I’m very lucky that I get to use and test some great outdoor products. Some, of course, fall by the wayside and never make the cut because, in my heart of hearts, I don’t believe in them. If I don’t believe in them, I can’t recommend them. Simple. Fortunately, the vast majority of products I get to test I’m…
After a long, hot summer that seemed to go on and on, it was, at times, easy to forget that the onset of winter would soon be upon us. Well, after drying ourselves off from our family walk earlier today, it’s fair to say that the change to autumn has been rapid and significant this…
Only last week I was explaining to a hiking buddy how I’m getting increasingly frustrated with my hydration bladder bag and hose system. Over time, the taste has deteriorated significantly, and it seems that I spend as much time pulling it apart to clean it and flush it through as I do actually using it….
Throughout the summer months we’re outdoors virtually every day as a family. Whether we’re just mooching around our local park or woodland, or planning a larger scale coastal path trek with overnight camps thrown in, the kids spend a lot of time on their feet. While they absolutely love the long summer days, whiling away…
Sandwiches and a variety of savoury snacks? Check. Weekend treats dusted with sugar? Check. A flask of hot tea or chocolate? Check. A stunning natural landscape so you can soak up the views? Check. Let’s face it, this has the makings of a very good picnic. We are, however, missing one key ingredient: a picnic…
As both of our little ones already own gorgeous and practical Amamaya Lukla Merino wool baselayers, when we heard that the company were considering broadening their range, we were super-excited. We were even more excited to learn that we’d have very special access to this new range before they went on general sale! You see,…
Jesse has just turned 4, and having him in hiking boots has made such a difference to him, and us, in the great outdoors. He’s nimbler on his feet, more secure in his footing and far more comfortable than he ever was in wellies. The problem is that most toddler hiking boots pitch their smallest…
I’m always on the lookout for new meal ideas to keep me happy and energised on my outdoor adventures. When we’re camping as a family and have the same base for a few days, we love nothing more than to prepare and cook meals from scratch. In those scenarios we have the ability to transport…
At this time of year, when the mercury drops, I know that I need access to a wider range of clothing and gear than at other times of the year. That way, I can tailor my layering system to meet the demands of the activity and terrain that I’m taking on. Although I wouldn’t be…
We’ve been huge fans of Keen since we’ve had the kids. With so few companies offering genuine outdoor footwear for toddlers, it’s such a good job that companies of this nature exist. I’ve ranted previously on Twitter about the lack of outdoor brands who extend their range down to the youngest adventurers of all. It’s…
