Reviews
Kailas Fuga Air II Vest Pack 8L
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC On receiving an email from Kailas asking if I could test and review some of their gear, I’ll admit that I had to go...
Read moreOMM Kamleika Jacket
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I owned a Kamleika jacket from the OMM around a decade ago. In fact, I also owned the Kamleika trousers too. The jacket was nice...
Read moreKahtoola EXOspikes
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Years ago, tired with either not being able to go running or sliding around like mad when the temperature plummeted, I purchased a pair...
Read moreAvoalre socks (plus discount code)
Avoalre recently contacted me asking if I would like to test their new socks. I hadn't heard of them, which is probably as they have no other running products in...
Read moreMontane Gecko Ultra V+
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC When I first saw pictures of the new vest from Montane I was excited! The Gecko Ultra V+ is incomparable to Montanes other vest packs which...
Read moreMontane Gecko VP+ Race Vest
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Just over three years ago, I reviewed the first vest from Montane under the name, Gecko. It was a simple clean and well thought...
Read moreGarmin Enduro
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I have used Garmin before but it has been a while. In fact, when I paired up the Enduro to Garmin Connect, there was...
Read moreSalomon S/Lab Sense 6” shorts
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Shorts are such a simple thing, aren’t they? I wasn’t sure that a simple pair of shorts would warrant an entire review entry. That was...
Read moreMontane Summer wear
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Summer finally arrived here in Chamonix, after a few false starts, so it was perfect for trying out some of Montanes new Summer running...
Read moreSalomon Sense Pro 5 Vest
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC My first vest was a Salomon and I believe one of the first running vest style packs on the market. This was around a...
Read moreAdidas Terrex Speed Ultra shoes
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC My first and only Adidas were the Adizero XT 4’s which I had a reviewed almost a decade ago. I have fond memories of this shoe...
Read morePolar Verity Sense Optical Heart Rate Se…
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I really like having a GPS watch and all the data it provides. Now that many watchs also have optical heart rate monitors that read your...
Read moreCimalp Clothing
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I recently reviewed the interesting and innovative Trail running shoes from Cimalp and found them to be a good shoe. The variable heel to toe drop...
Read moreinov-8 TRAILFLY ULTRA G 300 MAX
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC inov-8 really are very good at drumming up lots of interest in their new shoe releases, and the new TRAILFLY ULTRA G 300 MAX was no...
Read moreSalomon S/Lab Ultra 3 shoes
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Since Salomons first S/Lab shoes were developed for Kilian, the range has grown and been further refined each season. They are always lightweight, fairly...
Read moreCimalp 864 Drop Evolution shoes
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I, like I imagine most people who read this, often find myself checking out other people's shoes. It’s not really a conscious thing. I...
Read morePolar Grit X Watch
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I first had a polar unit many years ago, in a previous lifetime before I was a runner. In those days I was a...
Read morePulseroll Mini massage gun
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I recently reviewed the excellent Massage gun from Pulseroll. I really liked its intense power, and how you could really focus on particular areas with...
Read morePetzl IKO Core
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I have tried pretty much every Petzl headtorch over the past decade or so, and there have been many, so one thing I know…
Pulseroll Percussion Massage Gun and Vibrating Foam Roller
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I think I am like a lot of other runners, in that I go through phases with recovery aid, such as stretching and foam…
inov-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…
Petzl 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…
Review of the Rab Skyline range of clothing
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…
Coros 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…
Arc’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…
Rab 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…
Arc’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…