Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy Review

Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy Review

The Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy is an ultra light stripped down solution to sleeping dry and comfortable in a sleeping bag without the weight and bulk of a full tent. For just 7 oz you get protection from the damp and condensation when sleeping out in the open or under a simple tarp. Its also useful in very damp cold conditions when condensation can form on the inside of a tent to help keep your sleeping bag etc dry. With enough room to store your bag and a useful bug proof mesh area to protect you from bugs the Bristlecone Bivy does a superb job for emergency or ad hoc ‘quickie camping’. I would make this an essential piece of kit for multi day Fastest Known Time Trail record attempts too. Continue reading Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy Review

Toes on the Nose Schooner Sea Silk Long Sleeve Hoodie Review

Toes on the Nose Schooner Sea Silk Long Sleeve Hoodie Review

The Toes on the Nose Schooner Long Sleeve Hoodie is a 4 way stretch lightweight breathable fabric top with flat locked stitching and one of the comfiest softest garments I’ve ever worn. Its great to throw on for a cooler evening or morning but just as useful for a hike or trail run or with a pair of jeans. If your partner doesn’t steal it from you you’ll find you wear it in a lot more situations than you think. It looks good, feels good and comes in a wide range of colors. Continue reading Toes on the Nose Schooner Sea Silk Long Sleeve Hoodie Review

Why everyone that said the London Dive Show 2016 was shit were WRONG

I woke up Saturday morning to a barrage of comments flying around online about how bad the London dive show was this year …even though it wasn’t open yet for the weekend …. It was badly attended , not many stands , shared with other events …. too expensive said the raft of armchair experts , few of which had woken that morning with any intention of actually supporting ‘their’ industry or attending. London Dive Show 2016  When I arrived I instantly saw it for what it was ….quite simply …the best dive show I’d seen at London in my … Continue reading Why everyone that said the London Dive Show 2016 was shit were WRONG