Running in Snow with Hillsound Trail Crampons

The Hillsound Trail crampons are designed for trail running and hiking so they are perfect for our fell run in the north lakes today, as we'll be running on forest tracks.

I fit them over my trainers by putting my toe in first and ensuring the base plate is sitting square under the ball of my foot, pull the rubber-tab up and around my heel and adjust the chains and rubber with my hands to ensure they are lying flat, snug and in the right place under the sole and under my heel.

“My new favourite pack.” Single Track reviews OMM Classic 25

0MM AR25L – Now the OMM Classic 25

Price: £60

From: www.headtothehills.co.uk

Test period: Four rides, two runs.

First off, let’s decode the acronyms. 0MM stands for Original Mountain Marathon — the people who first brought you Karrimor and Kimmlite products, so they’ve got form... the OMM Classic fits between Rugged Light and Super Seriously Light in OMM’s weight/durability/strength scale. Capacity is 25 Litres and lean weight is 540g.

BlueSeventy Swim Socks Review

I tried some neoprene swim socks a couple of years ago, it wasn’t very successful, they eventually flipped off my feet and a I lost them in Windermere (not good), to be fair they were probably more suitable for kayaking or similar water activities, rather than as swimming socks for adults.

I didn’t rush out looking for another pair of swim socks, I hadn’t particularly missed them, until that is I discovered the Blue Seventy socks, as they say you don’t know what you are missing until to try it.

2xu V:2 Velocity Womens Wetsuit Review

Triathlete and swim coach Claire Wilson reviews the 2XU V2 Velocity Womens Wetsuit.

I gave the V2 wetsuit its first race outing at the Capenwray Clearwater Spring Triathlon.
Despite it being a rather tight fit (something I'd purposely chosen in the hope of a bit of extra speed!) I was surprised how much freedom of movement I had around the shoulders, especially once I'd got in the water and warmed up a bit.

2XU T2 Wetsuit Review

The 2XU T2 Wetsuit wins 'Ultimate Performer Award', Reviewed by TRIfinder.co.uk group test for wetsuits under £300 May 2011

Test Winner - 2XU T:2 - £220 - Medium Small

'the winner of our Ultimate Performer Award is the 2XU T:2 suit which out shone the rest, it's technically advanced, fits like a second skin, has perfect buoyancy, looks the part and will save you time in any swim and at only £220 it's also phenomenal value'.

Leki Poles: Khumbu Speed Lock Trekking Pole Review

I’ve just returned from a two week backpacking holiday in Scotland using the Leki Khumbu speed lock poles I bought on-line from you after asking your advice on the phone. I was very impressed.

Click here to buy Leki Khumbu Trekking Poles >

The Z-Pro Tango 2 Person Inflatable Kayak Review

We’ve always enjoyed every aspect of making an adventure of our trips to various wild places. It is the being outdoors bit that we love so much; whether it is walking or running on the fell tops, swimming the lakes or kayaking the rivers – it keeps us fresh and feeling alive, with smiles on our faces.

Expanding the range of products we offer to our customers to include the clothing and equipment we use ourselves, seems like a natural thing to do.

Helly Hansen Base Layer Review

By using a clothing layering system which can be adapted to the conditions, all day comfort when in the hills can be easily found.

Grisport Womens Hiking Boot Reviews

Grisport are an italian footwear company specializing in great value hiking boots and walking shoes for men and women. We sell Grisport footwear because we believe in it and our customers keep coming back for more. A great product that truly offers more adventure for your money.

Reviews of Grisport Womens Hiking Boots from magazines, online appraisals and our customers.

MOUNTAIN KING Carbon Compact Trekking Pole Review TGO Magazine.

This Review for the UK made Carbon Compact Trekking Pole from Mountain King comes from a TGO Magazine Gear Test. March 2009.