Both are designed to be lightweight, compressible and easy to carry, and utilising memory foam technology they retain cool temperatures more effectively, keeping your perishables…

With the ability to hold up to 50 litres, space is not a problem for this duffel bag which means I don’t have to think too hard about what to take and what to leave behind…

I have quite a number of bags scattered around Muddy Towers, but the one I take with me when I’m out in the canoe, or if it’s going to be left somewhere wet, is my 40 litre Kit Bag from the Red Paddle Co.

Available in 3 sizes; Mini, Normal and Plus, these compact travel organisers are promoted as cases that will easily hold and secure all…

Available in 4 sizes and a variety of colours, the Thule Chasm duffel bag is not only rugged, but the first thing that jumps out is the build quality…

Available in three sizes - R20, R40 and R60, the Ruck case has a rubberised exoskeleton and an ABS/PC outer shell that is designed to be dropped, thrown around, and even submerged.

It’s like they’ve always been there, so inextricably entwined into the very fabric of The Mud Life’s daily routine that they’re almost forgotten about…

In the main compartment I put a couple of shirts, a pair of trousers, sturdy boots and underwear, they all seemed to be lost inside…

On the outside there’s 2 oversized wheels that are designed to work on all surfaces. I’ve already mentioned the very sturdy V-Tubing telescoping handles,  but what I didn’t say is that it’s very easy to use and has a button built into both sides of the non-slip grip and slides up and down into the locked fixed position smoothly……

Like all Thule products, someone has sat down and actually thought about its design, and subsequently, the Subterra Attaché is a brilliant piece of kit for anyone who has to carry a laptop around, but I'm getting ahead of myself.

Starting at the front, unzip the full width pocket and you will find enough space for an iPad or a diary.  There’s 2 mesh pockets that are attached to

I thought it was about time I reintroduced you to a couple of Millican products that have been well used over the years, namely Jim The Holdall and Peter The Wash Bag. Although they’ve been with me for quite a number of years now, 2016 has been quite a busy year for them, as well as regular-ish trips to the gym, they’ve been living the high life…..

We have all seen a lots of re-usable shopping bags popping up since the 5p carrier bag charge was introduced in the UK. There are plenty of big jute, canvas or plastic bags-for-life about and all are great for their purpose when heading off to the supermarket, but when you are wandering out and about and end up buying something……..

There was a time, when spending a few days away from home, that I'd chuck all of my toiletries into a plastic carrier bag and think nothing of it. This however embarrassed Muddy Madam, and for a birthday present I was bought a ‘proper’ wash bag. Although an expensive 'fashion' brand, it didn’t take long for it begin falling apart.

Then, along came ‘Peter……