Archive for the ‘Gear’ Category
New kit we like: Mammut Lahar Down EMT
Anyone planning on a trek before the summer season gets underway needs a sleeping bag like the Mammut Lahar Down EMT Spring.
New kit: The instant beach hut
One of the more eccentric products we’ve had land in our inbox this month: “Who hasn’t longed for their very own beach hut after enjoying a picnic on the beach being buffeted by wind and sand? But with some of the traditional wooden ones costing up to £180K, the OLPRO Beach Hut tent, with an […]
New kit we like: Merrell Allout Blaze shoes
Another winner from Merrell. This time it’s the Allout Blaze – a trail walking shoe with an ace up its toebox.
New kit we like: The Primus Eta Spider
More Swedish ingenuity from Primus, this time in the form of the fast-heating Eta Spider stove for two.
New kit we like: Do it yourself cycle lanes
79% of cycle accidents happen when the bicycle is travelling straight ahead and a vehicle maneuvers into them.
Your chance to be in OAG, and win a Coleman tent worth £130
Send us a letter for a chance to win a Coleman Aravis tent worth £130. Get in touch with Outdoor Adventure Guide and you could win a Coleman tent worth £130. Every issue we publish your letters, emails and pics, and our favourite will win a Coleman Tent. So get writing quick, we can wait […]
New kit we like: Kayaking straight out of the box
Origami meets kayaks, and we like what we see. A 12 foot long kayak that folds into its own box, measuring in at just 33″x29″x10″. Made by Californian-based start-up Oru, it has just been named product of the year at ISPO, a trade show in Munich.
OAG Christmas gift ideas
Just in case you’re having a last minute panic…here are some present ideas for OAG types in the family. They may just help you look thoughtful and original in your Christmas gift selections.
C2C Scotland gear guide and advice
Team OAG tested some great gear on C2C Scotland and learned a few things about adventure racing that may help you if you’re planning something similar. Check out the race report on the website.
Walking Boots: Merrel Chameleon Arc 2 Rival
I tested these completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge - a 12 hour hike where you conquer three mountains. I needed shoes that were stable, able to withstand that grim Yorkshire rain and left me nimble footed while scrambling rocks, and the Chameleon Arc 2s were just the ticket. The combination of the Eva foot […]
-
How to make elderflower cordial
May 26, 2014 08:05 -
5 reasons to go canoeing this week
May 24, 2014 11:05 -
10 of the best spots for canoe camping
May 23, 2014 09:05 -
The UK’s best canoe / kayak rivers
May 23, 2014 08:05 -
Reclimbing the classics: Episode 1 Hyaena 8b+
May 22, 2014 17:05
-
Stuart Sheehy:
nice -
michael mcsorley:
Nice -
Billie Head-Jenner:
Will follow you in future. -
LEONEL MANATA:
Great stuff! -
JimmyD:
I wonder if these are better than top end blow up canoes? They should be stiffer
Follow Us!
