Why Freeze-Dried Food is a Good Choice for Hiking

Why Freeze-Dried Food is a Good Choice for Hiking

Luke and I are currently planning our first multiday hike, and one topic keeps coming up in conversation: what is the best food to take? It may seem like a simple question, but there is actually a lot to think

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,

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

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: Musto Essential Crew BR1 Jacket

Review: Musto Essential Crew BR1 Jacket

Choosing what to wear outdoors in the British springtime can be a minefield. This year we had an unusually cold winter, with widespread freezing weather and snow well into March, yet the early May bank holiday was the warmest on

Review: Vango Helix 300 Tent

Review: Vango Helix 300 Tent

Anyone who reads this blog knows that we are massive camping fans, and love heading off with our family tent for a few days under canvas. Up until now, we’ve shied away from smaller backpacking style tents in favour of