Gormley’s Gear

Sprayway Cape Wrath Jacket
The Cape Wrath is a light and packable waterproof jacket from Sprayway constructed using Gore-Tex Paclite technology, writes Mike Gormley. ~ I…

Osprey Hydraulics 2L Reservoir
Hydration is very important and Osprey have a well thought out solution to help with this ~ the Hydraulics 2L Reservoir, writes…

Helly Hansen Vandre and Quick-Dry Cargo Shorts
Helly Hansen Vandre Cargo Shorts and Quick-Dry (QD) Cargo Shorts 11 are both well-suited for wear on most non-formal occasions, writes Mike…

Contigo FreeFlow AUTOSEAL 1L Water Bottle
The Contigo FreeFlow AUTOSEAL 1L Water Bottle has some very good features for the outdoors person, writes Mike Gormley. ~ I have…

SPOT X 2-Way GPS Messenger ~ A Pre-Expedition Heads-Up
Mike Gormley gives a pre-expedition heads-up on the SPOT X 2-Way GPS Messenger ~ the latest SPOT tracker device. ~ My association…

BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro
The BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro is the most powerful and versatile head torch from a new range of three different models, writes…

Helly Hansen Scout Duffel Small ~ Trooper
The Helly Hansen Scout Duffel (Small) Trooper is a very handy travel duffel which has many potential applications for the frequent traveller,…

Helly Hansen Move Quick-Dry Pants
These Move Quick-Dry Pants multi-functional technical trousers from Helly Hansen are designed for people with an active lifestyle, writes Mike Gormley. ~…

Ussen Titanium Knife Fork and Spoon
This Titanium Knife, Fork and Spoon set is a new line from Ussen Outdoors, the (primarily) thermal underwear brand based in Skipton,…

Super Sparrow K500 and K350 Ultralite Travel Mugs
Super Sparrow’s latest K500 and K350 mugs come in in both his and hers colours and in different sizes, writes Mike Gormley.…
















