Gear Review

Reviews of hiking and camping equipment or clothing

Terra Nova Titan Bivvy Bag – Gear Review

9
A robust, high performance, breathable bivvy. Premium price and quite heavy - perfect for extended use.After a few less than satisfactory, clammy nights in...
Montane Medusa rucksack - side angle

Montane Medusa 32L Rucksack – Gear Review

7
I was in search for a lightweight, no fuss, simple design pack and then I stumbled upon the Medusa. I discovered it offers this...

Hi-Tec Zuuk – Gear Review

0
Hi-Tec recently contacted us asking if we could give them our opinion on their newly released shoe, the Zuuk. These shoes are aimed at...

Force Ten Helium 100 Tent – Gear Review

7
A lightweight one man tent, that comes with a small pack size and a very attractive price tag.I purchased the Force Ten Helium 100...

Camelbak Performance Bottle 650ml – Gear Review

0
Am I dribbling or is this water going everywhere? My wide mouth 1L Nalgene flask was great for carrying water, secure and bombproof, I can't...

OMM Adventure Light – Gear Review

0
OMM (Original Mountain Marathon) portray this 20 litre pack as a stripped down running rucksack aimed for fast paced days out, but how does...

Hi-Tec V-LITE ALTITUDE ULTRA LUXE ION-MASK – Gear Review

3
At a glance Value - 10/10 Comfort - 10/10 Waterproofness - 10/10 Grip - 9/10Video ReportField test On a rain sodden day in the Mourne Mountains a few months...

Survival vs Sleep

3
After spending a freezing January night shivering, without sleep, under a poncho on Belfast's Cavehill it dawned on me that what you can survive...

Montane Prism Primaloft Jacket- Gear Review

5
I bought this jacket as a mid-layer of insulation that could be used for cold days on the hills and extra insulation for sitting...

New Trent IMP120D – Gear Review

0
Brand – New Trent Model - IMP120D Item type – Reserve Battery Pack Price - £39.98 FOREWORD As a proud owner of an LG Nexus 4 Android phone –...