Successful Kickstarter campaign brought this innovative cycling gadget to life. Cycling can be dangerous, especially in cities and towns. Inadequate cycling lanes mean that cyclists are exposed to motorised traffic,…
Lightweight, waterproof mid boots for a day on the hill – or longer. Gone are the days of breaking in a new pair of hiking boots. Innovative materials and flexible…
Feature rich and perfect for snow and high altitude conditions The quality of these gauntlet-style gloves is brilliant. Leather fingers and palms, plenty of padding, a carabiner to keep them…
Not just for pregnant women and old people, compression socks are popular in the sporting world too, finds Neil Braidwood. Compression socks are a common sight at many runs these…
Neil Braidwood find this new waterproof jacket a great fit – for a dog. Our Springer Spaniel Ruby doesn't stay clean and dry on walks in the country or in…
The versatile head/neck/face warmer gets even better. We all know Buffs. They’re everywhere. Easy to carry, slip on, slip off. Wear it your way – round your neck or round…
Compact tent ideal for backpacking. MSR (Mountain Safety Research) has been around since the sixties, when it was just a simple newsletter promoting safety in the hills. Today the company…
Lightweight sleeping bag liner can be used on its own in warmer weather. Sleeping bag liners are often overlooked by many wild campers – it’s something else to carry, and…
Recently upgraded integrated cookware from Swedish stalwart doesn’t disappoint. I am a big fan of the Primus range. The quality is always superb, and everything is cleverly thought out. This…
These robust classic trail shoes have become a new winter favourite with Neil Braidwood I confess. I hated cross-country running at school, bunking off to my mate Richard’s house whenever…