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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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