Tag: APPAREL

  • Ravean Down X Heated Jacket – A Review

    Ravean Down X Heated Jacket – A Review

    “Becasue being cold sucks” – So reads the tagline for Ravean‘s winter gear, and I couldn’t agree more. I am a complete nightmare when I am cold and so it beggars belief that I booked a trip to northern China and Russia in January (average temperature -20°C/-29°F). Panic set in about just how miserable I was going to be, and so the hunt began for the best way to stay warm. After a little online research, I came across the wonder that is Ravean and their heated products. I got a jacket straight away and so I am pleased to share with you my Ravean Down X Heated Jacket review.

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  • 30Seven Gloves Comfort Stretch Waterproof – A  Review

    30Seven Gloves Comfort Stretch Waterproof – A Review

    Planning for our trip on the Trans-Siberia railway in Russia, I started to panic about just how cold it was going to be. I mean, -30°C is pretty cold, especially as I have always struggled keeping my hands warm. I have been wearing thick gloves, shoved deep in my pockets and still, I have had freezing digits. After browsing USB powered, fingerless gloves and USB charged plastic lumps, I found exactly what I was looking for; 30Seven Heated Clothing make proper heated gloves!! I ordered two pairs of the 30Seven Gloves Comfort Stretch Waterproof (one for me, one for Mr Fluskey) and eagerly awaited my parcel.

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