I browsed supermarkets looking for omega 3 tablets which didn’t contain any fish in vain for years. One day, I just gave up on my not-so-good memory. But it’s exciting times – Nothingfishy finally created a vegan omega 3 supplement! This is probably the best news I’ve heard in a long time. Nothingfishy obtains omega …
Monkey Fist Climbing is a new British brand specializing, for now, in handmade skincare products. They launched in late 2014 as a vegan-friendly brand with four main products. I had the pleasure to receive two of their products for review – the banana scented Tip Stick and the 1oz Balm. Price £6.10 for the Tip …
Inov-8 makes lightweight running shoes for all environments with a variety of soles and cushioning. They’re a fairly new company in the outdoors market, having been around since 2012. I recently bought their new roclite 280 shoes for hiking and a bit of trail running. Price £75-£85 Manufacturer description “The roclite™ 280 is a great …
Give Kitchen is a brand new vegan food delivery service that makes a difference. Launched in June 2015, the company delivers fresh cruelty-free meals to your door, and for every order, they offer a meal to someone less fortunate. When I was offered a sample of their meals for review, I had to say yes. …
Since getting a car and not having to backpack every time I go camping, I’ve decided to invest in a bigger tent for a bit of extra luxury. I went for an entry-level tunnel tent by Vango, the Drummond 400. Price £150-£220 Manufacturer description “The four-person Drummond is a fantastic entry-level tunnel tent that is …
Puffin watching has been on my adventure list for a long time. Although I managed to spot one single puffin from far, far away at Holyhead earlier this year, that didn’t completely satisfy my puffin-watching cravings. So the other week, I set off to the Farne Islands, in Northumberland, where there are around 20,000 breeding …
Time to compile my list of climbing gear favorites for Summer 2015. From rock shoes to softshells, these are my top picks to get you comfy with style at the crag. 1) Arc’Terix Alpha FL 30 This beautiful pack has caught my attention because of its colour but also its minimalist look. It is lightweight …
I LOVE camping, either in the wild or at a campsite. It’s a cheap way to travel, and it’s a great way to feel in touch with nature, which makes me happy. Here are some bits of camping equipment I’d love to own if only I was rich (sigh!). 1 Rab Womens Ignition 3 Sleeping …
If you’re planning to go away camping for more than a couple of days and leave camp up in one or two places, you might want to bring with you some ‘luxury’ bits of kit, which will make your experience more comfortable. Excluding the gear you’d usually take, such as a tent, sleeping bag, and …
Whether you’re heading out to do some bouldering with a flask of tea or you don’t fear the cold and are planning to go out for a bit of trad, you’ll need to layer up for climbing in winter. You’ll want to keep warm while placing the gear, belaying, or resting, but also not to …