Overtrousers, some people hate them, other people swear by them. When the heavens open, as seems to be the case every other day at the moment, I take a look at RAB’s Bergen trousers. They look good, but do they perform? I seem to be going through a […]
After swapping links with Greg Brock, he kindly offered to take me caving in a well-known cave called Swildon’s Hole in Priddy, Somerset. I jumped at the chance of trying a more exciting cave and so on a fairly brisk February morning we met in the car park […]
In winter Chub fishing can be a great way to make the most of the short days. Even when the weather is at it’s coldest you can still pick up a few Chub on the river. There is no need to make things complicated in fact I find […]
Climbing Toubkal was a challenge I had been contemplating for some time. It was recommended to me by good friend and fellow mountain junky who said that I really should climb it in the winter. So, when I spotted a great deal travelling with the Adventure Company for […]
After hearing reports of grayling being caught from my local stretch on the river Avon and having never caught one before I just had to give it a go. This was not the first time I had attempted to catch one of these illusive fish, but with good […]
If it’s waterfalls and stunning scenery you are after, this walk gets my vote for one of the best in Wales. Not only does it have Sgwd yr Eira or the “falls of snow”, but many other beautiful falls all along its route. There is also a lot […]
The Dartmoor Suede boot from Gelert is advertised as an all round terrain boot, and and at just £59.99 its certainly one of the more affordable boots. So what do they feel like on? The first thing you notice when you put this boot on is the comfortable […]
Buffalo Systems were the originators of the Pertex/pile system and have been making jackets or “shirts” as they like to call them for over 30 years. Pertex is a densely woven fabric with high capillary action and when combined with any of the five Buffalo developed pile linings, […]
I thought I was going to have problems reviewing this product as I have no sense of smell. This is great after a long day walking in the hills as I don’t get the waft of smelly feet, but not so helpful with a product that promises to […]
The field towel is advertised as anti-bacterial, quick wicking and highly absorbent, and can also be used as a scarf, bandana, and sweat rag. This seemed a tall order for something that once rolled up fits in the palm of your hand. I was also surprised to find […]
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