Gear Reviews
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Osprey Atmos 65 Review
Introducing the Osprey Atmos 65 My Atmos 65 was both a very last-minute and, as it turned out, a very…
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Garmin Instinct Review: The Ultimate GPS Watch?
Introduction: A Huge Garmin Instinct Review I’ve now had the Garmin Instinct for over six months, so I finally feel…
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Hiking Boots vs Trail Runners: Which are Best for You?
Your plans are set, gear packed and all that’s left is to choose the right footwear for your hike. The…
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Garmin Vivosmart HR+ Review: An 8/10 Hiking Watch
General: a small, but very capable sports watch. Rugged and reliable, the Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is a great option for…
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Garmin Vivoactive 3 Review: Initial Thoughts
Although I’ve had it a while, I’ve finally decided to write this Garmin Vivoactive 3 review. Okay, let’s see how…
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History of Down Jackets: From Innuit to Catwalk
The Innuit beat Berghaus to the punch by about 1,000 years Continuing our ‘what is a down jacket‘ series, it’s…
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What Is A Down Jacket? The Complete Guide
Carinthia down jacket, an essential piece of outdoor gear for expeditions such as a crossing of Greenland. When Jack Frost…
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Petzl Tikka Headlamp Review: Lumen Overload
The Petzl Tikka headlamp – note the red light lens that can be used for emergency signalling. Can you ever…
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Sealskinz Cold Weather Sock Review: The Perfect Gift for Hikers?
The Sealskinz cold weather sock review – photo taken after crossing Lake Baikal as the socks were a little smelly…
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Spot vs Garmin InReach: The Best Satellite Communicator
Intro Before we get into this review, I thought you’d like to know that we’re in the process of writing…
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