is the time companies start to get desperate to rid themselves of last season’s stock on…
If like us you love skiing but hate carrying skis and poles then Skiweb, the award winning ski & pole carrier, is just what you need! We have all seen skiers struggling with equipment around the resort, slip sliding around…
Whether you’re new to climbing or looking to replace a well-worn and well-used pair of shoes, it’s always important to buy climbing shoes that fit correctly. If you want to have the best grip and hold out on the rock…
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing activities in the UK, which will come as no surprise to anyone who climbs regularly. If you’re thinking about getting into the sport it is good to know a little about the…
What you pack for a hiking and kayaking trip can sometimes make or break the whole experience. Fail to prepare properly for a rainy break and you’re going to spend a lot of time either sitting indoors or getting miserably…
Teva are well known for their robust trekking sandals. I have had the same pair of Teva Hurricane’s since 2002, and despite wearing them every summer and on plenty of holidays, they are still in good condition. But this post…
Having mountain biked since I was a kid the thought of attaching my feet to the pedals has always seemed alien to me. But enough of my friends have tried it, and liked it, that I thought it was about…
