I have found the best pair of wellies (sorry All Purpose Boots) ever. I have only had these for a week (a very 'it's-wet-up-North' week), and already I have worn them for longer, and without any pain, than any other wellies that I've bought in the last 10 years. Oh and I love purple, so the funky purple coloured soles and top edging are right up my street. They also do…..

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…..

They are made out of silicone and are a fun, and practical, way to seal opened bottles of wine, vinegar or dressing...

This trivet is brilliant. Not only is it pretty, but it's really practical too, especially for camping trips when you don't want to burn the ground with hot kettles or pans…

These socks are predominately made from cotton which for me, the Muddy Madam, is a godsend. I have a big problem finding walking socks as most of them contain a good proportion of wool. Wool is great, it's hard wearing and practical, but seeing as I start itching almost at the moment of contact with most wools, then I need to ….

I’ve been using the Kata 3n1-33 camera backpack, and although it fulfilled most of my needs, I found it quite cumbersome, especially when walking around crowded shows.  What I really wanted was something that I could carry over the shoulder in a messenger bag kind of way, which was tough and water resistant.

Cutting a long story short, I found that Thule aren't just renowned for supplying….

So far, after a month or two my Armadillo Merino Lightweight Boot Socks are continuing to give me that warm, fuzzy feeling every time I …..

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 like them because they are useful and compact, which means I can carry them about in my handbag, without having to carry a bag the size of a holdall. 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 …..