Gormley’s Gear

Summer Is A Long Way Off ~ Bad Weather Preparedness Pt.1
Do not let the recent February mini-heatwave lull you into a false sense of belief that winter has gone and summer is…

Summer Is A Long Way Off ~ Bad Weather Preparedness Pt.2
Do not let the recent February mini-heatwave lull you into a false sense of belief that winter has gone and summer is…

KEELA Sherpa Jacket
Straight away I gain respect for this KEELA Sherpa Jacket as, having spent time in Nepal, I have great esteem for the…

RUGGEX 4G Rhino 5 Smartphone
For the likes of us who get out there in all weathers, and often harsh operating conditions, the ‘average’ smartphone is highly…

Darn Tough Hike/Trek Socks
For regular readers you will know I have been using Darn Tough socks for a while now and have always found them…

Seasonal Greetings & Keep Warm With Snugpak
Firstly may I wish all those who have read Gormley’s Gear, both now on Joint-Forces and for the many years before on…

KEELA For Kids ~ Boulder 3-in-1 Jacket
KEELA, who are well known for providing serious outdoor people with an extensive range of clothing, also cater for the up and…

Cocoon Air-Core Ultralight Travel Pillow
I am sure we must all have looked at ‘travel pillows’ and probably tried some but felt a bit cheated as so…

Storm Apparel Care ~ Wash & Proof
STORM is a British company producing cleaning and protective products for all outdoor gear, writes Mike Gormley.

VAUDE Proof 28 Waterproof Rucksack
I am not sure why it is that more rucksacks are not fully waterproof, writes Mike Gormley, but here is one from…
















