Reviews
Pulseroll Percussion Massage Gun and Vib…
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC For a 20% Pulseroll discount code, scroll to the bottom. Roller competition on the URC FB group here I think I am like a lot of...
Read moreinov-8 TERRAULTRA G 270
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC If you have already read the 'first look', then scroll down for the update. The first thing to notice with the TERRAULTRA G 270 is...
Read morePetzl Swift RL Headtorch
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I have had many Petzl headtorches over the years and am generally very happy with them. They are not always perfect, but that is...
Read moreReview of the Rab Skyline range of cloth…
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC When I received this pack of clothing to test, I wrote a 'first look' at all the gear which gives some info on how...
Read moreCoros Apex Pro Watch
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC If you have a GPS watch,it is likely either a Suunto or Garmin, but there is now a new kid in town who wants to join and eventually...
Read moreArc’teryx Norvan LD 2 shoe
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I own a few items of clothing by Arc’teryx and am really happy with them. I recently tested the excellent Norvan SL hoody jacket and was...
Read moreRab Skyline clothing range
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Many of you will be aware of RAB from their climbing and mountaineering clothing. They have now ventured into the mountain running market with...
Read moreArc’teryx Norvan SL Hoody Jacket
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC We are currently getting loads of sunshine here in the Alps, and that combined with the fact we are not allowed out for much...
Read moreMontane Minimus Stretch Ultra Pull-On Ja…
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC A long, long time ago, when I took up running ultras (It really was a long, long time ago!) I didn’t feel the need...
Read moreNitecore UT32 Ultra Compact Dual Output …
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC The torch attached via the rubber mount, to the heand band. When Nitecore contacted me, I’ll be honest, I had never heard of them, but after a...
Read moreinov-8 Trailroc G 280 shoe
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Along with the Race Ultra Pro 2in1 vest, I received the brand new Trailroc G 280 shoes from inov-8 as free samples to run into the ground...
Read moreinov-8 Race Ultra Pro 2in1 Vest
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Vest with 10 litre pocket clipped in place on the rear As mentioned previously in other reviews, I have been a Salomon vest user, and...
Read moreMontane VIA Gecko Vest
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I feel very lucky to have got my hands on a Gecko race vest courtesy of Montane. My only previous experience with Montane vests...
Read moreLa Sportiva Kaptiva
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC *scroll to the bottom for update after 785km* Full disclosure. I was given this pair of Kaptiva shoes for free to review. I first saw the Kaptiva when I was...
Read more361˚ Sensation 3 Shoe Review
Written by Sim Benson www.jenandsimbenson.co.uk Price: £119.99 Weight per shoe: men’s UK11 335g women’s UK6.5 265g Find out more www.361europe.com/en Overview: The Sensation 3 is designed as a high mileage trainer with a good blend...
Read moreThule Chariot Cross 2 Multisport Trailer
Written by Jen and Sim Benson www.wildrunning.net for the URC Price: From £850 (single) or £950 (double) Find out more at www.thule.com; available in the UK from www.runningbuggies.com Overview: Brand new from Swedish brand...
Read moreScarpa Spin
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I recently tested the Neutron shoe from Scarpa. It is a good, but very solid shoe. I say, but, purely as I know this won't be...
Read moreHoka One One Speed Instinct
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC A few years ago when I was doing some fairly high mileage, mostly on road or hard pack trail, I was suffering from very...
Read moreSalomon S-Lab XA Alpine
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I recently got a chance to review the rather amazing Salomon X-Alp Carbon GTX and what an incredible shoe (boot?). It is basically a…
Scarpa Neutron
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Scarpa are an Italian family run company that have a long heritage of producing some of the finest mountaineering boots in the world. They…
Scott Palani Road Men's
Written by Sim Benson www.wildrunning.net for the URC Price: £115 Weight: 340g per shoe Men’s UK 10.5 Eu 45.5. Find out more at www.scott-sports.com Overview: The Scott Palani is a new road shoe designed for…
Asics Gel-DS Men's
Written by Sim Benson www.wildrunning.net for the URC Price: £115 Weight: 290g per shoe Men’s UK 11 Eu 46.5. Find out more at www.asics.com Overview: The 21st version of the Asics DS-Trainer aims to continue…
La Sportiva Hail Jacket
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC La Sportiva make some fine footwear for mountaineering, ski mountaineering and of course trail running. For a few years they have also been producing…
inov-8 X-Claw 275
Written by Jessica Williams for the URC The X-Claw is one of the latest additions to the Inov-8 trail shoe line-up and I purchased - so not a freebie - mine…
Salomon Sonic Pro
Written by Jen Benson www.wildrunning.net for the URC Price: £110 Weight: 230g per shoe women’s UK 7. Drop 8mm Find out more at www.salomon.com Overview: The Sonic Pro is one of Salomon’s range of lightweight road-suitable…
Saucony Triumph ISO 2
Written by Sim Benson www.wildrunning.net for the URC Price: £135 Weight: 340g per shoe Men’s UK 11. Find out more at www.saucony.com Overview: The Triumph ISO 2 is designed to be a plush and extremely…
Inov-8 Trail Talon 275
Written by Jen & Sim Benson www.wildrunning.net for the URC Price: £110 Weight: 340g per shoe Men’s UK 11 or 290g per shoe Women’s UK 7. Find out more at www.inov-8.com Overview: Inov-8 designed the…