Fjallraven Men’s Canada Wool Padded Jacket Review

My love of Fjallraven is widely documented here on Wild Tide so I didn’t take much persuasion to test out the men’s Fjallraven Canada Wool Padded Jacket. This is a padded shirt style mid-layer jacket that is perfect for throwing over the top of your outfit on chilly days or layering up on really cold days. It has an awesome classic lumberjack style which is truly timeless. I don’t think there is a more perfect garment for wearing in the…

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Great Gifts and Gadgets for An Outdoor Adventurer

Not too far from where I live, on a piece of coast path tucked out the way, there are the remnants of ancient buildings; these now waist high walls make for a pretty practical outdoor kitchen table with some of the most incredible views around. On a cold and dry winter’s morning its a brilliant place to go and prepare a little alfresco breakfast sandwich. It’s also a perfect place to review some great pieces of kit that would make…

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Coleman Coleman BatteryGuard 200L Head Torch and 360 Sound & Light LED Lantern Review

Coleman BatteryGuard 200L Head Torch Review Another excellent stocking filler is the Coleman BatteryGuard 200L Head Torch. This is a powerful and well designed head lamp which has some really great features. I really like the simplicity of the headband. It’s made from a soft, breathable and lightweight fabric but the best thing about it is how it tightens and fits. It is fitted with an ‘easy-tug’ buckle which allows you to just pull on the loose end of the…

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Christmas Gift Guide For Travellers

  If you’ve got a travel mad lad or lady in your life then you may be searching the internet for the perfect stocking fillers for them – well stop your search right now as I’ve collated some personal recommendations for you and the travel lover in your life. If you find this Christmas gift guide useful, you might like to check out my previous Christmas gift guides here.   Jack Wolfskin Packable JWP Pack 18 An awesome present for…

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Petromax Ring Cake Dutch Oven Pan Review with Peach and Honey Campfire Cake Recipe

The cast-iron Petromax Ring Cake Pan is the latest addition to my campfire kitchen. It’s a multi-functional pan that can do several jobs incredibly well. If you’ve read any of my other Petromax reviews you will know that their products are always really well made and of a quality that is in a league of their own. Like their other Dutch Ovens the Petromax Ring Cake Pan is made from cast iron. This incredibly strong material will ensure that your…

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