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

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: 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

REVIEW: Mountain Equipment Firefly Sleeping Bag

Richard Prideaux Brands Bushcraft and Campcraft Gear Camping Gear Mountain Equipment Richard Prideaux Gear Reviews Sleeping Bag UKClimbing Video Reviews May 22, 2019 No comment

A lightweight 2-3 season down sleeping bag from Mountain Equipment reviewed for UKHillwalking.com I reviewed the 2019 Mountain Equipment Firefly down sleeping bag for UK outdoor news and discussion site UKHillwalking.com. It’s small, light and cleverly designed – but is it warm enough for a Welsh spring? From the review: The next thing any good […]Continue Reading

REVIEW: Country Innovation Woodlark Waterproof Smock

Richard Prideaux Brands Bushcraft and Campcraft Gear Bushcraft Gear Clothing Country Innovation Richard Prideaux Gear Reviews Waterproof Clothing January 22, 2019 No comment

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

REVIEW: Grayl Ultralight Water Filter

Richard Prideaux Brands Bushcraft and Campcraft Gear Camping Gear Grayl Richard Prideaux Gear Reviews Video Reviews Water Filters and Purifiers December 6, 2018 No comment

Simple and lightweight water filter for solo use Water filters are becoming increasingly popular in the UK hiking and outdoors market, and what was once seen as a niche item for overseas travel and expeditions are now starting to be habitually carried in the UK by adventurers of all types. The Grayl Ultralight purifier bottle is a […]Continue Reading

REVIEW: Helikon Tex Bushcraft Satchel

Richard Prideaux Brands Bushcraft and Campcraft Gear Helikon-Tex Load Carrying and Luggage Richard Prideaux Gear Reviews Utility Packs Video Reviews November 6, 2018 No comment

Versatile shoulder bag with extra features that appeal to the outdoor user How somebody organises and carries their kit is a very personal but important decision. Uncomfortable and heavy bags can sap your strenght and enthusiasm and prematurely end a trip, but inappropriate and unsuitable bags can break, tear and ensure vital equipment gets lost. […]Continue Reading