My Solar Charging Set Up
Charging setup laid out before going hiking in Spain see above. Gopro Hero Black Edition Portapow AA charger Portapow Solar Panel 11W iPhone 5 Life …
Review of Tern Folding Bikes for Cycle Touring
Folding bikes offer additional flexibility as they can be packed up and put on a kayak or inflatable boat for example. Storage is the main benefit, …
Bug Out Bag, Survival Situation Kit bag
In a survival situation what do you need in a “grab-and-go” kitbag. Here are some essentials that you might need. Sleeping If you are …
Cycling shoes for wide feet
Giro HV Giro HV are the wide versions of Giro Shoes. Check out the Privateer. Shimano wide-fit Shimano do wide fitting versions of their shoes/boots. …
Solar Storm Bike Light
Solar Storm 3 lamp bicycle light is the light I use on my commuter bike and for mountain biking. It is a metal-cased multi-LED light with a …
Osprey Aether 70 Hiking Back Pack Review
Tested on a multi-day hike in Spain carrying enough food and water for 3 days. The pack was my choice after doing of plenty of online and in-shop …
Portapow 11W Solar Panel Review
I bought this solar panel after doing considerable research on options that were out there. At the time (2013) there were a few options but most of …
Karrimor Carbon Fibre Walking Poles Review
I bought these from Sports Direct. They seemed to offer the same spec as much pricier alternatives. I used them for every day over 8 days on a hike. …
Gopro Hero 3 Black Edition Camera Review
I used the Gopro Hero 3 Black Edition on a walking trip in Spain. I was attracted to the wide angle lense because I was shooting footage along a …
The Best Trail Hardtails
I was looking for a new mountain bike. I went to the cycle show last year, searched online and checked out local bike shops regularly. At first I was …