Overboard 20L Classic Waterproof Backpack review
The Overboard 20L Classic Waterproof Backpack is a dry bag based rucksack, designed primarily for water sports and outdoor activities. Overboard have been making dry bags for some time now, and the rest of the outdoor sport industry seems to have caught up and are all now offering a roll-top rucksack, making the best use […]
Helly Hansen AEgir H2Flow Jacket & Salopettes Review
Helly Hansen have taken their proven H2Flow technology and made great use of it in the performance Ægir H2Flow Jacket & Salopette. The lightweight combo are well fitted to avoid snagging and enable them to be worn under a waterproof shell without becoming too bulky. They can also be worn on their own on cooler, […]
Typhoon PS330 Xtreme Drysuit review
Having sea kayaked for 6 years and tried out various methods for keeping dry during the cooler seasons, I finally bit the bullet and decided to invest in a full drysuit. Two piece drysuits are fine if you’re with other paddlers and can get assured rescue quickly if you happen to capsize but, for me, […]
Helly Hansen Skagen 2 Pant review
Helly Hansen’s mid range salopettes, the Skagen 2, are designed with coastal sailing in mind and are of a lighter weight than their ocean range but are still hardwearing and more than enough for most coastal sailors. The Skagen 2’s use Helly Hansen’s Helly Tech® performance fabric which is waterproof, windproof and breathable yet still […]
Helly Hansen JR Drysuit review
James Gosson is a 10 year old up and coming Optimist dinghy sailor that has been shaking up the Welsh Championships in 2017 Helly Hansen kindly gave him a HH JR Drysuit to try out. Here’s his first review… Having only worn wet suits, I was really looking forward to trying a drysuit out and […]
Helly Hansen Odin Flow Jacket review
The Helly Hansen Odin Flow Jacket is part of their top end ‘Odin’ series aimed at professionals and serious users. The latest fabric technology and design features can be found in this range and the Odin Flow is no different. It’s a mulitsport softshell jacket that aims to provide flexible insulation and ventilation along with […]
REVIEW- Gill Race Sailing Shorts
Having had the full summer and autumn to test these shorts, we thought it high time to report back on them. The Gill Race Sailing Shorts are designed for sport and keel boat racing in warmer conditions, however we tested them canoeing during the Welsh summer and on the Solent during the autumn and found […]
REVIEW – Helly Hansen Salt Power Jacket
The Helly Hansen Salt Power jacket is a no nonsense breathable waterproof jacket aimed at the powerboat market but equally at home on dry land. It’s a great looking jacket and is cut well to allow freedom of movement without becoming bulky. The design is based upon Helly Hansen’s marine stripe design for the […]
REVIEW – Baltic 5600 buoyancy aid
Baltic have teamed up with The Rough Water Gear Company to produce a slimline buoyancy aid primarily aimed at the surfski market but equally suited to kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding or sailing in general. The Baltic 5600 is narrower across the chest and back than a traditional buoyancy aid and this allows for much greater upper […]
REVIEW: Helly Hansen Warm Freeze 1/2 Zip Top
The Warm Freeze 1/2 zip top builds on Helly Hansen’s renowned Lifa® series of clothing that has a proven track record going back some 46 years.
REVIEW: Gill Thermal Dinghy Top
The Thermal Dinghy Top from Gill is aimed at winter water users and provides warmth and protection from spray and waves.
REVIEW: Chatham Docksider II G2 Hand-Stitched Deck Shoes
The Docksider II G2 Hand-Stitched are from Chatham’s G2 range which come with a two year guarantee.
REVIEW: Helly Hansen Dry Elite 2.0 Pant
The Dry Elite 2.0 pant is aimed at the more active outdoor users and is designed to create a dry layer next to your skin during highly aerobic activities according to the literature. I was interested to see how they faired under less strenuous conditions that would be found when sailing or kayaking. I had […]
REVIEW: Helly Hansen Blackline Full Wetsuit
Having worn wetsuits for various sports over the years, the one thing that strikes me about all of them is that they tend to be uncomfortable and constrictive until in the water. This is fine in sports such as diving or caving when that happens quite quickly, but very different for something like dinghy […]
REVIEW: Chatham Aqua Go Mist G2 Performance Sailing Shoes
Billed as the next evolution in the history of the boat shoe; Chatham’s new Aqua Go Mist G2 is the result of years of design, research and technology. Designed for use in and around water, it features a midsole with direct drainage holes that will empty the shoe of water within 10 seconds. In practice, […]
REVIEW: Helly Hansen Ægir Ocean Dry Top
It’s a word I use rarely, or lightly, but the new Helly Hansen Ægir Ocean Pro Dry Top is phenomenal. From the ground up it’s designed for one purpose; to keep someone safe at sea and it fulfils that remit and then some. Picking up the jacket for the first time, you can feel how […]
REVIEW: Helly Wellys from Helly Hansen
I’ve been wanting to try a pair of these for a while and finally got the chance in February. The Helly Welly is a sailing boot from Helly Hansen designed as a cruising boot for long days on deck. It is also ideal for offshore racing. I however, wanted to try them out sea kayaking. […]
REVIEW: Helly Hanson Ask Hybrid Jacket
I have been looking for a smarter waterproof jacket for a while and therefore jumped at the chance to get the new Helly Hanson Ask Hybrid jacket to review. The Hybrid is marketed as “a modernized Scandinavian version of the classic trench coat” and would fill a large gap in my wardrobe between all out […]