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Book Review: Coastwise by Peter Firstbrook
It's hard to describe just how fascinating this book is for anyone who loves the British coastline. From sea stacks and estuaries to avocets and the dreaded quicksand, Peter Firstbrook has made room for everything you might want to know about the British shore.
Review: Decathlon Winter Leather Hiking Boots
For years, I thought that the fluff on the top of boots was a fashion thing. It wasn't until I bought my first pair of fluff-topped hiking boots back in 2006 that I realised there's a lot more to it than wanting to look like you've wandered out of Dr. Zhivago.
Review: A Spotter's Guide to Countryside Mysteries
A Spotter's Guide to Countryside Mysteries is the new book from naturalist John Wright and reveals the secrets by a multitude of countryside oddities.
Snoozing in a Cornish Bell Tent: a review of Higher Pendeen Camping
Only in the morning could I see the full extent of Higher Pendeen's wilding. The field is lined with unmown grasses and wildflowers and large central chucks of land are the same. It's basically accommodation managed by bees, butterflies and all the other creatures that see a blade of grass as quite a long journey. It's glorious.
Review: The Eco-Friendly Youman Tee (on Kickstarter now)
I agreed to test out and review the Youman Tee for one simple reason: Youman is a company that has taken on the burden of creating a product where sustainability is put at the heart of the design, not just the heart of the marketing. As an added bonus, the t-shirt is fantastic. Check out my review on this innovative tee!
Review: The Knog Oi Bike Bell (of dreams)
I often cycle along shared paths where overtaking people is a constant necessity. When I got the Knog Oi bike bell for Christmas, I couldn't believe such a sleek bell existed. And it only got better. Check out the review and never again yell 'EXCUSE ME!'
Review: OMM Kamleika Waterproof Jacket
I'm no mountain athlete, or any type of athlete for that matter, but I have been searching for the perfect waterproof jacket for around 15 years including three years at sea with many a squall and wave trying to hug me.I bought the OMM Kamleika last winter and we've been having a head-rush love affair ever since.
Book Review: Climbing the Seven Volcanoes by Sophie Cairns
Climbing the Seven Volcanoes is a story of grief, of extraordinary human resilience and dedicated mental effort. It's a story of chronic illness, of identity and of the self. It's a huge achievement of a book let alone of human endeavour.
Isobaa Merino Review, Or: How I Fell in Love with a Jumper in Midsummer
Isobaa gave me a great opportunity to test out their merino clothing this summer. From the mountains to the moor, I took it for a ride with zero washing.
Review: Tour Du Mont Blanc Guidebook and Map
Vertebrate Publishing got in touch with me back in April to ask if I fancied a copy to drool over and review. I mean, they didn’t use the word ‘drool’ but I’m assuming that was what they meant because I have never, ever seen such a perfectly put together hiking guide.