Kit Reviews

Mammut Men’s MT Trail XT GTX Mountain Boot Review

3 January 2012
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I absolutely hate buying new walking boots! Once those faithful friends have finally worn through, down and out and having dry feet is a distant memory it is a grim task that must be tackled head on and with considerable determination. So ultimately it’s something that all us outdoors fans have to face up more [...]

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The Best Fleeces of 2011

10 December 2011
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It’s getting cold out there, so stay safe and warm out there this winter with our guide to the best fleeces of 2011. Now that the evenings have drawn in and the temperatures are falling, a good quality micro fleece, midlayer of fleece jacket is a much lighter alternative to a woolly jumper when out [...]

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The Best Waterproof Jackets of 2011

29 November 2011
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When it comes to waterproof jackets there are a few of the best that really stand out from the rest for under £100. So here is the Macs Adventure guide to the best waterproof jackets of 2011 for casual walkers. A waterproof jacket is an essential addition to anyone’s rucksack or work bag. Light, packable [...]

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Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX Review

21 November 2011
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In just three years the Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX has become the must have walking boot for outdoor enthusiasts. But what makes it such a great walking boot and why? Macs Adventure explains all in this Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX review. Ever since the Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX received a roaring review from Brian Blessed [...]

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Paramo Velez Smock Review

6 October 2011
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Buying a waterproof jacket is probably one of the most important decisions you will make when buying outdoor kit. Go Outdoors were kind enough to send me a Paramo Velez Smock, one of their range of waterproof jackets to review. I have no connection with Paramo or GO Outdoors and this is the honest opinion [...]

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There Is Hope! Mountain Equipment CS Excels

14 October 2009

Outstanding customer service from Mountain Equipment has given me new hope. I can only compliment them on their outstanding customer service and hold out hope that putting the customer first is not dead. Over the past few months I have had a series of extremely poor customer service experiences, most notably with BT Business Broadband, [...]

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