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REVIEWS
A selection of my reviews for various bits of outdoor kit
Bluefin Paddle Boards Review – all you need to know about their SUP range
Are These Inflatable BlueFin SUPs Worth It? If you're on the hunt for a reliable, high-quality inflatable stand-up paddle board (SUP), then the name Bluefin paddle board is likely already on your radar. Over the past few years, Bluefin has risen to prominence as one...
Hire a camper van to enjoy the freedom of vanlife now
Camper Van Hire - ENJOY THE FREEDOM IN A COST EFFECTIVE WAY I've always been attracted by the idea of owning my own camper van, and taking off on a road-trip adventure whenever I like. I'm currently unsure of what kind of camper van exactly would suit my...
OS Maps App Review – a walk route planner for your phone from Ordnance Survey
The OS Map App is the perfect way to discover new walking routes, plan walks and download maps to your phone to stay on track even when you have no signal. OS Maps App - review of the Ordnance Survey Phone Map App with subscription I've...
Review: Lowepro Photosport Pro AW III 70L Backpack – a superb large rucksack for the dedicated photographer
The Lowepro Photosport 70L Backpack is an excellent large rucksack with some great features to carry lots of specialist camera equipment as well as your hiking and even camping gear! Read on to learn more about my review... Lowepro Photosport Pro AW III 70L...
Review: Zephyros Compact 1 V3 Tent by Wild Country
The Zephyros Compact 1 V3 Tent by Wild Country is a great value lightweight tent, perfect for when you need a really low weight tent such as backpacking. Review of the Zephyros Compact 1 Tent by Wild Country I'm always on the lookout for great products to suit...
Lake District Wild camping in the Helm 2 Compact tent by Wild Country
What a stunning location on this wild camping trip in the Lake District - a perfect location to pitch the Helm 2 Compact tent A superb wild camp in the Lake District in the Helm 2 Compact tent With a rare free weekend night and the Lake...
Review: Lowepro Photo Sport III 24L Backpack
The Lower Photo Sport 24L Backpack is a great specialist camera bag with lots of useful features to take with you on day trips Review: Lowepro Photo Sport III 24L Backpack I’ve got a range of ruck sacks for my outdoor adventures and the Lowepro Photo Sport...
Review: Manfrotto BeFree Advanced Tripod
The Manfrotto BeFree Advanced Tripod is a robust and lightweight tripod great for travel photographers Manfrotto BeFree Advanced Tripod - Review Regular readers of this blog will know it’s about hiking/travel & photography - so this Manfrotto BeFree...
Review: Helm 2 Compact Tent by Wild Country (Terra Nova)
The Helm 2 Compact tent is one of the best value wild camping tents out there and for someone like me who is budget conscious then that is vital Helm 2 Compact Tent - independent review: I'm always looking for great value products and the Helm 2 Compact tent by...
Wild camping – beginners guide, essential kit & useful tips
Wild camping lets you see the outdoors in ways and at times that few others do Wild camping - a guide to what you need TO PLAN THE PERFECT ADVENTURE I've wild camped for many years now and wild camping is a brilliant and unique way to experience the outdoors in a...