Review: Amazfit GTS 2 Mini

Review: Amazfit GTS 2 Mini

I was gifted an Amazfit GTS 2 Mini for the purposes of this review. I have been wearing it for the last month and all views are my own. Since my old fitbit finally fell to pieces, I have been

How to Choose the Best Walking Boots for you

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you probably know how much I extol the benefits of walking. The advantages it brings to our physical and mental well being are huge and, fortunately, it’s a very accessible pastime to

Review: CimAlp Quebec 2 F Warm & Waterproof Outdoor Trousers

Review: CimAlp Quebec 2 F Warm & Waterproof Outdoor Trousers

I don’t know what it is about me, but I always find trousers difficult to buy. Hence I tend to go cheap and cheerful and resign myself to the fact that I’ll never find a pair I really like. This

Review: 8K Flexwarm® Heated Jacket

Review: 8K Flexwarm® Heated Jacket

Disclaimer: I was gifted an 8K heated jacket for the purposes of this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. if you click through and make a purchase I may earn a small commission,

Weird Fish Celebrates 25 Years

Weird Fish, the popular lifestyle clothing brand is celebrating its 25th birthday, and we’re joining in with the party! The Weird Fish story began in October 1993, inspired after a walk along a coast path in Cornwall. The brand set

Review: Boba Hoodie and a guide to babywearing in winter

Review: Boba Hoodie and a guide to babywearing in winter

I have to admit that I didn’t really get into babywearing the first time around. I bought myself a carrier for Finn but then only used it a few times and ended up ebaying it. This was mainly due to

Introducing The Helpful Hiker’s Amazon Page

Introducing The Helpful Hiker’s Amazon Page

Exciting news! I have joined the Amazon influencer program, which means that I now have an easy way to share my favourite outdoor gear with you all. I have my own Amazon store featuring handpicked outdoor equipment and clothing for

Review: SunGod Sierras

Review: SunGod Sierras

I love this time of year, particularly the bright days when the sun is shining and the Autumn colours are so vivid. Due to the low sun, I find that I wear sunglasses now as much as I do in

Review: Travall® Guard

Review: Travall® Guard

As I have mentioned many times on here in the past, we have A LOT of camping gear these days. In fact, our tent alone takes up most of our boot space weighing in at a hefty 29.5kg and packing

Review: OUTXE Savage 20000mAh Rugged Power Bank

Review: OUTXE Savage 20000mAh Rugged Power Bank

We recently spent a couple of days camping in the New Forest and, unlike us, we opted to go without an electric hook-up. As it was only a short trip and a warm time of year, I was sure we’d