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Goods & Gear Reviews
Seeland Estate 18” 5mm Wellington Boot
Going back to around 4 years ago, I was sent 6 pairs of wellies to review for a magazine, and being perfectly honest, they were all very good. However, there will be always 1 pair that stands out above the rest, and for me it was Seeland’s Estate 18” wellington boot…..
Silverpoint Explorer 6000 Lantern & Charger
As we head towards Spring I think it’s time that I introduce you to the most versatile lighting product that we have at Muddy Towers, say hello to Silverpoint’s Explorer 6000 Charger Lantern…..
Update: Possum Merino Half Zipped Jumper
As you can gather by my recent reviews, I’ve been reflecting on products that I initially reviewed during my days writing for the now defunct Land Rover World magazine…
Seeland LED Light Cap
I was sent this cap to review a couple of years ago, and from the start I loved it, well, for the short time I had it that is, because as usual, it turned out to be yet another useful gadget that Muddy Madam decided to steal.
It's a traditional styled peak cap, but with a difference, and the difference is that it has small LED diodes hidden in the front edge of ….
Jompy Water Boiler
The Jompy is an innovative, environment-friendly, fuel-efficient waterboiler that can be used over any open flame and de-contaminates water as it passes through. Because it heats up so fast, it means that you will use 60% less gas than if boiling water in a saucepan. Weighing just 605 grams and measuring 29cm across (large version), it produces …….
Ghillie Kettle
The chimney or volcano kettle, call it what you will, dates back to the late 1800’s in western Ireland where these handmade kettles were made mostly of tin and had very short lives. Although todays kettle from Ghillie may look similar, that’s about as far as it goes.
Out of their large range, I opted for the Silver Anodized Adventurer Kit that’s thicker and stronger than….
Thule Vectros 13" MacBook Pro Retina Bumper
When you’ve invested around £1400 on a pretty swanky new MacBook Pro, and you are a bit clumsy (like the Muddy Madam and me), or you have kids that use your MacBook, you definitely want to consider one of these!
Accidents happen, they always will. I’ve honestly lost count of how many people I know who’ve dropped their brand new phone or iPad only days after they’ve bought them……
Thule atmos X3 Case
Thule describes this case for the Phone 6 as an Ultra Tough Slim Case, and after a couple of months testing I can wholeheartedly agree.
It is very easy to put on, but isn't easy to take off, but then again, why would you want to? The bevelled edges make it very comfortable to hold, and the rubberised side panels make it feel secure; it would….
Thule Atmos X5
Over the years I've had quite a few different cases for my iPhones, all of which have been used and abused, but more importantly, have protected my hundreds of pound investment.
Having bought outright an iPhone 6s earlier last year, I again wanted to protect it, and Thule was the first company that sprung to mind for 2 reasons. The first being that I haven't used their case before, and secondly, I'm currently using….
Jerry Bottle
Now it could be argued that the Jerry Bottle is ‘just’ a water bottle, and on paper you’d be correct….
Bosch Aerotwins (Retrofit)
Have you ever found a product that does everything you want it to, everything that it’s supposed to do, time after time after time? Sure, you’re aware there’s other products out there that do the same job, and they might even be just a good, but you stick with your favourites because, in your experience, they’ve never let you down. Well that’s just….
Contigo West Loop
I’m currently on my second West Loop in around 5 years, the first one is still working fine, it’s just that the new versions have a better lid that makes them easier to clean....
Scaramouche + Fandango Travel Pack
I was quite pleased when I came across a range of gentleman's grooming products going by the name of Scaramouche + Fandango who claimed that…
Muck Boot Tack II Hi All Purpose Boots
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…..
Jim and Peter enjoy The Highlife!
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…..
Charles Viancin Bottle Stoppers
They are made out of silicone and are a fun, and practical, way to seal opened bottles of wine, vinegar or dressing...
Charles Viancin Silicone Trivet/Pot holder
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…
Wigwam's Cypress Trail Socks
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 ….
Thule Covert DSLR Messenger Bag
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….
Armadillo Merino Lightweight Boot Sock
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 …..