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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
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
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
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
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
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
MOLLE Day pack with versatile compartments From a distance the First Tactical Tactix 1-Day Plus looks like pretty much any other MOLLE daypack – webbing systems along the vertical surfaces, zipped compartments and compression straps. I admit to having a bit of a prejudice towards MOLLE packs. The MOLLE/PALS system (Modular Light Load carrying Equipment) works well […]Continue Reading
A lightweight hillwalking boot that performs well on the rocks I have been using the Mammut Ayako High GTX boots for a few months and they are sticking equally well to rock and to mud. The full review is on the UKHillwalking.com website here, and the video review is above. From the review: Moving onto rocky […]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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