Reviews
Hands-on: Firepot outdoor food
Just in case it isn’t obvious, this is my subjective opinion. Nevertheless, having now paid for and eaten a bunch of these meals, I stand by the opinions stated here. You may disagree, but that’s the amazing thing about subjectivity – it’s subjective! Share and enjoy 😀 This is
→ Review: Lightwave t10 Raid
The Lightwave t10 Raid is a lightweight one-person tunnel tent. While many other backpacking tents are strong but heavy, or light but not great in high winds, the t10 Raid aims to tick every box: absolutely rock-solid performance in the worst weather, despite weighing only 1.45kg. But how does
Hands-on: Trailpix ultralight tripod
Important update: please read my follow-up review. Lightweight backpackers who are serious about photography face a dilemma: tripods are heavy. I’ve tried various solutions over the last couple of years, but I think with the Trailpix I may be on to a winner. The problem There’s no getting
Book review: A Mountain Before Breakfast by Alan Rowan
A Mountain Before Breakfast By Alan Rowan Alan Rowan climbs mountains by night. His first book, Moonwalker, was all about his quest to climb the Munros despite a packed schedule as a sports journalist. The only time he could find for hillwalking was after work, so he cut his teeth
Review: Original Buff multifunctional headwear
When it comes to mountain headwear, traditionally I’ve kept things simple: wide-brimmed hat in summer, woolly hat in winter. But there is a third option. It’s been around for many years now, and it’s the most versatile thing you can stick on your head in the outdoors.
Gear notes from a night on the dunes – Tread Lite Gear, Oookworks & more
Last night, armed with a few new items of gear to test out, I went for a wild camp on the dunes by the coast. I managed to capture a few good images, too. I’ve camped here before. In June 2016, I took my lightest wild camping gear for
ViewRanger Skyline – first look
ViewRanger is a digital navigation app for smartphones and tablets. It’s been around for years, and is one of the most mature solutions of its kind, but recently they launched a new augmented-reality feature – Skyline. Here are my first impressions of this potentially very useful new feature. According to
The Fujinon XF35mm f/2 review
The Fujinon XF35mm f/2 is a fast normal prime lens for Fujifilm X-Series cameras. I’ve been using it for the last three months, and it has quickly established itself as my favourite lens. Here is my review. I’ve been a Fuji user for over a year now,
The Making of Mickey Bell by Kellan MacInnes – Book Review
The Making of Mickey Bell by Kellan MacInnes Mickey Bell is down on his luck. HIV-positive and unemployed, he feels as if he never really got to make a start in life. This book is all about Mickey and how he overcomes many of his challenges, finding something worth living
The Fujifilm X-E1 review
Although this camera is now considered obsolete, it’s only after a year of intensive use that I feel qualified to review it. Is the X-E1 competitive today? Almost certainly not. But is it a classic? My photographic background When I started to take my mountain photography seriously in 20151,