Clothing

Grangers – Active Wash, Odour Eliminator and Footwear & Gear Cleaner

Do you have smelly feet? Of course you don’t. No-one ever admits to it. But, whilst not wanting to admit it yourself, do you have a teenager with some old shoes they don’t want to part with? Or some gym or sports gear, or walking clothing and footwear that now lives in a carrier bag in the cupboard as you ...

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Product Review: Half Zip Sweater

I consider myself to be a typical bloke, I don’t have a full wardrobe like Mrs Turner, but what I do have is quality gear that lasts. Amongst the clothing marked ‘posh stuff’, or in other words, not to be worn whilst fixing things, is the half zip sweater from Possum Merino. OK, it may not be the rough and ...

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Product Review – Fleece Lined Wool Jacket

So what happens when you put your fleece lined, pure wool jacket on from Black Yak?  That’s easy, you don’t want to take it off again, ever, that’s what happens! I’ve had this jacket for around 3 years now and as well as being incredibly warm, it’s also very hard wearing, in fact, I can’t imagine a time that it’ll ...

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 Product Review – Merrell Moab Rover

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I do like Merrell shoes, and I can’t remember a time when there hasn’t been a pair in my wardrobe. Recently I’ve been abusing a pair of Moab Rover’s from their new arrivals section.  At just 421g they’re light and very comfortable, even straight out of the box. A warning though, ...

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Long Term Review – Barbour Belsay boots

Unless I’m wearing a suit, or at the gym, you’ll generally find me wearing a pair of boots.  I find them far more practical for general meanderings than trainers. I’ve had this pair of Belsay boots from Barbour since the middle of 2013, and I’ve worn the weekly ever since.  They’re a traditionally-styled men’s Derby brogue boot in a really ...

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Long Term Product Review – Tilley Outback Hat

At only 4 years old I wasn’t sure whether I should include my Tilley Outback hat in the ‘long term’ section because it still looks like new. But, I’ve used it almost everyday during the last 3 summers to protect my head from low branches, UV and hail stone. At Tilley, they build their hats to survive, it’s survived being ...

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Product Review – Eskeez Thermal Base Layers

Over the years I’ve reviewed hundreds of products and only a few are good enough that I still use on a regular basis today, and Eskeez Thermal base layers are on on that list of premier products. Having used both their zip neck top and long johns almost everyday this winter I can’t help but agree with their marketing blurb.  ...

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Barbour – Belsay Boots

If you think that Barbour just do wax cotton jackets, then you’d be wrong.  Barbour offer everything you’ll need to be comfortable when out in the country, whether you’re walking the dog, shooting or simply enjoying a few green lanes. The Belsay is a traditionally-styled men’s Derby brogue boot in a really nice and soft burnished leather with Barbour’s signature ...

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Seeland – Marsh Jacket & Trousers

Since these arrived at Turner Towers I’ve hardly had them off!  Seeland’s Marsh jacket and trouser combo make hard work a breeze and cosset you at the same time.  Seeland has focussed on creating a package that will resist heavy usage, with strong Kevlar like reinforcements on exposed areas and several spacious pockets, the Marsh combo are windproof, waterproof and ...

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