What we tested New LifeStraw Go with 2-stage filtration €54.95 Buy it here Technical features Uses replaceable activated carbon capsule to reduce bad taste, chlorine and organic chemical matter for up to 100 liters (26 gallons) Uses advanced hollow fiber membrane technology (0.2 microns) to remove waterborne bacteria and protozoa up to 1,000 liters (264…
What I tested Black Diamond Ladies Arete Tee £35.00 Buy it here Technical features Quick-dry, moisture wicking fabric Four-way stretch Breezy silhouette Neckline V stitch and back stitch Size: XS-XL The verdict I’m a size 14 and went for the Large and it fits perfectly. I don’t find normal t-shirts are very flattering, but I…
What I Tested Hi-Tec Ravine Walking Boots £119.95 from Tog 24 Buy them here Technical Features V-LITE lightweight design Pittards leather upper Dri-Tec waterproof, breathable membrane Removable PU sockliner Vibram rubber outsole for traction and durability Made in Europe I’ve had my Hi-Tec Ravine Walking Boots for several months now, so I’ve had the opportunity…
Walk Details Kinder Downfall from Hayfield, circular route, see it here. Hard/challenging 14.6km / 9 miles 695m 7.26 Hours On Friday evening we leave work, and in less than an hour we’re pulling up at Hayfield Campsite in the High Peak. I’ve been wanting to walk Kinder Scout since reading a friends blog article…
What we tested Olixar Power Up Kit 2500mAh £59.95 Buy it here Kit includes Power Up Kit carry case Travel adaptor with 4 USB ports 2500mAh portable power bank 2 Retractable Lightning and Micro USB charge and sync cables UK, US, AU and EU plug adaptors What did we think? We took the Olixar Power Up…
The entrance to Hayfield campsite Where did we stay? Hayfield Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Kinder Road, Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 2LE £6.45 to £10.95 pp/pn Members’ and non-members’ tents, trailers and motorhomes welcome, but no caravans Grass pitches Hardstanding with EHU Childrens play area Pets welcome Camping pods & ReadyCamp available at this…
What I Tested Royal Robbins Noe 3/4 Sleeve Tee – Dk Lapis XS to XL sizes available £50.00 Buy it here Product Details Garment Washed Sweetheart Neckline Roll-up Sleeve tabs Pleated front detail Easy Sweep Hem What I Thought At the start of the summer I got my hands on this tee and since then,…
I have to admit to being a bit of an adrenaline junky, and I tend to enjoy most activities that get my heart pumping and scare me slightly. Having recently started climbing however, I was a little surprised to find that climbing an indoor wall, gives me the same surge of adrenaline and endorphin rush,…
Camping with Style in the Ardèche, France on an adventure camping holiday with Acorn Adventure.
There are more tent options available than ever, so where should you start? In this guide we share the main things to consider before buying a tent. We’ve all got our favourite brands, and regular campers will be aware of some of the features that set aside the premium brands, but that doesn’t make choosing…
We all make plans, set ourselves goals and have places we want to see and things we want to do some day. I’m one of life’s butterflies, flitting happily from one thing to another, endlessly fascinated and enthralled and eager to see, do and experience as much as I possibly can. Whilst this makes for…
The summer was grudgingly underway and just before the school holidays, we were invited to visit Surf Snowdonia, for a weekend of surfing and glamping. A weekend of glamping and surfing In the middle of the mountains? Heck yeah! Our stay Friday 8th July to Sunday 10th July 2016 surfsnowdonia.co.uk The location Surf Snowdonia is…