We review the best hiking and active clothing, outdoor gear, tents, camping gear, accessories, campsites and more.
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…
What is it? The North Face Men’s Quest Jacket in Black £72.95 Buy it here Jacket features Lightweight Waterproof Lined hood Elasticated cuffs Zipped pockets Adjustable hood Mesh lined The verdict My dad needed a decent waterproof jacket, so when we were given the opportunity, he was the perfect person to test out The North…
Where did we stay? Wigwam® Holidays Ribble ValleyMoorgate FarmDinckleyBlackburnLancashireBB6 8AN www.wigwamholidays.com Need to know £75 per cabin per night for 2 people Discount when booking 5 nights or more Arrivals from 3pm departure by 10:30am Cabins all have heating, electricity, kitchen, bathroom, outdoor firepit and outdoor seating Cabins sleep up to 4 people Bedding and…
What we tested Grizzly Guardian 1.5L Camping Kettle £29.99 Buy it here What did we think? There are two things that we noticed immediately about this kettle, the fact that it’s very light despite having a respectable 1.5l capacity and the design of it’s base. At 308g the kettle is extremely light, making it suitable…
What is it? Discovery Adventures Stretch Jacket Electric PinkCraghoppers RRP £175.00NOW £52.50 Buy it here Technical features What did I think? The vibrant hue of the bright pink Craghoppers Discovery Adventures Stretch Jacket might not be for all, but I adore bright colours! For Autumn and Winter walking in particular, it’s a nice way to…
Where did we go? Round the Woods luxury yurts Morton Lane Weston Longville Norwich NR9 5JL FInd out more What did we think? Having never been to Norfolk before and loving this time of year, I was particularly excited about our visit to Round the Woods. After leaving work early on the Friday we set…
What are they? Reef Miss J-Bay Womens Flip Flops £49.99 from The Board Basement Buy them here What did I think? These Reef flip flips are actaully full grain leather sandals with a rubber sole. Unlike most flip flops I’ve had and the ones I normally use at the gym, these include an anatomical arch…
The Airedale trousers feature Craghoppers’ AquaDry Membrane making them both waterproof and breathable. They also have a good amount of stretch making them very comfy, and essentially, easy to walk and scramble in.
The ultimate bell tent accessory, a portable wood burning tent stove is a warm and practical addition to your camping set up.