Douglas Crag wild camp
John found some pretty exceptional views and conditions waiting for him at Douglas Crag
Osprey Exos 48 Litre Backpack Review
Check out John's review of Osprey's mid-capacity pack - the Exos 48
Thermarest Neo-Air Voyager sleeping mat review
The opportunity arose for me to field-test the Thermarest Neo-Air Voyager sleeping mat. I currently use the Thermarest Xtherm Max which has vastly improved my camping experience. I enjoyed taking a look at how the Voyager differs from the xTherm and how it compares in performance, comfort and weight. Winters chill could be felt as I approached […]
Osprey Aether AG 70L Pack Review
First Impressions Having never used an Osprey backpack before I looked forward to seeing if they lived up to the high expectations the Osprey brand carries with it. My previous pack the Vango Nanga served me well. How would the Osprey Aether 70 compare? My first impression of the Osprey Aether backpack was that […]
Lowa Renegade GTX Mid – Boot Review
Over the past five months I’ve been putting the Lowa Renegade GTX Mid hiking boot to the test to see how it performs with Irish mountains,woodlands and trails. Before going into a performance review I’d like to mention how I found the boots out of the box. FIRST THOUGHTS Firstly the Renegade boot felt […]
To Venture once more..
John spends a day wandering around the Mournes, taking in the sights and sounds of the Irish Autumn
Columbia Men’s Titan Ice Technical Tee Shirt Review
The Omni-Freeze technical tee from Columbia intends to keep you cool and fresh in warmer climes. John has reviewed it here.
Bridgedale trekker mid-weight hiking sock review
John reviews the Bridgedale trekker, a mid-weight three season hiking sock.
Columbia men’s Titan Pass Half Zip Fleece Jacket Review
Lightweight microfleece pullover RRP £45 Over the past few months I’ve been trying out the Columbia Titan Pass half zip fleece – a light weight pullover fleece. With Winter fast approaching I was able to leave my down jacket at home during the warmer months and give the Columbia fleece a try. The Men’s Titan […]
Last days of Summer
John and his wife Anne enjoyed a day out hiking at Slieve Binnian during some wonderful end of summer weather.
