Avoalre Coolmax Sports Socks
I’ve long been a fan of Coolmax socks for everyday wear with my trainers. They’re one of the only things I’ve found that consistently keep my feet dry and comfortable in warm, humid conditions. Coolmax…
Travel, hikes, treks, city breaks and holidays all need their own kind of clothing wherever you are going. We will buy, test and review what we use ourselves to give you some ideas and inspiration
I’ve long been a fan of Coolmax socks for everyday wear with my trainers. They’re one of the only things I’ve found that consistently keep my feet dry and comfortable in warm, humid conditions. Coolmax…
Owning a dog, and especially active dogs like mine, involves getting out every day to ensure they get the exercise they need on a good long dog walk. Of course, British weather doesn’t care about…
I first became acquainted with compression socks in 2013 when I was diagnosed with an unprovoked blood clot in my left leg. I made it a priority to learn everything I could about this condition,…
Spring is here and time for a new walking and hiking season. Time for less of the woolly gear of winter hiking, but to always be ready as ever for the unpredictable British weather. I…
Wearing the right kit for your hiking, walking and mountain adventures is definitely one of the first things you should think about. Adventures in Britain are far removed from being all about blue skies and…
I walk and hike, a lot! I am out every day and a lot of the year I am on rugged terrain over peaks and mountains at home and abroad. You can imagine I have…
L.L. Bean’s ‘Beanboots’ or otherwise nicknamed ‘Duck Boots’ have been around over 100 years since 1912. An original, simple and effective boot design that has hardly changed at all in that time due to how…
Not every walk requires boots, although personally if getting rocky or mountainous I personally wear boots with good ankle support. Seen to many accidents in my time. But, for long flat walks, daily walks, dog…
New Summer, new adventures and time to test out some new kit. It has been a long Winter this year don’t you think? So I have been looking forward to the colours of Spring and…
I love hiking and walking in Winter. The countryside paths gets quieter, the views get different and immense on mountains and hills, covered in snow. The whole year round brings new perspectives. One thing about…
It is something that is drilled into me from my Army days and carried on into my hiking day. ‘Look after your feet and they will look after you’! Above all my outdoor clothing I…