My dad got me into the outdoors as a kid. I’ve been into everything rom biking to hiking, snowboarding to paddle boarding, climbing to kayaking and running to rowing ever since. This has taught me that the right gear makes…
Once upon a time we only had natural fibres… fast forward to today and maybe it’s now all about synthetic materials? Well, it appears more people than ever now choose merino wool products for outdoor activities. So let’s take a…
Are you on the hunt for some versatile waterproof trainers for travel and adventure? Then spend 5 minutes reading this article introducing Loom Footwear. New to the sneaker market they decided to create one pair of shoes that does it…
Looking for some ergonomic sport socks for trekking and running? I would guess probably not as ergonomic is not a term often used with clothing let alone socks. But read this review of Falke Socks to find out why you…
When you are hiking, versatile lightweight outdoor clothing can make a huge difference to your comfort. For this Helly Hansen hiking gear review I tested a range of their clothing, mainly during a trip to the Lake District in Cumbria,…
Looking for a technical but smart t-shirt? Then a breathable merino polo shirt may be the what you are looking for. Read this review of Hardvark Pique Polo to find out if it is the top for you. Introducing Hardvark Back…
If you ski or snowboard away from the piste, tour or hike for your lines, then you work much harder. Next to your skin, the baselayer is arguably the most important part of your ski clothing, particularly when working hard.…
Looking for a technical women’s t-shirt for summer activities? Then read this HH Merino Light SS review by adventurer Sarah Hannibal. It has been tested hiking, mountaineering and climbing in the Alps and mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Summer alpine hiking brings with it a…
If you’re embarking on a trek there is some essential walking gear you need to get organised. While the route can be changed on the fly, your gear for hiking holidays will stay the same – get it sorted and you…
For the last three season I have been wearing Helly Hansen thermals for my snowboarding adventures. So I think it is about time I wrote a review of Helly Hansen baselayers. I will also ask the question are they the best…
Ever wanted a smart shirt that behaves like a technical layer, performing everywhere from meetings to mountains and date nights to days travelling? It is rare to find stylish versatile technical clothing, which is why I was keen on this…
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…
Welcome to the first edition of Best Ski News 2014. We intend to post a weekly ski news article summarising the world of skiing throughout the season. We appreciate that is is still 2013 but as this news really applies…
