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LifeProof nüüd iPad case

The LifeProof nüüd case for the iPad is the same, it offers protection against drops from 4 feet off the ground as well as the general rough and tumbles of life, but what makes it unique is that for up to 30 minutes, the nüüd is it’s totally waterproof down to 6.6 feet……..

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SueMe Tree Trunks

OK guys, listen up.  Reviewing a pair of boxers on your favourite muddy website isn’t as daft as it may first appear, honestly! 

When I used to do a lot of walking I’d have all the fancy clothing that wicked sweat away from my clammy skin, but for some reason I’d always end up wearing the same cotton type boxers that soaked up moisture... which wasn’t pleasant.  That changed …….

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Muck Boot - Chore Hi

When I announced that I had a pair of Chore Hi Muck boots to test for the ill-fated Land Rover World magazine, at least 1/2 dozen of my ‘on-line’ acquaintances piped up and told me how much they swore by them. ‘Comfortable and dependable’ they said, and not a bad word from any of them……

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Otterbox Defender

The first thing I noticed when I fitted my iPad 2 into the Otterbox Defender was that it made the sleek tablet into a hefty and bulky piece of equipment.  However, the Defender is the Daddy in the Otterbox range when you want serious protection.

It’s built with a rugged and grippy silicone outer layer that wraps around the…..

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Back2You GPS Tracker

Not a week goes by when I hear about another Land Rover that’s been stolen, and sadly never to be seen again. It always surprises me that these owners don’t have some sort of tracker fitted; they can be quite pricey but then not as pricey as a new vehicle!

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a tracker that had no contract, no installation costs, no monthly fees and one that you don’t….

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Gerber Steady Multi-tool

The Gerber Steady may not have as many tools, and it might be a bit chunkier than other multi-tools on the market, but it does have a neat trick up its sleeve…

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Redback Boots Original

As normal-ish bloke I'm all for keeping things to a minimum, so when I buy something it generally has to have a dual purpose.  When the time came to buy a new pair of boots I knew that they needed to be hardy enough for a gentle meander in the country, comfy for driving in and after a bit of spit ‘n’ polish, posh enough to wear with…..

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OSO Dash Tablet Mount

OSO's Tablet Dash Mount is something that I don't use very often, purely because I don't use my iPad whilst driving.  I decided to change that the other day and use the Navigon app on my iPad instead.  

It doesn’t take long to set up, just clean the surface and place the mount in the desired position.  If you have one of those breathable surfaces…..

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Grubs Snowline 8.5 Wellington boots

Snow is something that we’ve been seriously lacking around my neck of the woods this winter, but that hasn’t stopped me from slipping my feet into my pair of Snowline 8.5’s when the rain has been constant companion. The Snowline 8.5 combines Grub’s Insu-Foam technology with advanced 8.5 thermal engineering, which makes …..

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Autow Boot Pull

I came across the Boot Pull at a CLA Game Fair a few years ago, and it has been on the Discovery’s tow ball, and now Deux Smurf's pretty much ever since. It's simply a device that fixes onto your tow ball and doubles as a mobile boot jack and ball hitch cover……

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Fire's Little Helper

With the right tools, starting a BBQ is a doddle, and when I’m at home, part of my BBQ kit is a battered and worn chimney starter which always works a treat. When I’m out and about with my small Weber Smokey Joe or Aquaforno, it’s a different matter, the chimney rolls around the back of the Discovery covering everything with muck…….

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Lifeproof Frē

Using your precious iPhone underwater isn’t really recommended as electrics and water don’t generally mix.  However, with an iPhone case from LifeProof, now you can!

What I like about the LIFEPROOF FRĒ case is that it's slim, especially when compared against the Otterbox Defender as the FRĒ is only 1.3mm thicker that the phone itself.  This means that it doesn’t look out of place, whether you’re in the wilderness, in the…..

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Peter, The Doctors Wash bag By Millican

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……

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Pentax K3-II

At the time of writing this, the K3-II is currently the flagship of the Ricoh/Pentax DSLR range, it has a few extra features over the K3 (clicky link http://www.crossaxle.com/product-review-pentax-k3/) that I reviewed last month.

Both have 24.4 megapixels and an ISO that goes up to 51.200 for taking photos under extremely poor lighting conditions, both are ….

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‘Joe the iPad Cover’ from Millican

Being a big fan of Millican products to start with, I came over all excited when I first found out they made an iPad cover.  Well, when I say ‘cover’, I actually mean pouch.

Like all of Nicky and Jorric’s products, ‘Joe the iPad Cover’ is well made and oozes quality. Once you’ve slotted your iPad into Joe, you secure it by folding over its flap which is fastened into place using ….

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R.I.P. Jim the Holdall - we still love you

I’ve owned Millican's Jim the Holdall for a long time now, in fact he’s been used almost every other day for the last 5 years.  He gets stuffed with damp and smelly gym kit, he’s been thrown in the back of my 4x4 for camping trips, and he still looks smart enough in an L405 Range Rover for posh weekends away.  For press events in foreign climes, Jim also fits most airline restrictions for hand luggage and has …..

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Pentax K3

Developed a couple of years ago to be the flagship of Pentax, the K-3 featured a host of advanced functions and user-friendly features to help its owner take better quality photos and be easier to use under demanding shooting conditions in the field.

Now, I could go all technical and talk at length about its….

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