It can be used as a food cover instead of cling film, a pan lid or a cover for hot and cold dishes….

Every now and again I come across something on the ‘web that’s nestled between cat videos and half naked women that makes me stop what I’m doing for a moment or two.  Occasionally, if it’s really good I actually pay attention to it, which is what I did when I came across the Xanadoo Boot Basket…..

My request was simple enough, I wanted a boot, or shoe that would be flexible for driving long distances in yet tough enough for jumping in and out of a 4x4 in all manner of conditions to open gates or take photos….

I was given an orange coloured 21oz flask to try. At first, I was wary of something that I presumed was a pretender to the crown, but after a….

Thule don’t just produce roof bars, they have a huge collection of accessories that make transporting bikes, extra luggage and so on much easier and safer, and that’s where their 819 Portage kit comes fits in.  It really is a must for anyone who transports their canoe on a standard roof bar system.

Granted, I could use a bunch load of rope and some straps to tie Wenona down, but as…..

There’s nothing worse than getting into your 4x4 for work on a Monday morning after a weekends playing in the mud, especially when you haven’t cleaned it - muddy shoe deposits, that pair of wet socks and that other smell, what is it?  Has something died?

At a show recently I managed to get hold of a new range of car smellies, namely Millefiori Milano’s Icon range, and in particular their…..

I first met Jay at the Footman James Classic Motor show at Event City last year where he had a small stand. After a quick chat about his wares, it soon became evident that creating new and exciting waxes is his passion…

The Cobb has been around for quite a while, in fact back in 2001 Time Magazine featured the Cobb as one of the best inventions of that year.  It started life as an inexpensive all metal stove that could be distributed in aid programmes to third world countries and has grown into one of the most versatile BBQ's that we've tested to date.

Over the years I've cooked all sorts on it……

When you're off-roading, and you are jumping in and out of your vehicle, you don't want to be wearing a bulky coat that will hinder your movements or get caked in mud, and, as we all know, with the Great British weather you are likely to get wet, really wet, oh and probably quite muddy too.

So what's the solution?

It’s that time of year when I rummage through the wardrobe and dig out the old Desert Boots. These are my go to summer shoe, they’re lightweight and keep my slabs of meat incredibly cool, which is why I don’t wear them during winter.

Launched in 1950 by Nathan Clark, the Desert Boot was …..

If you've perused this website I'm sure that you will noticed that I have a thing for Thule (pronounced ‘Toolay’), not only are their products dependable, but in my experience they last. 

I wanted to fit a roof system for Deux Smurf not because I'm going to be carrying stuff on the roof everyday, rather to carry the canoe around, and maybe the odd pair of ladders.

I ordered Thule’s Rapid System Foot Pack Kit……

I like multi-tools! I am one of those women who gets on with stuff; if there is a screw that needs screwing or wood that needs chopping I'll grab the necessary tools and go for it. I have my own metal tool box, with…..

Here at The Mud Life we don't only review new wares, we like to give credit where credit's due on older products too, those stalwarts that have stood the test of time and lie in wait ready to save the day, again.  In this case it's my old reliable 12v air compressor, the Sealey MAC2300.

Amazingly, after a good 10 years of abuse it's still going strong, not only that but Sealey still …..

I never thought I had much in common with The Prodigy, but I have to say they have nailed me with this lyric:

'I'm a fire starter, twisted fire starter'

OK maybe not the twisted part, but definitely the fire starter bit. I got to play with the Bear Grylls Fire Starter….

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……..

The Bear Grylls survival series of products are not your usual 'lets slap a celebrity name on our normal products' type of thing. Bear is very involved in the design process of all the items in his range, after all, with his face all over the packaging, he doesn't want to be associated with any old guff…

The Vehicle Safety Kit comprises of their Multi-Plier 600, an axe, a D Cell Maglite, a compact folding spade and their Exchange-A-Blade hand saw.  This little lot is…..

I bought the factor 15 version (there's also a factor 30) as I wanted to get a reasonable tan and …

Using Polartec 300 recycled fleece in the main body and arms, SueMe’s Echoic jacket, which has been over 2 years in the making btw, offers incredible warmth and good breathability.  

A traditional yet modern tailored jacket, the Echoic features a unique …..

They say that it’s the tyres that make the off roader, which a lot of the time is quite true.  The same can be said for photography, as the difference a good quality fast aperture lens can make to your photos should not be underestimated.

The Pentax DA * 16-50mm F2.8 ED/AL (IF), to give it its full name, is a wide angle zoom lens that’s designed for exclusive use with Pentax digital SLR cameras and is aimed at the….