Most people think Snowdon is where the real action happens. Trouble is, the mountain everyone talks about isn’t always the mountain that stays with you. Ask anyone who loves British hills, and they will tell you Tryfan not only leaves a mark on your memory but sometimes also on your
Here’s the thing with most portable power stations – they’re basically fancy batteries. Handy, sure, but once they run out of juice, you’re stuck unless you’ve got a way to recharge them. That’s fine for a quick overnight trip, but not so great when you’re planning a full weekend off
Everyone talks about fancy gear and high-tech socks, but here’s a truth you discover on any British hike: dry feet are everything. I’ve spent hours in the hills with water sloshing around my toes because I skipped good waterproofing. Once your boots soak through, it’s game over—blisters, cold feet, and
Most people think all you need for camping is a decent tent and a warm sleeping bag. Then you throw in bikes for a weekend in Wales, and suddenly you’re eyeing up racks that cost more than your entire camping setup. Sound familiar? I’ve watched folk drop bikes on the
Struggling to find trail shoes that can handle tough terrain without sacrificing comfort? We’ve been there – mud, rain, rocky hills, and surprise detours up sheep trails. So, we laced up and put several Helly Hansen trainers and sneakers through proper testing. No showroom opinions here – just real feedback
Most people still think going off-grid means either lugging around a noisy, fuel-chugging generator or roughing it with flat phones and cold tea. But the Jackery Explorer 1000 flips that idea on its head. It’s become a bit of a legend around UK campsites and coastal vans, and after a
When a jacket’s named after Lhotse – the fourth highest mountain on earth – you know it’s not messing about. Sitting right next to Everest, Lhotse is steep, cold, and wildly unforgiving. So, for Mountain Equipment to give their top waterproof shell that name? Well, let’s just say the bar’s
Perhaps you have also believed that you need a full rooftop setup to get real off-grid juice. Not true. The EcoFlow 400W solar panel packs enough punch to keep your power station topped up, even when the weather’s doing its usual British thing. If you’ve ever watched your fridge flicker
Most people think you just need an extra thick jumper or a fancier down jacket to stay warm in British winters. I used to think the same… until one soggy October weekend in the Lakes taught me otherwise. Since then, I’ve learned that a heated bodywarmer isn’t just some fancy
Most people think a tyre inflator is just another bit of clutter. Truth is, the right battery powered inflator can save your ride, your camping trip, or your backside in the wet at the side of a B-road. I used to scoff at these faffy gadgets until my mini track
