A review of the Rohan Aira Ultra-Lightweight Waterproof Jacket. A gift from Rohan. Let me introduce you to the Rohan Aira Ultra-Lightweight Waterproof Jacket, which I’ve been trying out over the last couple of months (though mostly admiring it in … Continued
A gear review of the Rohan Tamar Waterproof Overhead Poncho, a long length hooded waterproof smock designed to keep you dry when taking part in your outdoor hobbies. I love to try new gear, and this is something a bit … Continued
This review features a set of Mac in a Sac Origin waterproof outer layers that I received thanks to a collaboration with Ordnance Survey (originally published February 2024). OS don’t sell outdoor gear anymore, so I’ve updated my review (October … Continued
Part of Jack Wolfskin’s pack-and-go range, the JWP Shell jacket is designed to keep you dry and comfortable wherever you happen to be today – on the way to a meeting, heading out to lunch with friends, or exploring a … Continued
I’m not really a proper water sports person, in that going on paddle boarding or kayaking adventures isn’t really part of my weekend repertoire, but I do have a tendency to enjoy outdoors activities that involve me and my stuff … Continued
Back in the autumn I took myself on a little adventure. The view from my new desk at work offers tempting glimpses of the Cotswold hills that surround Cheltenham. The highest point in this AONB is Cleeve Hill, just a … Continued
A few weeks ago I shared on here a bit of a spendy list of things I’d buy tomorrow if I had the money (and time to use them). One of the less expensive things that made it onto that … Continued
This review is of the leather version of the KEEN Terradora waterproof boots I raved about last summer. Those boots are light, as flexible as a pair of trainers, and super comfortable on concrete. I got them primarily for my … Continued
I love music. I rarely am anywhere sat in silence, and so a portable speaker is can be found on my kit list whatever I might be packing for. I’ve had all kinds of portable speaks in the past, I’ve … Continued
Well it’s December, the Christmas adverts are on the telly box, the town Christmas lights are on, the shops are playing non-stop Christmas music, and we’re being warned of “last order for pre-Christmas delivery” dates. So can you really blame … Continued