A good pair of boots are an absolute must have for any soldier and Salomon Quest 4D are a great pair of boots. The design of the boots is based on a pair of  Salomon running shoes, which is a good start as they feel very light on your feet. As a gear freak, I […]
Sealskinz DragonEye Glove Quick Look
Breathable gloves that are also totally waterproof? Yeah, I had to read it twice as well, but they do exist. The Sealskinz range are renowned for quality and reliability. Any time that I read something that promises to be totally waterproof, the first thing that springs to mind is “we’ll see about that.” I am glad […]
Gerber Suspension Multi-Plier Review
The first thing that caught my eye with the Gerber Suspension Multi-Plier was its cool design, which is based on the bridges of Portland, Oregon where Gerber is based. As soon as you pick the Gerber up you realise how light it is – it only weighs 9oz! When I was on the lookout for […]
Jetboil Flash Cooking System
Need boiling water in 2 minutes when out in the wilderness ? The Jetboil Flash is just what you need. The complete cooking system stores in the boiling mug and can easily be put together in under 20 seconds. One of the best features of the Jetboil Flash is its inbuilt starter so matches or […]
SnugPak Stratosphere Bivvi Shelter Review
The Snugpak Stratosphere bivvi shelter is a one-man bivvi but also has the features of a small one-man tent. It is extremely light, weighing only 1.13kgs, and very easy to erect – it took me under a minute to put it together. Once the shelter is together, it is quite spacious inside around the head […]
Snugpak Jungle Bag Reviewed
“A sleeping bag for tropical conditions that packs smaller than a coconut!”