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Live for The Outdoors is a website created by the teams behind Trail, the UK's best-selling and most influential hiking magazine.
The internet and world of social media is an endless maze of information when it comes to finding the best places to hike and run, and the best outdoor gear to wear while you’re out there. So our mission is to bring all of that information together on a website you can trust.
All of the gear reviews on Live for the Outdoors are written by experienced industry experts. The kit we test is chosen purely on merit and the products we select are determined by their suitability to meet the criteria for each review. All of our tests are completely independent and free from commercial interests.
Our route guides and destination-focused articles are written either by Live for the Outdoors staff or our trusted team of freelance contributors, many of them guidebook authors and all of them leading authorities in the outdoor industry.
The internet and world of social media is an endless maze of information when it comes to finding the best places to hike and run, and the best outdoor gear to wear while you’re out there. So our mission is to bring all of that information together on a website you can trust.
All of the gear reviews on Live for the Outdoors are written by experienced industry experts. The kit we test is chosen purely on merit and the products we select are determined by their suitability to meet the criteria for each review. All of our tests are completely independent and free from commercial interests.
Our route guides and destination-focused articles are written either by Live for the Outdoors staff or our trusted team of freelance contributors, many of them guidebook authors and all of them leading authorities in the outdoor industry.
Keep the midge menace at bay with the Thermacell MR300
As any wild camper knows - particularly those who spend anytime attempting to enjoy the remote beauty of the Scottish Highlands - midges can ruin an otherwise idyllic experience. Head nets and spray-on repellent are an absolute essential, but wearing a mesh bag over your head spoils the views and, let's be honest, is far from stylish, while sprays can often contain unpleasant chemicals that are bad for both you and your kit.
The lightweight Thermacell MR300 offers an alternative solution. Slip in the repellent tablet, fire up the mini butane burner, and enjoy a 20m area of midge free happiness. At least, that's the promise. Does it work in a real-world experience? Well, if a warm, still evening camping on Skye isn't a good test for the MR300, we don't know what is.
Check out this video to see how Trail's gear editor Ben Weeks got on, and whether he survived the midge menace un-netted and unscathed.
The lightweight Thermacell MR300 offers an alternative solution. Slip in the repellent tablet, fire up the mini butane burner, and enjoy a 20m area of midge free happiness. At least, that's the promise. Does it work in a real-world experience? Well, if a warm, still evening camping on Skye isn't a good test for the MR300, we don't know what is.
Check out this video to see how Trail's gear editor Ben Weeks got on, and whether he survived the midge menace un-netted and unscathed.
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I’m just looking at an old photo of me on Jack’s rake from 1987. I still remember it well. Sheer adrenaline.
For hobbits..
man you didnt expain grip material
Hey, great review ! I just have a question, are these zero drop ?
No, these are a 6mm drop.
@@trailmagazine ah shit... The hunt to replace altras continue then, thank you !
Crazy loud 🎵 music made it unwatchable. 🙄
That was excellent. As I've clocked up more miles, I've started to pay more attention to my feet. You're right. It's "more important" than any other piece of kit
It's just noise on your camera! :-).
I thought these were just a Canadian and USA thing because Steve Wallace has one. Great to see them over here.
I used to not be a fan of Decathlon, but once you step into their stores and see how many activities they cater for, and realise that you can kit a family of four for any activity and or holiday event, there's no going back. We literally have close to a hundred items, including clothing, backpacks, snorkel gear (that mostly only gets used in the summers), air beds, cook sets, and even weird games like Peteca (found it in a store in Spain), and an odd 'disc petanque/boules' thing (found in a store in Croatia).
great info...thanks
Im fortunate that i live down the road from one theur stores its great value for kit for my ever growing lad
Did it earlier today id say its more risky than Crib Goch but only for a short distance. Id avoid completely in wet conditions or very high winds. Good luck.
Did it earlier today id say its more risky than Crib Goch but only for a short distance. Id avoid completely in wet conditions or very high winds. Good luck.
Pure rain shell; Mountain Hardware. Warmer shell: 3L Ortovox with its swiss wool
You make it look a doddle--not a word about safety
Kind of climbed it my second time mountain climbing by accident but was really fun the rest of it is probably better was definitely close to dying that day
Im 14 as of now just done this with my dad it was pretty fun and the views were amazing, we were there at the top when the northern lights happened it was amazing! I hate heights but mountaineering is so fun
lol why your wife's pace count larger than yours 😆😆
Because she has a smaller stride and therefore requires more paces to cover 100m?
I done it today. I had to break down twice at the top. Never doing it again 😂
Great review but how much is it
21/04/2024 We did it Adonis School💪
People that read Trail magazine already know everything this guys describing. A more valuable video would be Trail reviewing the current best 4 season boots on the market and providing their recommendations.
You can find exactly those reviews in mag!
Love Innov8. Found them on Black Friday. I use the trailflys for trail running. Very very impressed with their durability. I went for non-waterproof. It's a nonsense for running. Would see the use for walking though when you want all day comfort
I have INOV8 shoes and i think they are awful. The fit is too narrow, they aren't remotely close to being water proof, in fact they're not even close to being water resistant. They also smell horrible, and are the only pair of shoes i have ever owned that smell. I'll never buy their shoes again. The grip is good though.
I agree with the slightly narrow fit, but that's exactly what these new ROCLITES address - they're a wider, more anatomical fit. I found them much more comfortable. I've just come back from the Lakes where it was very, VERY wet underfoot, and I tested the shoes with no problems at all. The only time my feet got wet was when I sank in above the ankle, and the boots wouldn't have had that problem - the Gore-Tex lining seems entirely reliable. As for the smell, well, I've not had an issue with previous models, and it's too early to tell with these, but I'll let you know! Ben
I found the Nordic Outland rain jacket at Amazon, it performs well. Waterproof 10,000mm and breathable 8,000gsm with armpit venting
Those figures aren't great, certainly not for year-round use.
@@trailmagazine Well, it maybe not good for extreme conditions , but it would be good enough for a storm rain. I think it should be ok to last for a few years. And it cost less than $40!
Love mine. Especially at £140.
Thrudark looking good :)
"...nice to finish with the sunset in your eyes"? that would mean coming down in the dark.....are you crazy?
Two buddies of mine are doing Crib Goch this month. They asked me if I wanted to come; not a chance. I love climbing mountains, done all the tallest ones in the UK but I don’t like these sort of knife edges. Neither of them have any experience with scrambles or climbing so lord knows how they’ll get on with it.
I love a good heavy leather boot. Once they are broken in they are heaven. Dry feet are happy feet.
Very comprehensive video.
Have done many hundreds of miles in the Lake district but never been tempted over sharp edge I never considered doing a walk where a mistake can be the end of everything. I'd rather carry on to enjoy the Lakes than risk falling just for the sake of saying "I've done that." Fabulous view from the top of Blencathra
That's an entirely valid point of view. Nobody should feel they have to do anything, and as you say, there's plenty of amazing stuff for everybody in our mountains without anyone having to stray too far out of their comfort zone. Stick to what you enjoy!
Can u please tell us what are u wearing , what kind of jacket is that and what are those overpants looks like Patagonia. Thanks
The jacket is Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds 2.0 Outdoor Shell Jacket and the trousers are indeed Patagonia Triolet Alpine Pants.
Thank you for another awesome video🤘 Subscribed
Thank you very much ! Your videos are extremly well done and helpful.
What gloves are shown in the clip as they appear to cover all bases???
These are Mountain Hardwear High Exposure gloves.
Today is March 17, 2024 and I just found this video from Savannah Georgia USA. Very good instructions and great information. Also, beautiful countryside there!
What trousers are these
Berghaus Fast Hike Pants
Just a video showing you walking around the woods, Still no wiser on how to use one ......
Thanks for the nice review! Two questions: Why would you not use the Mid GTX for off-path/heather bashing? Do you think the Mid GTX would be OK for 15-20 km per day? I've most recently used Inoc8 335s for the type of trip in mind, but now I'm looking for something a bit sturdier, that will work woth microspikes/light crampons. Cheers!
The Mescalito Mids are essentially approach shoes with a higher ankle cuff. They're very light and comfortable, but also very flexible and not as tough or supportive as proper 3-season hiking boots. For off-path hiking on uneven and unpredictable terrain I'd want something a little burlier - particularly as they are flat soled (there's no cutaway at the heel) so don't offer quite the same level of grip. Ben
by far the worse boot ive ever owned
1:45 Sorry what did he say? Salapek?
Salopettes!
@@trailmagazineThank you!
How has the fabric done? I'm leaning toward a cycling jersey in this for CA summers.
Really clearly advice /really well explained -other than, first aligning the maps Grid North to the compass Magnetic North...
At present the difference between magnetic north and grid north in the UK is minimal, and actually zero in many places. The bearing you take from the map will be close enough without having to worry too much about magnetic variation. Plus, for people just starting out in navigation it's another factor that can complicate the learning.
I would NOT recommend this route in the rain and windy conditions. Very dangerous
Bonjour monsieur. J'ai acheté un appareil comme le vôtre Mais pas de CD Est ce que tu peux m'aider Comment puis-je en obtenir une copie? J'ai beaucoup cherché sur Internet et je n'ai rien trouvé..
I had a Zoleo for 2 years now. It has worked absolutely flawlessly. If fact if I had to choose between paying for cell service or the Zoleo service it would be Zoleo. Just knowing it works anywhere on the planet. (Except in the bottom of a parking garage). You could be floating on a raft in the South Pacific and have a chat with your wife.
I live and walk in the far north of Scotland, and bought one of these recently, after seeing a mention in Scottish Mountaineer, the MCoS magazine. I'm in my late sixties, and walk alone, often in remote places with no phone signal. Whilst I'm not doing anything technically difficult these days, I finally decided to get something like a Zoleo, as injuries/ill health are more likely, given my age. If the device enables me to have a few more years in the hills, then it's worth it. I was fortunate with pricing: the device cost me £149 in December, and I received a code when I created an account on the site which waived the one-off registration fee.
Fantastic upload my friend, looks like a completely different planet!
Always important to listen to a bearded bloke (pref red hair) with a Rab coat on.