Gear / Outdoors / Travel

Gear review: Smartwool Microweight LS Tshirt

I feel something of a fraud writing this review.  After all, it isn’t really a review, with technical specs outlined, comparisons made and a final judgement given.  No, this is really just an opportunity for me to look over some of the gear I’ve purchased in the last few years and highlight what about it … Continue reading

Gear / Outdoors / Travel

A love letter

It’s Valentine’s Day.  For every unabashed declaration of love, there is a corresponding cynic decrying the commercialisation of the day with its cards, chocolates and twee teddy bears.  So, here’s my love letter – it’s to my PrAna trousers! This isn’t a standard gear review – it’s definitely a swooning, lovelorn look at a purchase … Continue reading