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
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
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
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
Rechargeable and distance-sensing head torch that doesn’t break the bank? Head torch technology has come on a long way since I started working in the outdoors. My first ‘proper’ head torch was a Petzl Zoom. It had a massive alkaline battery and came with a spare bulb – it was also like a candle in […]Continue Reading
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