Gear reviews

Gear Review: Vaude Power Lizard 2-3 person tent

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Helen Webster

RRP: £525 (currently on offer at various retailers)Weight: 1.5kg When heading out on overnight or multi-day adventures, an ultralight tent can offer one of the biggest savings in weight. We’ve been testing this 2 to 3 person tent from Vaude…

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Gear review – Tilley Hiker’s hat

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Paul Webster

Recommended Price: £85Weight: 108g Canadian brand Tilley are famed for their hats – whether you think that’s famously well-made and durable or famously expensive. For many years I baulked at the price being so much higher than alternatives, but I…

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Gear review – Keen Venture mid hiking boots

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Paul Webster

Recommended Price: £129.99Weight: 550g per boot (mens’ size 10) I’ve usually found boots and shoes from Keen to be a good match for my relatively wide feet, with a roomy toe-box. So I was interested to try out the new…

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Gear Review: Osprey Lumina 45 women’s backpack

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Helen Webster

RRP: £220Weight: 0.77g (M) The last thing you need when backpacking is pack that’s heavy before you even start loading up all your equipment, food and water. The Lumina is a women’s specific backpack from Osprey that is ultralight –…

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Gear Review: Vaude Trail Spacer 18 rucksack

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Helen Webster

Recommended Retail Price: £130Weight: 550g This running vest/rucksack hybrid from Vaude hasn’t so much grown on me as clung to me. Incredibly form-fitting and stretchy in places where packs are usually rigid, once secured by the narrow chest and waist…

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Gear Review: Bridgedale Mid Weight Stormsock waterproof sock

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Helen Webster

RRP: £32 Available in 2 colours (black and khaki) and 4 unisex UK shoes sizes (3 – 5.5, 6 – 8.5, 9 – 11.5, 12+) I’ve worn waterproof socks regularly for winter running for the last few years, for comfort…

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