Tag: winter hiking

Buff Polar Prints Hat and Neck Warmer

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For a cosy and practical Christmas gift, check out the Polar Prints hat and neck warmer sets from Buff. Crafted from ultra-soft polar fleece, they offer warmth and comfort without being bulky. The hat fits nice and snugly without feeling tight on my head and the double layered bottom of the hat keeps my ears lovely and warm on colder days.

The neck warmer has enough fabric to bunch comfortably around my neck and can be pulled up over my face for extra protection against the elements. The fleece material is lovely and cozy but if you get too warm it will easily fit into a pocket.  

Available in shades of grey, pink, and green, these accessories add a stylish touch to winter gear and look fantastic with my purple jacket and navy fleece. Each set has unique patterns, so if you’re buying for the whole family, no two will be exactly alike.

The Buff hat and neck warmer are perfect for any outdoor activities like hiking or skiing  but are also a great choice for walking the dog or going shopping. Made of 72% Polyester and 28% Viscose the quick-drying fleece is ideal for those unpredictable winter days.

RRP £25.95 available here

1000 Mile Fusion Walk Sock

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Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own

May is National Walking Month and is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and explore the countryside. I have set myself a challenge to do a walk every day in May as walking is not only a good form of exercise it is a great way to destress after a busy day at work. We are fortunate to live in a beautiful part of the country with plenty of good walks on our doorstep, so I am hoping that it won’t be too difficult a challenge!

When you are going hiking it’s amazing the difference a good pair of walking socks makes and this pair of Fusion Walk socks from 1000 Miles are going to be doing plenty of miles this month.

The socks are a double layered 3 /4 season sock with extra padding on the heel, toe and Achilles tendon areas. Combined with the high volume Merino wool, the socks offers warmth and volume, making the socks ideal for wearing from Autumn right through to Spring.

As soon as I put the socks on my feet I noticed how comfortable they are, and that’s before I even started walking! The Merino wool and Tactel mix gives a comfortable, breathable sock that wicks moisture away from the foot and elastane ensures a close fit that doesn’t slip or bunch in your boots  The ribbed cuff is a comfortable fit and not too tight around my leg and the socks are a mid-calf length and they fit nicely in both my walking boots and trail shoes meaning I can wear them for both hiking and fell running.

I was especially pleased when I saw the sizing of the women’s socks, the medium size is for UK sizes 6 to 8.5 and it’s nice to find a company who recognises that women do have feet bigger than a size 7!

The socks come with 1000 Miles’s blister free guarantee and they will give you your money back or a replacement pair of socks if you experience either blisters or the socks wear out within 1,000 miles – provided that the socks have been cared for following their guidance and are returned with the receipt.

The socks are mid length and easily cover the bottom of my walking trousers, the heel padding comes up the back of the heel and finishes slightly higher than the back of my walking shoe, meaning the backs of my ankles are protected and comfortable.  Available in Ladies (3 to 8.5) they cost £18.00 but don’t be put off by the price, given the excellent warranty they really are a  worthwhile purchase