GADGETS | Out and About With The Griffin Reserve 18,200 mAh Power Bank
What is it?
Griffin Reserve Power Bank 18,200 mAh
Aailable in Black or Grey
£42 Buy it here
Technical details
Two USB ports: max-rate charge port -12 watts of power (5 volts at 2.4 amps); standard-rate charge port – 5 watts of power (5 volts at 1 amp)
Recharge from any wall charger, car charger or...read in full »
GEAR | Splashing About With The Dog In The Amanda Wellies by BOGS
What Are They?
Amanda Slip On Wellington Boot by BOGS
Available in Emerald or Black
Priced £70 Find Out more
Features
100% Waterproof
Made from rubber
Midsole rebound cushioning for extra comfort
Featuring Bogs Max-Wick lining to keep your feet dry
DuraFresh bio-technology helps combat stinky odors
The Verdict
It’s no fun squelching around in wet socks & boots.
And for those...read in full »
GADGETS | Watch A Movie Under The Stars With The Incredible BenQ GS1 Camping Projector
What is it?
BenQ GS1 camping projector RRP: £529
Stockists
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Technical features
Cable-free outdoor family entertainment with built-in USB reader
Palm sized, 1kg light weight and 3 hour battery life
WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
Project 60” big screen from just 1m away
Drop proof and IPX1 Splash Proof
Hassle free setup within seconds
Various pre-set picture...read in full »
GADGETS | Find Out Why We Love The Braven 405 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker - Review
Looking for a sturdy portable Bluetooth speaker with excellent sound quality and incredible battery life? The Braven 405 is the ideal speaker for camping and travel. Read on for our full review.
What is it?
Braven Active 405 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Stockists
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Features
24 hour playback time
IPX7 waterproof
Speakerphone
Shockproof
2100MHS internal battery
Two HD drivers...read in full »
GEAR | Rambling With The Dog in the Salomon Quest 4D Women’s Walking Boot
What are they?
Salomon Shoes Quest 4D 2 GTX Women’s Walking Boots
On sale for £119 at time of writing, from Millet Sports
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Features
Nubuck leather for longer wear and durability
High-cut profile for increased ankle support, stability and protection
Gusseted Tongue connecting to the upper preventing debris from entering the shoe
Textile with abrasion...read in full »
GADGETS | Edifier Extreme Connect Bluetooth Portable Speaker
What is it?
Edifier MP260 Extreme Connect Bluetooth Speaker
Stockists
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Inside the box
Speaker
Carry pouch
Micro USB to USB cable
3.5mm audio cable
User manual
Features
Built-in microphone with Bluetooth phone answering capabilities
Micro SD card, USB audio streaming
3.5mm auxiliary port
RMS 2W×2
Built-in 1400mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 12 hours of play
What did we think?
The whole...read in full »
GEAR | Laugh in the Face of Rubbish Weather in a Funky November Rain Waterproof Poncho
What is it?
Oriental Bird print waterproof rain poncho £49.99from November Rain
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I’ve had mine a few weeks now and have been out and about camping, glamping and walking in England, Wales and Scotland. Given the unpredictable weather the UK is prone to,...read in full »
CAMPING | Sleep In Total Comfort on The Outwell Dreamboat Double 7.5 cm SIM - Review
What is it?
Outwell Dreamboat Double SIM 7.5cm
RRP. £239.99
Stockists
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Camping World £239.99
Features
4 season
Available in single and double sizes, in either 7.5cm or 12cm
Deep profile
Generous width
Ultra tough stretch polyester with soft-on-skin technology
Latest flat valves
Delamination-proof TPU construction for extreme durability
Extra large horizontal air channels to reduce weight and pack size
Carry bag...read in full »
GEAR | Hiking In Scotland & Wales In The New KEEN Terradora Boots - Review
What are they?
KEEN Terradora Waterproof Women’s Boots £109.99
Features
Cleansport NXT™ for natural odor control
4mm multi-directional lugs
Breathable mesh lining
Cushion panel takes pressure off the achilles
Dual density PU footbed
ESS stability shank for support
KEEN.DRY ® waterproof breathable membrane
Lightweight breathable mesh and synthetic upper
Low-density EVA midsole
The verdict
As well as looking incredibly funky, the first thing...read in full »
GADGETS | Power On The Go With The Varta 16,000 mAh Power Bank
What is it?
Varta Power Bank 16,000 mAh
Stockists
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Features
Compact and powerful 16,000 mAh Li-Ion battery
3 x USB Out ports: 2.1A and 2.4A
5 blue LED gauge for charge and discharge indication
Short-circuit, over-discharge, over-heating protection
What did we think?
We tend to run down phone batteries...read in full »
GEAR | We Discover Lots of Uses for Osprey Ultralight Drysacks
What are they?
Osprey Ultralight Dry Packs
High visibility reflective graphic printing
Fully waterproof roll-top closure
Coated fabric with taped seams
Bright funky colours and lots of different sizes available, from 3L to 30L
Priced £8 to £18 | Shop Osprey Dry Packs
As well as traditional uses, like keeping phones and cameras dry when at...read in full »
GEAR | Two Bare Feet Adult Snorkel Set Review
What is it
Two Bare Feet Snorkel Set; Fins, mask and snorkel
Small/Medium suitable for UK 4.5 – UK 8.5
Large/X-Large suitable for UK 9 – UK 13
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I’ve snorkeled a few times and have previously rented gear and on my last trip I borrowed a Cressi set...read in full »
GEAR | Traveling in the Tropics with the Hydro Flask 21 oz Standard Mouth - Review
Collaboration
Keeping drinking water insulated and ice cold on when traveling in hot places isn’t always easy, but the superb 21 oz Hydro Flask insulated water bottle does the job! See our full review…
What is it?
Hydro Flask Standard Mouth in Lemon21 oz / 621 ml capacityTempShieldTM ProtectedKeeps cold up to 24...read in full »
CAMPING | Fuel Your Outdoor Adventures With Tasty & Nutritious Firepot Dehydrated Meals
4 of the Firepot meals available
What are they?
Firepot Dehydrated Meals RRP: £10 for a 2 pack taster pack
Healthy Dehydrated Food
High-quality natural ingredients
Slow cooked in small batches
Quick and easy to prepare, ready in 10 minutes
Stockists
Amazon.co.uk
Outdoorfood.com
On their website, Firepot promise simple, nutritious dehydrated meals made with real ingredients and no preservatives, so...read in full »
CAMPING | Outwell Cardinal 2017 Double Sleeping Bag Review
Outwell Cardinal double sleeping bag
What is it?
Outwell Cardinal Double Sleeping Bag
RRP £139.99
This sleeping bag is no longer available, but you can find other double sleeping bags at Outwell.com
You can find more double sleeping bags at Go Outdoors
The Outwell Cardinal sleeping bag is a double mummy style sleeping bag featuring Isofill...read in full »
GEAR | Thule Stir 35 Litre Men's Roarange Backpack - Review
What is it?
Thule stir 35 Litre Backpack, Men’s and Women’s versions available in various colours RRP: £115
Stockists
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Technical Features
Easy access lid with protective storm flap
StormGuard system combines a partial rain cover with a waterproof bottom liner to create a fully weather proof bag
StormGuard provides better access, keeps gear...read in full »
GEAR | Woly Sport Anti-shock Insoles 3d Plus from Fresh Steps
What are they?
Woly Sport Anti-shock Plus 3D Insoles
£9.99 fro Fresh Step
Find out more
Features
Cushioned for maximum performance
Breathable microfibre
Shock-absorbing inserts
As an over pronator with flat arches, I can’t wear any shoes without insoles, especially if I’m planning on walking any real distance. I must admit to having quite a few pairs of...read in full »
CAMPING | Discover Ultra Comfortable Camping With The Outwell Centuple Double Camp Bed
Fed up of deflating air mattresses, rock hard SIMs or uncomfortable and rickety camp beds? Welcome the awesome new Outwell Centuple sleep system into your camping life, and you’ll never spend another uncomfortable night under canvas again. Read on to find out how we got on with the Outwell Centuple.
Left:...read in full »
GEAR | The North Face Women's 100 Glacier Full Zip Fleece Review
What is it?
The North Face Women’s 100 Glacier Full Zip Fleece
Sweet Violet Stripe
£43.50 from Simply Hike
Features
Zip-in compatibility
Exposed centre front zip
Two secure-zip hand pockets
Shock-cord adjustment at hem
Embroidered logo
Ultraviolet protection factor UPF (30+)
I’ve had my The North Face Glacier fleece for the past 6 weeks, and during that time I’ve been on...read in full »
GEAR | Reviewing The Osprey Tempest 30ltr Backpack, Or As I Call It, "My Precious..."
Last year I climbed Snowdon for the first time, and I noticed a disproportionately high number of fellow walkers wearing Osprey backpacks, it felt a little like they knew something I wasn’t privy to.
I have to admit to only being vaguely aware of the brand up to that point. Actually,...read in full »