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Keen A86 TR shoes – a review

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Last weekend I managed to put the new Keen A86 trail shoes through a few paces to see if they were as good as I hoped they would be. . . The walk I chose to try out the Keens on … Continue reading →

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Keen A86 Trail Runner shoes – a first impression

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Having read about Steven Horner’s experiences with the Keen A86 TR’s (sounds like a dual carriageway) I was (ahem) keen to see if they were as good as I thought they would be. I had a pair turn up in … Continue reading →

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The Book of The Bivvy – a quick review

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Just a quick review of a small but significant book about bivvying… . . This book is a modern classic and a personal favourite of mine. I bought the book a few years ago on a whim when I was playing … Continue reading →

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Pacific Outdoor Elite Peak AC 2/3 mat

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Seems like this is becoming a very popular mat. I am the latest in line of a number of people, and especially outdoor bloggers, who have purchased the Pacific Outdoor Elite Peak mat. The main difference here is that I … Continue reading →

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Llanthony Priory Campsite – a review

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Been meaning to do this for a while but since I was there a few weeks ago, I thought I would finally give a review of the Llanthony Priory campsite. Its been listed as a “Cool Camping” destination, had good … Continue reading →

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Hilleberg Unna 1 man tent – a review

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Right, I did mention that I would write a review after using the Unna and a couple of short trips later here it is. . I bought the Unna as a multi-use tent for the majority of my camping and … Continue reading →

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