As you battle your way into the great outdoors on a hike or camping excursion, you need both hands free for pushing away branches, or fighting off wildlife — not handling a compass. So to guarantee you're still headed in the right direction, this vibrating compass will always keep you aware of true north, without requiring you to stare at a needle. Read More >>
Featured comment by chuffnose:
"Save your money, just observe the locals. If you're increasingly hearing stuff like "Will e' 'eck as like" or "By gum, thee don't sweat much for a fat..." More »
The Met Office is predicting zero-degree temperatures for the rest of the week for most of Blighty, which means ice on the roads and pavements. There's nothing quite like busting your arse on the ice when you're just trying to get to work. Boot chains can help keep you keep upright, but there's no need to shell out for a pair when you can just whip up your own for a lot less. Read More >>
Featured comment by taziuk:
"Why can't Brits just shovel their walks like everyone else in the world?
https://www.gov.uk/clear-snow-road-path-cycleway" More »
Yes, we're all keen walkers here aren't we? Striding around the countryside, up hills and down dales, wandering hither and yonder and only occasionally breaking an ankle by falling down a well-hidden rabbit hole. Oh. Shame. Read More >>
When you're trekking through the great outdoors in the middle of the night, you need your hands free for reading maps, clearing obstacles, and fighting off bears. So Petzl's new Nao headlamp makes all the brightness and focus adjustments for you. Read More >>
Featured comment by tw@panda:
"Why have I never heard of that site before? Shame those head torches are out of stock at the moment. Site bookmarked and shopping list prepared :)" More »
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