Reviews
Below are some of the product reviews I have done over the years. These review are just my honest opinion on what I have used. They are all ranked on the world wide famous OINK scale zero to five. I try to review the product as I get them and then after some use.
Adventure Cycle Touring Handbook
I met Stephen Lord a few years ago at a event at The Royal Geographical Society in London. We had a good old chat and he let me know about his book, The Adventure Cycle Touring Handbook. At the time, he told me I should hold my horses since the second edition was about to go to print.Read the full review…
I met Stephen Lord a few years ago at a event at The Royal Geographical Society in London. We had a good old chat and he let me know about his book, The Adventure Cycle Touring Handbook. At the time, he told me I should hold my horses since the second edition was about to go to print.Read the full review…
Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour
Along with what I have read elsewhere on the net, these Tour versions of the Marathons would be the bees knees for when you are looking for a “fit and forget” touring tyre. Schwalbe are notorious for being a bit of a “bar steward” to fit new, but I was rather pleased that these weren’t. Read the full review…
Along with what I have read elsewhere on the net, these Tour versions of the Marathons would be the bees knees for when you are looking for a “fit and forget” touring tyre. Schwalbe are notorious for being a bit of a “bar steward” to fit new, but I was rather pleased that these weren’t. Read the full review…
Tilley Hemp TH5
I have only used it for a few days now, but still managed to get all range of weather thrown at me and the Tilley. The last two days in London we have had a mini heatwave clocking up 28C + non-stop sunshine. Yes, it was hot wearing it, but no more than a buff or a baseball cap, and best of all there was plenty of shade under the brim which kept me cool. Read the full review…
I have only used it for a few days now, but still managed to get all range of weather thrown at me and the Tilley. The last two days in London we have had a mini heatwave clocking up 28C + non-stop sunshine. Yes, it was hot wearing it, but no more than a buff or a baseball cap, and best of all there was plenty of shade under the brim which kept me cool. Read the full review…
Trangia 27-1 cooking stove
So I settled on the Trangia 27 liquid fuel burner, simply because it has been tried and tested for years (since 1925) by millions of cycle tourers, campers and other lovers of the outdoors. Read the full review…
So I settled on the Trangia 27 liquid fuel burner, simply because it has been tried and tested for years (since 1925) by millions of cycle tourers, campers and other lovers of the outdoors. Read the full review…
Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour
We want to do more touring on rougher tracks and therefore we wanted to get some tyres that have more grip and room for more wear. Read the full review…
We want to do more touring on rougher tracks and therefore we wanted to get some tyres that have more grip and room for more wear. Read the full review…
Minx-girl – Terry cycle skirt
When cycling in New Zealand my skirt also became a talking point amongst the campervanning tourists we met at campsites. Read the full review…
When cycling in New Zealand my skirt also became a talking point amongst the campervanning tourists we met at campsites. Read the full review…
Specialized Propero 2010
Because of our visit to Australia and New Zealand we had to get hold of a helmet for me, since the law there tells you that you have too wear one. Read the full review…
Because of our visit to Australia and New Zealand we had to get hold of a helmet for me, since the law there tells you that you have too wear one. Read the full review…
Crank Brothers’ pedals
In the last 4 years I have used both the candy and eggbeaters I have gone trough two set of each. Read the full review…
In the last 4 years I have used both the candy and eggbeaters I have gone trough two set of each. Read the full review…
Keen Commuters vs Newport H2
The Newport H2 are probably their best seller and I now know why. While looking on their site I also found a pair of cycling shoes they called the Commuter.Read the full review…
The Newport H2 are probably their best seller and I now know why. While looking on their site I also found a pair of cycling shoes they called the Commuter.Read the full review…
Blacks Octane 3 tent
I’m glad that we, went for a 3 person tent, lucky this Octane 3 tent is still very small, light when packed up. Because we would not have been able to move around in a 2 man tent. Read the full review…
I’m glad that we, went for a 3 person tent, lucky this Octane 3 tent is still very small, light when packed up. Because we would not have been able to move around in a 2 man tent. Read the full review…
Exped DownMat 7Pump DLX
A friend of mine recommended me Exped DownMat 7Pump DLX, “it’s the bee’s knees mate”. Nearly 3 inches thick filled with down, can do down to -20c. Read the full review…
A friend of mine recommended me Exped DownMat 7Pump DLX, “it’s the bee’s knees mate”. Nearly 3 inches thick filled with down, can do down to -20c. Read the full review…
Alpkit SkyeHigh 800 Sleeping bag
I have tried various sleeping bags over the years mostly synthetic ones. Though they have been great and kept me warm, they have nothing on a sleeping bag with down. Read the full review…
I have tried various sleeping bags over the years mostly synthetic ones. Though they have been great and kept me warm, they have nothing on a sleeping bag with down. Read the full review…
JetBoil (PCS) Personal Cooking System
I fired it up and set it at medium blast/heat, the milk/water mix started to steam within seconds. I added porridge and continued to stir it. Within 30sec I had nice thick porridge. Read the full review…
I fired it up and set it at medium blast/heat, the milk/water mix started to steam within seconds. I added porridge and continued to stir it. Within 30sec I had nice thick porridge. Read the full review…
Surly Long Haul Trucker (LHT)
After hours, okok days, of surfing on the ‘tinterweb and talking to people who were in the know. We made our mind up and got two Surly Long Haul Truckers, a 58cm olive green and a 46cm burgundy/red Read the full review…
After hours, okok days, of surfing on the ‘tinterweb and talking to people who were in the know. We made our mind up and got two Surly Long Haul Truckers, a 58cm olive green and a 46cm burgundy/red Read the full review…
Ajungilak air pillow from Mammut
At 140g it is probably to heavy for the weight weenie’s but we are looking for comfort and a few more grams would not break the Surlys back. Read the full review…
At 140g it is probably to heavy for the weight weenie’s but we are looking for comfort and a few more grams would not break the Surlys back. Read the full review…
Solarlight Cap from 2C
What this base ball cap have is a solar panel and two lights (LED) build into the brim of the cap. So while you are wearing it doing the day it charges and you can then use light in at night. Read the full review…
What this base ball cap have is a solar panel and two lights (LED) build into the brim of the cap. So while you are wearing it doing the day it charges and you can then use light in at night. Read the full review…
And many many more reviews… such as Ground Effect, Submerino and Hot Toddy merino wool base layer, Lake I/O SDL cycling sandals, A bike ride by Anne Mustoe, dhb Wickham eVENT Waterproof Cycling Jacket and SuperNova E3 Pro front light among others.
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