Two arch rival brands, both revered in outdoor sports, have made the subject of down sourcing their most recent and contended stage. Over the last few years, The North Face … Read more

Ever since Joseph Gerber launched his Gerber ‘Legendary Blades’ in 1939, the brand has taken off in the outdoor tools market. Specializing in knifes and tools, it has pioneered the way in compact products that service an adventurer’s daily needs. The multi-tools meet the demands several outdoors activities, helping the brand develop a strong relationship with outdoor enthusiasts across the market.

This review is first of a short series of blogs covering ‘old favourites,’ the sort of gear that not only works superbly, but is durable and reliable for any adventure. … Read more

It’s not everyday that you hear of world-first rock climbing ambitions meet with scientific research on the same perilous face in Southern Africa. But for a group of professional rock … Read more

The best and most accessible climbing is found in and around the Krabi region, on the south west coast of Thailand. The two most popular (and arguable best) spots are on Phi Phi island and Railay Beach. Other prime destinations for climbers are Koh Yao Noi and Koh Lao Liang, although these are certainly not the best places to learn to climb.

n July two friends and I set off to tackle a two and half week section of the Pyrenean Haute Route (HRP). This route starts on the Atlantic coast, in the town of Hendaye, and makes a complete traverse of the range, eventualy arriving on the shores of the Mediterranean, at Banyuls-sur-Mer.

Founded in 1942 in Sweden, Thule are the favoured accessories brand by a number of car manufactures. As well as having their own adventure team, Thule are also revered for their styling products which are nows the hallmark of any weekend adventurer. The brand’s collection caters caters for summer and winter adventure pursuits, covering carriers for snowsports, watersports and cycling.

Nick Bennett writes about his kayaking holiday to Norway this summer

What distinguishes the Haglöfs design of such a travel bag from its competitors, is that despite its simplicity, it packs an almost limitless variety of possible uses. This means that as your required demands of a primary storage gear change with the time of day, the environment or climate, or even just your location, you will always be able to rely on the adaptable Travel Pouch for safe preservation of your most valuable possessions and documents.

Patagonia’s Nano Puff Vest is striking. Indeed, as I was somewhat taken aback about just how brilliant the blue was on this range, selecting it ahead of the only marginally sombre alternative colours, jet-black and mango.

There’s a long list of brands who pitch sunglass styles that claim to meet the demands of entirely different activities, a tough corner to defend when it comes to catering … Read more

Haglöfs started in a shed in Torsång, Sweden in the spring of 1914. The very first product Victor Haglöf made was a backpack which sold for a mere SEK 0.9 … Read more

As one of the world’s premium bike manufacturers, Californian bike manufacturers Specialized have a reputation for rolling out two-wheeled mountain beauties. Eager to find a bike that would take the terrain … Read more

In the aftermath of the European Elections, news of the overland arrival of a group of musicians calling themselves “The Glitch Mob” was bound to cause some kind of stir. But … Read more

Last week, the results of research from the University of Southern California about the dangers of high-protein diets made national headlines, adding to a growing body of literature about the … Read more

If you’ve passed through Edinburgh over the last year you may have noticed the outdoor photography exhibitions in St. Andrews Square. We got in contact with Steve Bloom, the man behind … Read more

When most of your time is spent bounding up jagged, snow-covered peaks at blistering speed, it’s hard to imagine that your life may be ended in the less perilous surroundings … Read more

For many of us, just the thought of clambering around to grab something from above the kitchen cabinet is dizzying. But for rock climber Alex Honnold, who makes a living … Read more

When talking about motivations behind career choices, it’s easy to be convinced by Californians. During an interview with Alex Honnold in November, the professional rock climber explained the importance he … Read more

Today I am sitting here next to a dusty bike and a pile of dirty laundry piled high with white crusted cycling gear.  It’s legitimately gross to think that I … Read more