Gormley’s Gear

Normally I am a sceptic about ‘power bars’ and so on, but TORQ Performance Nutrition products seem to me to be a…

stasher multi-use resealable non-toxic food-grade silicone storage containers are a convenient alternative to plastic bags and cling film, writes Mike Gormley. ~…

Everyone needs a Leatherman multi-tool / belt tool ~ indeed I have even been known to carry one on my belt when…

The Petromax Rocket Stove rf33 combines stack effect and wood boiler principle to achieve efficient combustion of biomass, writes Mike Gormley. ~…

Cooking, old style ~ the cast iron Petromax Dutch Oven is ideally suited to cooking in the open air as in the…

Craghoppers Kiwi Pro Expedition are practical multi-pocket stretchy trousers well-suited for hiking, trekking and travelling, writes Mike Gormley. ~ Most days we…

The Craghoppers microfleece Corey Plus Jacket is a top or mid layer which should help to keep out the autumn chill, writes…

New from Craghoppers of Manchester, the Anderson Waterproof Cagoule is a light, waterproof and multi-use outer garment, writes Mike Gormley. ~ I…

Rumpl Original Puffy Blankets ~ for such a fundamentally simple item of gear these have a load of potential uses, writes Mike…

Keeping your valued kit dry is essential and the Snugpak Aquacover should help if fitted around your rucksack to protect in the…