ProViz REFLECT 360+ Cycling Jacket Review

Cyclists, roadies, mountain bikers, tourers, bikepackers, commuters - you all know the situation - a car is approaching from behind, it's dark, they're going far too fast for your liking, and you're waiting for them to spot you before you're run off the road.

Cycling at night is something which has always worried me, even with front and rear lights I'm always fretting about how visible I am to other road users. After all, black Lycra isn't the most visible clothing. Of course you can get reflective bands to put on your legs, and your jersey or jacket may have reflective detailing but is it really enough?

Underground Quilts Renegade Top Quilt Review

I assume if you've reached this review you know the advantages of using a quilt system rather than a sleeping bag for backpacking, whether you ground sleep or hammock camp.

For ground sleepers it's the unparalleled weight to warmth ratio, for hammockers it's removing the hassle of using a conventional bag within the hammock.

Whichever way you prefer to camp you have a multitude of options, however the UGQ Renegade quilt will cater fantastically to both, so especially if you like to camp both ways (or at least have the option) the Renegade is a solid contender.

Yama Mountain Gear DIY Cuben Fiber Stuff Sack Kit Review

Ever sat for hours drooling over a Cuben tarp, wishing you could somehow justify the price?

As someone who's done this a whole lot more than they'd like to admit, I've naturally wondered if it'd just be cheaper to buy a roll of Cuben Fiber and make one myself.

Polymath Products Mini Survival Tin Review

You could debate for years about what should be included in a compact survival kit (and people do!). So for the purposes of this review I'm going to comment on what is in the kit, rather than what could be in the kit.

Following the reviews of the fantastic UCSK and EDC Fire Kit from Polymath Products, here's the final kit in the line up - the Mini Survival Tin.

Polymath Products EDC Fire Kit Review

Here's another great kit from Polymath Products, following the same design as the UCSK, the EDC Fire Kit. (Hereafter referred to as the "EDCFK")

This probably isn't one for the ultralight backpackers, but aimed more towards bushcrafters and general outdoors enthusiasts.

Leki Carbon Titanium AS Poles Review

A walking pole is a walking pole, right...? Wrong.

There are many types of walking pole, many different designs, features, materials and weights, and they're not all created equal.

Warbonnet 3-Season Yeti Underquilt Review

CBS, or "Cold Butt Syndrome" is a widely encountered problem among hammock campers.

There are many solutions, but the one that stands out above all of the others is the underquilt. It's a well known fact that underquilts greatly improve the comfort of a hammock camping setup, however they're also known to be fiddly and are notoriously hard to set up.

UCSK Polymath Ultra Compact Survival Kit Review

You could debate for years about what should be included in a compact survival kit (and people do!), so for the purposes of this review I'm going to comment on what is in the kit, rather than what could be in the kit.

The UCSK

So what's a polymath? Well, according to the dictionary- A polymath is a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas. A jack of all trades, if you like. I'd say that's a pretty appropriate name for a product from Polymath Products.

Klymit Inertia X-Frame Ultra Lightweight Sleeping Mat Review

First of all, here's a disclaimer:

This is not a pad designed for hammock camping, if you decide to use it in a hammock it may break, trust me...

During my testing period I decided to use the pad in my hammock, I caught my head in one of the holes and a tube ripped. If used on the ground this is next to impossible to do, but in a hammock it really quite easy. Again, trust me on that!

How To Vlog with a GoPro while on a Bike - DIY GoPro Pole for Your MTB

Will this work? (Update: see video below)

I gotta test it and update this with a video but for now, here's my DIY GoPro pole.

Get an aluminum bar like this one, strap it along the frame of your bike with velcro tape and you're done. I used this bar for the rotor mount as well.

Vargo Ti-Lite 750 ml Titanium Mug Review

The Ti-Lite 750 Titanium Mug from Vargo is an ultralight 750 ml hybrid of a cooking and drinking vessel, resulting in the perfect centerpiece for a solo ultralight cook-set. The mug weighs only 137g (4.8oz) and is large enough to cook a decently sized meal for one person.

The Ti-Lite 750 is the perfect size, you can cook a solo meal or boil enough water for a Freezer Bag meal plus a hot drink. Picture location: Tollymore Forest Park, Northern Ireland

Vango Alto 40 Backpack Review

I've been walking and climbing for a while now, and there's always one thing that bugs me every time I do a one night camping trip.

Do I use the 60L rucksack, and have too much space and end up carrying extra gear to fill it, or do I use the 25L day pack and cram everything in and end up forgetting something essential?

ENO DoubleNest Hammock Review (+ Atlas Straps and Twilights LED Camp Lights)

How can I sleep more comfortably when I'm camping?

This is a question asked by many outdoors enthusiasts who sleep in tents. No matter if you carry a 1" thick sleeping mat it'll never be quite as comfortable as your bed at home... Or so I thought!

Well I've got a solution, and it comes from Eagle's Nest Outfitters, makers of high quality hammocks and accessories.

Dude, Let's Cycle to The Seaside! 1000 + Km. Thoughts and Video

Click here to view the whole set of 300 pictures.
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It’s interesting how your mind can continuously expand and adopt new (preferably higher) levels of what is “normal”.

Before leaving to the seaside I was intimidated: It’s too far. Too hard. It’s not worth it., etc. My mind was trying to justify fear and lack of engagement through artificial logical constructs. I say artificial because now that I’m home writing this, the whole experience of long distance cycling is beginning to feel normal. Normal = the norm. And shit! Look at my large smile in these pictures! So none of my fears were entirely justified - they were a construct of my petty inner self.

Balls in Milk... Wtf?! Olympus ME 52W vs Speedlink Spes Clip-On Microphone [Video]

I hope no woman is reading this...

Of course, some of the potency of the joke has gone as I'm not that fluent in spoken English.

But I laughed like crazy when I first heard it. We also use a very specific Romanian word for ....... which makes the joke funnier.

I hope you're not offended by the joke but if you are, you'll know to never come back here again. Watch the video below to see what I'm talking about.

Salewa Denali Gore-Tex Mitt and Terminal Durastretch Hiking Pants Review

Just a few days ago, I was shooting a video with my friend. We were at a training site for IRATA. A place where rope access workers get their international certification which allows them to work in this industry.

And I had this revelation: Wow! It's so cool to work with proper tools!

How To Make Hyperlapse Videos - Improvised Rig with a Cabelcam and a Slider Motor (Digislider)

Here's a way to shoot a hyperlapse video (long distance moving timelapse) that doesn't require moving your tripod for every shot.

We're using a DIY cablecam, a climbing rope (red line), a strong nylon thread (green line) and the slow motor from the motorized Digislider.

3 Tips on How To Get FREE Gear from Sponsors + a Copy of My Presentation [Video]

I've been getting quite a few items from sponsors these past few years - video gear and outdoor gear - so I wanna give you some tips on how to ask for a sponsorship.

You also get a copy of a presentation that I sent to a few sponsors, requesting help for our ongoing caving expedition.

10 Days Expedition in V5 - The Deepest Cave in Romania

… and probably the longest (still being explored).

Read the Romanian version of this story on Speologie.org. Photos by Radu Pop - click here to view the whole set.

Of course I was supposed to make a video with this but unfortunately I forgot my camera at home… All this after I passionately prepared for the trip (getting an extra battery from a friend, buying lots of Duracell batteries for a video led lamp, etc.).

Varavon Slidecam V800 Slider Review

The first thing that I noticed when I got the Varavon Slidecam V800 slider was it's weight. Or its lack thereof.

This baby is ultra light. And I'm saying this with excitement because I've been carrying the motorized slider quite a bit these past two weeks. So having a light slider is good for a change.