Tilley T5 Adventurer Hat
Tilley Hats have long been worn by outdoor types and travellers worldwide ~ for this feature I have tried out their T5... Read More
Sweden Nordic Arctic Summit 2026 ~ Part Two
JOINT-FORCES was privileged to be invited to attend the Nordic Arctic Summit in Sweden to learn more about the new Nordic Combat... Read More
Helly Hansen Women’s Cantabria Shoes
Cantabria Women’s Shoes from Helly Hansen were conceived for short hiking adventures or everyday wear, writes Mike Gormley. ~ Jean took a... Read More
SCARPA Rush TRK Pro GTX Hiking Boots
The SCARPA Rush TRK Pro GTX Hiking Boot offers the wearer excellent grip and comfort in most conditions, writes Mike Gormley. ~... Read More
Sweden Nordic Arctic Summit 2026 ~ Part One
While our erstwhile Editor was heading out to sunny Saudi Arabia your humble Gear Tester was in snowy Sweden for the Nordic... Read More
Helly Hansen Men’s Crew Hooded Midlayer Sailing Jacket
The Men’s Crew Hooded Midlayer Sailing Jacket (v 2.0) was originally developed as a waterproof insulation layer for sailors, writes Mike Gormley.... Read More
Sunday Afternoons Sun Tripper Cap
This ‘clamshell brim’ Sun Tripper Cap from Sunday Afternoons is a great companion for the traveller and active person, writes Mike Gormley.... Read More
LOWA RENEGADE EVO GTX LO Revamped
LOWA have recently revamped their already very good RENEGADE EVO GTX LO multifunctional shoe, writes Mike Gormley. ~ It was back in... Read More
Gregory 45-Litre Alpaca Gear Box
Not just another stowage container, I reckon this robust and practical 45-litre capacity Alpaca Gear Box from Gregory is a bit special,... Read More
BioLite Range 300 USB-C Headlamp
The Range 300 Headlamp from BioLite is a small but very handy and effective head torch with USB-C fast charging, writes Mike... Read More
























