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What I Tested CimAlp Ladies Hoggar Technical Hiking Trousers £79.90 See the full CimAlp hiking trouser range Technical Features Waterproof, breathable and lined Ultra lightweight Stretch, comfort fit UV protection of 40 UPF The Verdict The CimAlp Hoggar 2 ladies trousers a lightweight, but thanks to their mesh liners I found that they kept me…
Every now and again we come across a product so awesome that we can’t wait to tell everyone about it. So what is this wondrous thing I’m positively frothing about? It’s a mirror. OK hang on, stay with me on this and let me explain. The Magic Mirror is in fact an easily portable, robust…
In February I headed down to the Cornish coast for a weekend break in St Austell, staying in a beautiful little bungalow at Heligan Woods Caravan and Camping Park. Read on to find out all about my stay! Where did I go? Heligan Caravan & Camping ParkHeligan Woods, St. Ewe, Cornwall PL26 6ELCaerhays Deluxe Bungalow…
Where did we go? Rowan Lodge (sleeps 2) Hope Bagot, Ludlow, Shropshire Priced from £58.85 per night Glamping Hub We loved the soft furnishing and decor throughout Our Visit As we neared our destination we ascended high up into the hills, eventually disappearing into a cloud, with dimly visible sheep marking the common either side…
What did we test? CimAlp Men’s Warm Technical Base Layer Trousers £34.90 CimAlp Women’s Warm Technical Base Layer Trousers £34.90 Technical details Optimal moisture transfer for all your activities Extra-soft, brushed interior for superior comfort Odours limited by IONIC technology by CimAlp Ergonomic, feminine shape Flat stitcghing What did we think? We’re keen to spend…
What is it? Braven 105 Active Waterproof Speaker RRP: £44.99 Stockists Amazon.co.uk Features Rechargeable Bluetooth speaker Internal HD driver 8 hours of playback IP67 waterproof Speakerphone Shockproof 800MAH internal battery 1 year warranty What did we think? Inside the box you’ll find the speaker, a tiny little micro USB charging cable, instruction booklet and a…
What is it? MUSON Action Camera, HD 1080P Sports Cam RRP: £39.99 Stockists Amazon.co.uk Product Features 2.0″ Inch Full Color LCD Display Built-In WIFI 30-meters Waterproof Wide-angle Lens Video Resolution:1080p30/720p60 Photo Resolution: 12M/8M/5M/2M Burst Photo: 3 Photos Time Lapse: 2s/3s/5s/10s/20s/30s/60s Power Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz/Auto What’s in the box? I’ve never been more impressed by the presentation…
What I tested CimAlp Winter Thermal Touchscreen Gloves (size medium) £19.95 Buy them here Features Brushed interior for warmth and softness Conductive fingers so that you can use your phone while wearing your gloves Stretch wrists for the perfect fit Sizes small to XL available Conductive thumb pad The verdict I’ve been after a pair of gloves…
Where did we go? Cofton holiday park Cofton Lane South Devon Dawlish EX6 8RP Tel: 01626 890111 Prices: from £320 for a weekend stay in a luxury caravan Website: coftonholidays.co.uk What did we think? Cofton holiday park is located in South Devon along the historic coast of Dawlish, known for its Jurassic past and excellent…
What We Tested Keen Big Kid’s Hikeport Mid Waterproof boots in dress blue/fiery red £59.99 buy them here Technical Features Waterproof leather and textile upper Cleansport NXT™ for natural odour control Breathable mesh lining Non-marking rubber outsole and padded tongue Removable metatomical EVA moulded footbed Bungee laces Secure fit lace capture system Waterproof breathable membrane…
What I tested CimAlp Men’s Hoggar Technical Walking Trousers £99.90 Buy them here Technical features 6cm shorter leg version of the Hoggar men’s trousers Unparalleled freedom of movement for maximum protection Half-elastic waistband with adjustable loops, raised at the back for excellent kidney protection Preformed knees for ease of movement Hyper-comfortable stretch Breathable and waterproof…
What I tested KEEN Men’s Galleo Waterproof Boots, £139.99 Cognac/Dark Chocolate Available in 3 different colours Buy them here Technical features Dual compound rubber outsole European Made with materials from around the world Full length stability shank Heel locking eyelet Integrated PU heel cushion KEEN.DRY® waterproof breathable membrane Metal eyelets Metatomical EVA footbed Synthetic collar…