The Salomon Trail Runner II 1/2 Zip Tech Tee is a lightweight, technical running top. If features ventilation panels and gel pockets for longer runs. I challenged Salomon’s performance claims thoroughly by running in 30degree C heat with humidity at a high of 85%. So how did it […]
The Phantom 65L rucksack is part of Gelert’s Beyond range and is one of their high specification entry level backpacking sacks which also features the new Hybrid Flex back system. It has been designed with comfort and practicality in mind, and the Phantom certainly boasts plenty of features. […]
The 1000 mile mountain biking sock is made from a new Wool Ultra material which they say is lighter than conventional wool, has superior wicking qualities resulting in 30% faster drying and helps combat odours. They sound good, so we sent Olly Christian out on his bike to […]
The TK2 Trekking Coolmax sock from German company Falke, is a mid volume hiking sock designed for walking in the warmer months with the aim to keep the impact areas protected as well as circulating air to keep your feet cool. I thought it was time to take […]
The concept of the new Salomon XR Crossmax is to bridge the gap between a road and trail running shoe. A ‘hybrid’ that can take you from urban jungle to woodland track. The questions are…..can a single shoe perform in these different environments without compromising running comfort? Is […]
The Hilly Anklet sock as far as i’m aware is primarily aimed at runners, however as more people are trekking lightweight in the summer months and abroad this sock seamed like the ideal one to test out on such a trek in the Alps. Great design features and […]
When you think about whitewater rafting, you might assume that you have to travel to some far flung National Park to have a go. We thought the same until we heard about some of the man made whitewater centres that are dotted across the UK. Cardiff International Whitewater […]
Caving in the Mendip hills in north Somerset can vary hugely from cave to cave, so with in mind we decided to go with local guides from Black Rock Outdoors. We decided on a cave called Rods pot as it was a little more of a challenge than […]
Imagine you could run faster than 20 miles an hour and jump over 7 feet high. Well now you can – welcome to Bocking! Based on the running movements of a Kangaroo, Bocking or Power Bocking was invented by a German guy of the name of, yes you […]
Tidal bore surfing is by no means a new sport, however it comes as a surprise to many that it is even possible. Climbing into a river at exactly the right time to catch that elusive wave attracts the more adventurous surfer, and surfing the Severn Bore is […]
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