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…
You’ve put the tent up, you’re tired and hungry, and now you want your cookware to perform. Neil Braidwood lifts the lid on some smart sets. Sea to Summit XPot…
Lightweight year round tunnel tent with loads of features. Three pre-shaped colour-coded alloy poles slot into the correct colour sleeves on the Stormtex flysheet. The inner tent is already attached,…
Hikers and runners will love this feature rich sports watch. Finnish company Suunto have been making navigational devices since the 1930s. In fact, the word ‘Suunto’ is Finnish for direction.…
Instant camp food has come a long way. I add hot water and give my verdict on what’s available just now Wayfayrer FoodsChilli con carneThis is a well established large…
Practical, showerproof shorts for the street or the trail. When you’re running canicross with your dog, you need to wear a waist belt, similar to a climbing harness, meaning leg…
Neil Braidwood tries a new 12 hour handwarming solution. Hand warmers have been around for a long time. The first lighter fuel versions have been around since the 1920s, while…