Tilley Classic Winter Hat In Harris Tweed Review

I’ve got a Tilley T3 Wandered Hat which is awesome for keeping your face in the shade and your head cool in hot, sunny weather. So what are your options for colder weather and climates? Well you could wear a beanie or bobble hat to keep your head warm but they’re not going to keep you shaded from the rain or look sophisticated like a real hat. That’s why today I’m going to be reviewing the Tilley Classic Winter Hat…

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Petromax Deubelskerl Loden Men’s Jacket Review

I’m a huge fan of Petromax and love every piece of their campfire cooking gear that I’ve used, be it their Dutch Oven, Ring Pan, Waffle Iron, Kettle or Portable Hobo Stove. This year Petromax have branched out and have created clothing that lives up to their reputation. I’ve been wearing the Petromax Deubelskerl Loden Jacket recently and will be reviewing it here for you today. Petromax have taken their love of the outdoors and their ethos of using high…

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Oboz Men’s Bridger 8″ Insulated Waterproof Hiking Boot Review

If you’ve been frustrated by the cold weather hindering your winter adventures in the wild, then you may be in need of some kit designed for the coldest months. This is why I’ve been testing out the Oboz Men’s Bridger 8″ Insulated Waterproof Hiking Boot. I wore them on a cold walk along the Cornish coast path, luckily these boots are as good at keeping your feet warm in cold conditions as the seals that swam alongside me are at…

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A Camping Trip to Corfe Castle in Dorset

At the very end of the summer we took a camping trip up to Dorset which is a place I’ve visited a few times but certainly haven’t explored thoroughly yet. We were looking at where to stay and ended up going for the Corfe Castle Camping And Caravanning Club Site. It’s in an area of Dorset that has lots and lots to do as well as being part of the excellent Camping and…

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Wild Country Zephyros 2 Compact Tent Review

As much as I love a huge family, multi-room, house like tent – you’ve got to love a small, compact tent. It’s brilliant to have a lightweight tent that can easily be carried on the trail and packed in your backpack. The Wild Country Zephyros 2 Tent has some great light weight credentials: on the scales it comes in at just 1.9kg, this makes the tent really easy to carry when backpacking. With the measuring stick, when the tent is…

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