Reviews

Which waterproof sock and boot combo stops blisters on extended UK winter bog stomps

Mar 12, 2026 • by Aurélien Duval

I’ve spent dozens of winter days wading through peat hag, heather and waterlogged tussocks across the UK, and one thing keeps coming back: blisters are the quickest way to ruin a long bog stomp. Over the years I’ve tried almost every sock, liner and boot combination I could get my hands on....

Choosing the right gaiters and socks for Dartmoor winter bogs: field-tested combos that prevent blisters and keep you dry

Feb 10, 2026 • by Aurélien Duval

Winter on Dartmoor teaches you quickly that a wet foot is the enemy of a good day out. After years of slogging through peat hags, heather, and the infamous blanket bogs, I’ve settled on a handful of gaiter-and-sock combinations that reliably keep my feet dry, blister-free and moving. Below I...

testing the Sony a7C II for handheld moorland photography: battery life, autofocus and stabilization notes

Dec 02, 2025 • by Aurélien Duval

I spent several weekends recently walking moorland routes across northern England with the Sony a7C II in my pack, testing it as a handheld camera for landscape and wildlife shots. Moorland photography is a good stress test: wide, often windy vistas, tricky light that moves with cloud and sun, and...

best boots for muddy UK winter trails: testing five waterproofs on Dartmoor bogs

Dec 02, 2025 • by Aurélien Duval

I spent a cold, soggy week on Dartmoor this winter testing five waterproof boots across peat hags, plunging bogs and long, muddy tracks. If you spend much time walking UK winter trails you already know the challenge: deep, suctioning mud, constant drizzle, and the kind of wet that seems to find a...