Kayaking
13th Sep 2021 Scottish Island Bagging
This is one of my favourite books of the year. A beautifully illustrated guide to around 150 of Scotland's outstanding islands. Whilst it doesn't cover every single island, it features all of...
26th Jul 2019 OverBoard 20l Kayak Deck Bag
We've done a number of sea kayaking trips over recent years, but it wasn’t until this year that we got a second tandem kayak and managed to fit the whole family in two boats. A one-week...
12th Jul 2017 Sealline Bulkhead Tapered Dry Bag
I reviewed a Sealline Dry Bag a week or so back and referenced a bag made by the same company which I have had and used for nearly 20 years, and which is still going strong. This one is not...
4th Jul 2017 MSR Flex 3 System - Cookware
MSR have a certain genius for designing clever kit. The Flex Systems are essentially nesting sets of cooking pans, plates / bowls, and cups. I'd intended to get the Flex 4 System as we are a...
3rd Jul 2017 Sealline Seal Pak Waterproof Hip Pack
A handy sized waterproof bag for a wide range of sports and activities. The Seal Pak has a 4l capacity so is best used for valuables and stuff that you need quickly - wallet, phone, camera etc....
22nd Jun 2017 Ruffwear Float Coat
Heading to Scotland on a sea kayaking trip with a dog we'd only had for two weeks was a bold move and required some cool kit! Having taken him down to the river at home and realising that he...
22nd Jun 2017 Type-2 Holidaying - Loch Hourn Sea Kayaking
I'm sitting here at my desk whilst rain literally lashes the window. It's Tuesday evening, nearly 72 hours since we arrived home from out half term holiday. I'm tired, my hands are sore with...
20th Jun 2017 Sealline Boundary Pack 35 Drybag
Over the years I've managed to collect well over a dozen dry bags. Many now have little holes which is understandable given the amount of use they have had. One stands out as the toughest, most...
11th Jul 2016 Scottish Sea Kayaking Trip Report
It’s often said that the west coast of Scotland, without midges, and in good weather, is as good as it gets. May half term does its best each year to prove this point. 2012 Arisaig - sunny and...