Kit reviews and more
Our blog is a place to keep up to date on our latest kit reviews, organisational plans and much more! Read on to see what we’ve been up to.
Kit review: Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants
These trousers are made from a lightweight, quick drying, breathable fabric with an incredible amount of stretch.
Kit review: Alpine Parrot Ponderosa Pants
The Ponderosa Pants are made from lightly stretchy, abrasion resistant fabric, and come in some lovely colours.
Kit review: Keela Rainlife waterproof trousers
These fully lined waterproof trousers are tough and durable, and can either be worn as waterproof over-trousers or on their own.
Kit review: Alpkit Fortitude Waterproof Jacket
When you're in the hills and mountains, you want to be able to trust your waterproof jacket to keep you warm and dry. This 3-layer waterproof jacket from Alpkit is designed for this terrain and this weather.
Kit review: Acai Thermal Skinny Outdoor Trousers
Finding good walking trousers is tricky, and I'm already a fan of ACAI Outdoorwear trousers - I live in their Aventurite trousers that I've had for years, but in the winter I really struggle with my legs getting cold when I'm on the hills. I've tried wearing thermals underneath but it doesn't really work, so I thought it was time to try Acai's thermal walking trousers
Kit review: Plus Size Swimsuits
Our friends from Outdoor Swimmer magazine have shared their plus size swimsuit reviews with us - find out which editor Ella loved, and which she was less impressed by
Kit review: Plus Size Wetsuits
Our friends from Outdoor Swimmer magazine have shared their plus size waterproof reviews with us - read on to see which hit the mark, and which fail to impress.
Kit review: Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Insulated Jacket
Really lightweight synthetic insulated jacket from Outdoor Research, available in plus sizes with or without a hood. The super strand insulation is soft and light and fluffy and warm, and the ripstop fabric keeps the wind out and protects against the odd bit of drizzle. It’s got two generous zipped pockets, and it’s really easy to bundle the whole jacket into one of them if you need to stash it in a bag.
Kit review: Outdoor Research Aspire II Gore-tex Jacket
The Outdoor Research) Aspire II jacket is a waterproof shell designed for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers, and its wide range of sizes makes it a standout choice in the realm of waterproof jackets (the 4X will fit up to a 59 inch bust/61 inch hip.
Kit review: Stolen Goat Utah Ibex Bodyline Jersey
The fabric for this Stolen Goat jersey is buttery soft, very stretchy, quick drying and really lightweight, so great for me as I tend to overheat really easily when I’m exercising! There are the usual cycling jersey features - three pockets at the back, full length zip, soft elastic cuffs.
Kit review: Craghoppers Kiwi Pro II Trousers
The plus size community are desperate for walking trousers. Walking trousers that fit. And by that I mean trousers that come over our stomach, cover our bums and don't dig in to our belly. Enter the Craghoppers Kiwi Pro II Trousers that have just been through a fit review, which covers their regular trousers, the zip off ones and their insulated winter trousers.
Kit review: Outdoor Research Ferrosi Trousers
A decent pair of walking trousers is one of those bucket list items for many plus size people.
Kit review: Acai Outdoorwear Shape Skinny Outdoor Trousers
These are the latest release in Acai’s plus size offering, designed to fit better on folks with a bigger hip to waist ratio