I have used countless hiking socks over countless number of hikes in the US. I’ve used Thorlos, Sorels, WigWam’s and names I’ll probably never remember. Yet, nothing comes close to Smartwool socks for hiking or winter weather wear. Smartwool socks are made from special, premium New Zealand wool (another word for shearling). This is the same wool used in high-end shearling products, including the popular Ugg Boots. Because Smartwool socks are made from such high-quality shearling, they are incredibly soft and cozy to wear. Continue Reading

If you are a keen hiker you’ve probably bought several outdoor jackets or coats over the years and none of these jackets come cheap. That’s why it’s so important to make sure that the jacket you purchase will tick all the right boxes. You should ask yourself whether it is adequately insulated so that it keeps you warm as toast during cold conditions, whether it’s waterproof or shower proof and whether it comes with any added extras to make your life easier. We discover if the Outdoor Research Axcess Jacket does all of this for you. Continue Reading

Patagonia Airflow Cap

Unlike 99% of caps on the market, the Patagonia air flow cap has been designed so that it’s completely breathable. Usually when you wear a cap in hot weather or during physical activity, your head sweats and this makes your hair stick to your head. This can lead to a very smelly cap but this particular Patagonia Air Flow Cap contains carbon particles which absorb the bacteria in sweat that causes bad odours. If that wasn’t enough, the Patagonia cap is also reflective to the suns rays and it contains UPF sun protection factor 15. Continue Reading

What clothes to bring when camping in the wilderness

The Wilderness

Struggling to decide what clothing you should bring with you when your out camping in the wilderness? Well don’t get caught short when camping, no matter what age or level of experience you have, you should always be aware of the basic (and not so basic) clothing to bring. From the bottom up you must be well covered and dry. So here is a little article i found called Wilderness camping clothing which gave me a rough idea on what i needed to bring when i went for a trip out into the woods. Continue Reading

Outdoor Research Revel Jacket- Excellent

Looking for a good lightweight jacket? There are plenty to choose from at the moment and most if not all are good quality items well worth taking a closer look at. In this instance we are going to take a look at the Outdoor Research Revel Jacket.

The Revel jacket features a light weight pertex 2.5 layer stretch fabric which makes it efficient at keeping you dry in some pretty bad weather as well as acting as an effective wind stopper. The Revel Jacket also remains flexible and easy to wear unlike some of its competitors whose jackets tend to get stiff, crinkly and uncomfortable when the temperature falls. Continue Reading