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A hand-picked selection of my most-read posts, gear reviews, adventure guides, and helpful tips from time on the trail and water.
Seashell Changing Robe Review (2026)
Seashell kindly gifted their Changing Robe for review. All opinions are my own. Now that summer is fading and the mornings are cooling off, I’ve been reaching for the Seashell Changing Robe over my toweling…
Rohan Aira Jacket Review 2026 (Is It Worth £300?)
Finding a lightweight waterproof rain jacket that doesn’t compromise on protection can be harder than it sounds. Most packable…
OEX Kintra Hooded Down Jacket Review (2026)
Last winter, I discovered my go-to down jacket had finally given up. The zip was broken, the fabric was…
8 Best Gore-Tex Jackets for Hiking in the UK (2026)
When it comes to staying dry during Britain’s unpredictable weather, nothing beats a proper Gore-Tex jacket. From sudden downpours…
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MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack 1P Tent Review
The Hubba Hubba has been one of the best ultralight tents on the market for years. Now the MSR…
Big Agnes Rapide SL Sleeping Mat Review (2026)
The Rapide SL is Big Agnes’s four-season air mat — superlight nylon double ripstop, two layers of heat-reflective film…
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Review (2026) Ultralight Sleeping Mat
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT is the mat that backpackers point at when someone asks what to save up…
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Hey, I’m Steve
Gear reviewer & Adventurer
I’ve hiked long-distance trails across four continents, spent more early mornings on a paddleboard than I can count, and tested more outdoor gear than my shed has room for. Based in East Sussex, I write honest reviews and practical guides for paddleboarding, hiking, and camping — all based on real-time outdoors, not manufacturer spec sheets.
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