We review the best hiking and active clothing, outdoor gear, tents, camping gear, accessories, campsites and more.
The North Face Women’s Drew Peak Hoodie £45 in store at Ultimate Outdoors Features Draw cord hood Front kangaroo style pocket 100% cotton Ribbed cuffs and hem The Verdict I’d been looking for something that would keep me cosy in the tent ruing our early spring camping trips, and a weekend away in Nottingham saw…
Where did we stay? Llyn Gwynant Campsite, Nant Gwynant, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4NW Gwynant.com The lowdown £9 – £11 pp/pn, reduced prices for kids Hot showers On site pizzeria Flat grass pitches Limited number of pitches available with EHU Dog friendly Stunning lakeside location 6m minimum space to be kept between tents from different groups…
I simply adore the time between Christmas and New Year. I’m lucky enough to have the entire week off, which means free time and the opportunity to go for plenty of walks in the hope of burning off some excess Christmas calories. Today that meant I also got the chance to put some new Heat…
What I tested Teva Arrowood Lux Mid WP Available in 3 colours: Grape Wine, Cognac and Black £120 Buy them here Product features Full-Grain Waterproof Leather Upper Waterproof Construction Float-Lite™ Midsole and Outsole Rubber Outsole Inserts PU Removable Sockliner The verdict Although they aren’t really meant to be a rugged all-season walking boot, we thought…
What I tested Brook Milatex Jacket in Black Was £150 Now £49.95 Buy it here Technical features Milatex 3000/3000 fabric Waterproof, breathable and windproof Warmth without weight Herringbone printed Tafetta lining Fully taped seams Adjustable rollaway hood Scooped back adjustable hem Adjustable cuffs and waist Inner map pocket The verdict The Tog24 Men’s Brook Milatex…
We think the Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 4 is the perfect weekend camping tent that’s fast and easy to put up by one person and offers spacious standing-height accommodation. Read on for our full review. What is it? Therm-a-rest Tranquility 4 tent Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk Technical features Freestanding tent, 4 or 6 man versions available…
Mpow 2 in 1 Clip on Smartphone Lens Mpow 2 in 1 Clip on Smartphone Lens Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk Technical details of Lens 10X Macro Lens 0.6X Professional Wide Angle High Definition Lens 37mm Thread Widely compatible with most iOS and Android smartphones If there’s one thing I love more than camping, it’s…
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…
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…