Full disclosure: Last year I was sent one of Cascade Designs’ new ultralight camping mattresses for long-term testing and review. As with all such arrangements, I’m not obliged to write favourably; just honestly. I’ll never endorse a product that hasn’t proven itself in the field. When packed, the NeoAir XLite can…
Full disclosure: I visited Tern, the folding bike manufacturer, in Taiwan last year as part of a tour of the nation’s bike industry. I got in touch later to see if I could test their touring model for its obvious relevance here. Tern loaned me the bike described here for…
Full disclosure: Cascade Designs gave me one of these stoves to field-test and review. As with all such arrangements I make, I reserve the right to write honestly. If a review is positive, it’s because the product deserves it. We are already spoilt for choice with camping stoves, but MSR…
Full disclosure: Schwalbe gave me a pair of Marathon Supremes for my 2012 U.S. West Coast trip, asking for feedback and an honest write-up of the tyre in return. From the ashes of the much loved Schwalbe Marathon XR expedition tyre arose a phoenix. Or, more correctly, a number of…
Kona have just announced their bike line-up for the 2013 season. While I don’t usually post on product launches, Kona have supported my adventures for half a decade, and last week they reminded me why I’m glad to be working with them (aside from getting to ride their bikes for free).…
