My review of the Trail 2 GPS system from TwoNav, a great company making really quite good GPS devices that are simple to use, affordably priced and great for lots of different outdoor activities on foot, bike or vehicle. Who are TwoNav? Two Nav are a Spanish company who started out in 2001 designing trackingContinue reading “TwoNav – Trail 2 Plus GPS System”

All weather warmth and protection for tasks involving a need for some dexterity. I recently bought some Rab Ridge Gloves as I wanted something warm, water/weather resistant and suitable for dexterity based tasks without having to remove them often. Just simple tasks like buckles and zips and operating watches, GPS devices and holding tools. StandardContinue reading “Rab Ridge Gloves”

This is a review of a piece of kit we were sent by a sponsor, Maxine wore it while teaching and on our first aid events and travelling to and from work. I have one but have not had much opportunity to wear it yet so this review has been written by Maxine and publishedContinue reading “Waterfly Bum Bag”

Fenix HL12R Headtorch  Last year I was approached by Fenix Lighting to see if I was interested in promoting their products and the possibility of them sponsoring some of my events, particularly the ultra events that can involve night running. We had a discussion and agreed they would sponsor all 5 of my ultra eventsContinue reading “Fenix HL12R – The only back up or spare head torch you need.”

Fenix HL32R Headtorch  A few months ago I was approached by Fenix Lighting to see if I was interested in promoting their products and the possibility of them sponsoring some of my events, particularly the ultra events that can involve night running. We had a discussion and agreed they would sponsor all 5 of myContinue reading “Fenix HL32r Headtorch”

Fenix HL40R Headtorch  A few months ago I was approached by Fenix Lighting to see if I was interested in promoting their products and the possibility of them sponsoring some of my events, particularly the ultra events that can involve night running. We had a discussion and agreed they would sponsor all 5 of myContinue reading “Fenix HL40R”

LED Lenser H14r.2 Head Torch Review As with all my reviews I will have used the bit of kit for a period of time, my opinions will be based on real world use and conditions. I will not review an item I have not used for a reasonable amount of time or one straight out ofContinue reading “LED Lenser H14r.2 Head Torch”

As part of the Trail Team I get some shiny kit to try out and wear, Mammut the mountaineering company were providing us with our running kit from shoes to jackets and all in between. Now trail shoes are a very personal thing and I was worried that I would not like the kit providedContinue reading “Mammut MTR201 Dyneema Trail Shoes”

As a big fan of LED Lenser products I was really pleased as part of the sponsored kit for the Torq Trail Team I received a SEO 5 headtorch. I already have a H7 which I think is a great price of kit. Appearance wise the torch is a nice bright colour and there areContinue reading “LED Lenser SEO 5 Headtorch”

Recently I bough some Scott Kinibalu’s in the search for a really good light trail shoe with cushioning but having a rock plate and has to drain well. Something that works on all surfaces including trails, mud and on tarmac as I have shoes that work on those seperatley but not a great all roundContinue reading “Scott Kinibalu Trail Shoes”