Gear Reviews

Ever heard the myth that choosing hiking boots is a minefield that could result in nightmare injuries that will ruin your hikes and hillwalks? Well, they are myths. The best walking boots for you are the ones you feel most comfortable in. Let me explain… 20+ years ago your choice of hiking boots consisted of heavy, inflexible chunks of leather …

Finding it difficult to choose between the Garmin Fenix 6 and the Tactix Delta? We’ve got you. Jake and I own the Tactix Delta and Fenix 6, respectively. We’ve trialled both watches in the wild and over numerous hikes and runs. We know what we’re talking about which means you get an unbiased view of two of Garmin’s best multisport …

As I discussed in detail in my post about the pros and cons of using a camping quilt instead of a sleeping bag, I’ve been wanting to make the switch to a camping quilt for most of my adventures. For both reasons of weight and comfort, I’m a huge fan of quilts and I’ve never much enjoyed sleeping in a …

Another Garmin Connect Review? Yeah, but this one is good! What is Garmin Connect and why the review? First, let me say this: if you own a Garmin watch and you haven’t installed Garmin Connect on your smartphone you need to do it now! Done? Excellent, let’s continue. Let’s cover off both these questions fast and move on. Garmin Connect …

In my pre-Christmas post about gift ideas for hikers, I featured the Garmin inReach Mini. While it may initially seem less exciting than one of Garmin’s activity watches, or a new down jacket, it’s the perfect thing to buy for anyone who likes going on adventures and needs a way that they can both summon help and communicate with people …

The OEX Stratoshpere: big name softshell quality at a price you’ll like. Hi, today we’re going run through an OEX Stratosphere review. Softshell jackets became a fetish of mine after I tried on a North Face during a ski to the North Pole. I was hooked. The fit and flexibility were like a second skin, unlike some of the hardshells …

Because it’s such a fully-featured watch and has so many settings and options, it was hard when writing my Garmin Tactix Delta review to cover all the questions people might have. To try to remedy that, and after a couple of months of wearing it myself and figuring out the answers to a lot of my own questions, here is …

Introduction I made the decision to buy a Garmin Tactix Delta after borrowing a Fenix 6 earlier in the year for review purposes. Much as I love my Garmin Instinct, it was a little hard to go back to it after a few weeks with the Fenix’s big full-colour screen, detailed health-tracking functionality, weeks-long battery life, and advanced navigation features. …

Introduction COROS are a relatively new contender in the sports watch arena and they’re definitely worth considering if you’re in the market for a serious upgrade. Admitedly, the Apex is aimed squarely at triathletes with a claim of being, “The best watch a triathlete could ever own.” But don’t let that put you off – this COROS Apex review is …

Treksumo was created with hiking and trekking in mind, but from time to time we step off the well-beaten hiking routes in order to explore and review gear we think should have a place in your packing list. A good example of this is the hiking boot alternative category as today we’re going to be walking through a quick Altra …