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Teva ReEmber Terrain review

Camp shoes or slippers are essential if you want to give your feet a break after a long hike. Whether it’s a pair of Crocs or something a bit sturdier, there’s plenty out there for every budget, climate, and pack size. The Teva ReEmber Terrain has become one of my favourites. It’s comfortable, grippy, waterproof, and a great option if you’re not counting every gram in your pack.

Gregory Kiro 24 Review

The Kiro 24 is a compact daypack from Gregory, built for short mountain routes, day hikes, and fast overnight tours. It’s marketed as a day pack, but I like this size for hut-to-hut tours as well. It makes sure I don’t overpack and keeps me light on my feet. I used the Kiro 24 on the Trekking dei Laghetti in Ticino, one of my favorite treks to date.

LOWA Amplux 2 Review

The LOWA Amplux 2 is a trail shoe built for fast hiking and longer days on the trail. It’s light, cushioned, and structured enough to handle uneven terrain without slowing you down. I wore them on the GR221 in Mallorca.

MSR Hubba Hubba review

The MSR Hubba Hubba 2-person backpacking tent has been our go-to shelter for a while now. We’ve pitched it across all kinds of terrain like coastal trails, mountain crossings, mid-summer heat, and sideways rain. It’s been with us through the Madeira Crossing, the TransCatalina Trail, the Coast to Coast in England, and way more.

Rab Downpour Light Waterproof Jacket Review

The Rab Downpour Trail Light will keep you dry and block the wind on tough days, and it will do it well. This waterproof layer is designed to be light, packable, and straightforward. It’s something you grab when the sky turns and you want to keep moving.

Gregory Paragon 60L Review

The Gregory Paragon 60L is made for long-distance trails. It balances comfort with load-hauling capability, and the FreeFloat dynamic suspension allows you to move without compromising stability.

Injinji Midweight Mini-Crew Review

Socks don’t usually get much attention, but when you're putting in long days on rough trails, they matter. I brought the Injinji Midweight Mini-Crew on the GR221 in Mallorca, mostly to see how they’d hold up under heat and loose stone.

Audio-Technica ATH-CC500BT2 Review

The Audio-Technica ATH-CC500BT2 is an open-ear Bluetooth headphone built for movement and awareness. Unlike in-ear or over-ear models, it doesn’t block out the world, which is exactly why I reach for it in my daily life.

Gregory Maven 58L Review

The Gregory Maven 58L is made for multi-day hikes where comfort and movement matter. The FreeFloat dynamic suspension makes it easy to move naturally, preventing the stiff, locked-in feel that some packs have. The torso length adjustability also makes it easy to dial in the right fit, and the ventilated back panel helps with airflow on hot days.

LOWA Madrix WS Review

The Madrix Ws uses a synthetic mesh upper that breathes well and keeps weight down. There’s no waterproof membrane, so it’s not made for cold, wet days, but it does dry fast if you get caught out.

Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket Review

During a recent trip to the island of Mallorca, I had the opportunity to test out RAB’s new Phantom jacket. Designed to be both lightweight and waterproof, this jacket proved to be an ideal companion for variable island conditions.

Maier Sports Nil Outdoor Pants Review

In the context of hiking equipment, hiking pants are often overshadowed by footwear or outer layers. However, they’re still an imporant part of your comfort and mobility on the trail. Upon testing them, I’ve found that the Maier Sports Nil outdoor pants are a strong option for hikers because of their combination of durability, comfort, and functionality.