We’ve recruited a new gear tester! Intrepid explorer Amelia-Faie has put the warm and toasty Spotty Otter Drift Down II Gilet through its paces – and here’s what she thinks of it.
Category: Product reviews
Good outdoor kit for little adventurers isn’t easy to find, so visit our gear reviews section where we test it all out
Review: Bogs Skipper Wellies
My son spends an almost unbelievable amount of time up to his ankles in mud and water, and as a result he practically lives in his Bogs Skipper Wellies. So it’s a good job they’re awesome!
Review: Gruffalo Trunki (best thing ever)
The only thing that annoys me about the Gruffalo Trunki is that it doesn’t come in adult sizes, because I’m bitterly jealous my infant son has a better suitcase than me.
Review: Gruffalo Poncho Towel
The Gruffalo Poncho Towel does the awesome job of drying your toddler without you having to get your hands wet. All they need to do is run around!
Review: LittleLife Family First Aid Kit
As our son’s got bigger and crazier we’ve realised how unprepared we are for dealing with all his accidents, bumps and scrapes. But the LittleLife Family First Aid Kit has come to our rescue!
Review: Keen Seacamp II CNX sandals
If you’re planning to hit the beach with your kids this year they’ll need footwear that can handle sand, salt water, sunshine and sweaty little toes – and the Keen Seacamp II CNX sandals are perfect.
Review: The Original Konfidence Swim Jacket
The Original Konfidence Swim Jacket is packed with removable floats and lots of other cool features that help water-loving toddlers take their first strokes towards becoming full-on swimmers.
Review: Deuter Kid Comfort II child carrier
With Sonny tipping the scales at 2 stone I’ve never needed a good rucksack carrier more, and the Deuter Kid Comfort II is right up there with the best. It’s lightweight, comfortable, easy to load, and easy to carry.
Review: Primus TrailBottle Vacuum
The insulated Primus Trailbottle Vacuum keeps your drinks hot or cold in any temperatures, making it the perfect piece of kit for thirsty little explorers.
Toddler reins: good or bad idea?
A lot of people hate the idea of ‘putting kids on leads’ but if a set of toddler reins keeps my son safe, encourages him to walk and gets him outdoors more – I’m all for it!