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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
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
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
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
Over-the-head waterproof smock with a tough outer fabric After reviewing their Raptor waistcoat I was contacted by UK brand Country Innovation to take an early look at their brand new waterproof smock design – the Woodlark. It’s listed on the Country Innovation website as being “made from a tough cotton outer fabric, which, when combined […]Continue Reading
Photography vest with military-spec fabric and 15 pockets Photography waistcoats like this are basically load-carrying vests and systems for a very civilian market, and the Raptor waistcoat from Country Innovation seems to be pitched straight at that market of photographers, birdwatchers and anybody who regularly points optics at wildlife. I admit from the start that Continue Reading
Technical outdoor clothing designed for birdwatchers Well… I’m not a birder. Or at least – I’m not a particularly good one. I would be a pretty terrible outdoor instructor/educator if I didn’t have SOME ornithological knowledge, and I can tell you the names of most of the feathered things that fly past when I’m out […]Continue Reading
Rugged fleece jacket with windproof membrane Helikon-Tex have been on the radar of outdoor enthusiasts and professionals, hunters, military personnel and security contractors for a couple of decades now, and they produce good kit. I have been wearing the Helikon-Tex Classic Army fleece for nearly 5 months and I think I’ve got a good angle on it […]Continue Reading
A thermal overlayer from a British manfacturer I’m always a little wary over equipment marketed for ‘outdoor professionals’. It is normally shorthand for “here is something we already sell, but with patches on the knees and oh, it’s also now 20% more expensive”. Snugpak, best known for sleeping bags and the classic Softie jacket, offer […]Continue Reading
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