REVIEW: Hikvision Lynx L15 Thermal Monocular Review

Richard Prideaux Brands Hikvision Richard Prideaux Gear Reviews SAR Gear Technology Thermal and Night Vision April 26, 2021 No comment

Thermal imaging monocular that’s (relatively) affordable and worth a closer look It wasn’t THAT long ago that a thermal imaging device was a rare and elusive object. If you were working with the sort of budget that can only come from government funding then you could probably find a way of getting hold of one. […]Continue Reading

The Gear Show – Episode 1

Richard Prideaux Boots and Footwear Boreal Brands Clothing Helikon-Tex Hiking Boots Kore Essentials Mountaineering Boots The Gear Show Utility Clothing Video Reviews Windproof January 28, 2021 No comment

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REVIEW: Trespass Soulmate Gilet

Amy Green Amy Green Gear Reviews Brands Clothing Fashion Mid Layers Warm and Insulated Layers January 21, 2021 No comment

Classically styled gilet with Coldheat technology, ideal for cooler days in the countryside We were recently contacted by Trespass about potentially reviewing some of their outdoor gear, after a browse of their website and some communication about sizes, they sent across the Soulmate Women’s Padded Gilet in the colour ‘Moss’ which is a countrywear type […]Continue Reading

REVIEW: Olight M2R Pro Warrior Torch

Richard Prideaux Brands Hand Torches Lighting Olight Richard Prideaux Gear Reviews SAR Gear Survival Gear Tactical Lighting Utility Lights Video Reviews September 13, 2020 No comment

Rechargeable 1800 lumen LED flashlight with multiple modes Olight are starting to really make a name for themselves in the SAR, tactical and outdoor professional world – so when they offered their 2020 M2R Pro rechargeable LED torch for review I was very curious to see how far they had come since we reviewed one […]Continue Reading

REVIEW: Grisport Gamekeeper Boots

Richard Prideaux Boots and Footwear Brands Bushcraft Gear Grisport Hiking Boots Richard Prideaux Gear Reviews Video Reviews June 14, 2020 No comment

High-ankle leather walking boots from an Italian manufacturer Normally I would write out about 1,000 words for a gear review – but as we have a bit more time on our hands (Lockdown…) then I decided to try and make a more comprehensive video review for the Grisport Gamekeeper boots. Now, this is not our […]Continue Reading

REVIEW: Lomo Zipped Full Sleeve Changing Robe

Amy Green Amy Green Gear Reviews Brands Lomo Warm and Insulated Layers Waterproof Clothing Watersports Wild Swimming January 27, 2020 No comment

Long sleeve zipped changing robe for watersports and other outdoor activities As far as watersports go, I have only ever been able to say that I am an Open Water Swimmer. However, for the review of the Lomo Changing Robe, I think that is actually spot-on. Swimming is an activity which can, and does, happen in […]Continue Reading

REVIEW: Keela Merino Long Sleeve Top

Amy Green Amy Green Gear Reviews Base Layers Brands Bushcraft and Campcraft Gear Bushcraft Gear Clothing Keela Survival Gear January 12, 2020 No comment

Long sleeve baselayer top made with Merino wool I only discovered Merino baselayers a few years ago when I picked up a long sleeved tee in the sales. I wore it so much that Christmas resulted in a second slightly heavier weight long sleeved tee ended up in my wardrobe. These two have served me […]Continue Reading

REVIEW: Polymath Products OmniTorch

Richard Prideaux Brands Bushcraft and Campcraft Gear Bushcraft Gear Lighting Polymath Products Richard Prideaux Gear Reviews SAR Gear Survival Gear Utility Lights November 19, 2019 No comment

Tiny LED torch with multiple attachment options A few weeks ago I was asked a very pertinent question: “Do you really need another sodding torch?” Open on my browser was the page on the TRC Outdoors website for the Polymath Products OmniTorch – a cube-shaped LED cliplight with multiple attachment options. I have enough LED […]Continue Reading

REVIEW: Boreal Ordesa Boot

Richard Prideaux Boots and Footwear Boreal Brands Hiking Boots Richard Prideaux Gear Reviews UKClimbing October 29, 2019 No comment

Lightweight leather walking boots reviewed for UKHillwalking.com I reviewed the Boreal Ordesa leather walking boots for UKHillwalking.com. From the review: From a distance the Boreal Ordesas look like most other 2-3 season leather walking boots, with a slight drop towards the heel in the upper and a slightly streamlined style. They probably aren’t going to […]Continue Reading

REVIEW: TRC Outdoors Cierzo Shirt and Timmy Hat

Richard Prideaux Brands Clothing Richard Prideaux Gear Reviews TRC Outdoors Windproof September 10, 2019 No comment

Ultralight windproof layer in subdued colours I’ve been aware of UK veteran-owned brand TRC Outdoors for a while, so when Brian from surveillance and fieldcraft specialists Kamouflage Ltd offered to send me the TRC Outdoors Cierzo shirt and Timmy hat to try out over the summer I was happy to help out. I had the opportunity to try them both out […]Continue Reading