People often look at folding e-bikes and assume they’re flimsy, underpowered, or only good for a gentle pedal to the shops. If you buy that myth, you’ll miss out on a genuine beast like the Lankeleisi X3000 Max. This is a folding e-bike built like a tank, and made for
Not all bike racks are made equal, especially when you’re hauling e-bikes, chunky mountain bikes, or gear-heavy rides on a camping trip. If you’ve ever stood in a windy car park trying to balance a heavy frame on a flimsy rack, you’ll know exactly what I mean. One wrong move
Most hikers believe a GPS is just for dropping pins and following lines. But when you’re halfway up a cloud-covered ridge with zero phone signal and a map turning to mush in your pocket, you realise just how much depends on your kit. I found that out the hard way
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
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
