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The British brand Isobaa specializes in stylish and comfortable Merino apparel, and in 2022 it expanded its range to also include home accessories made from Merino wool. As I had been looking to get a throw suitable for both travelling and lounging on our living room couch, I was very excited to have the opportunity…
In spring we were contacted by British Isobaa, which specializes in Merino wool clothing for outdoor activities as well as everyday use, about testing some of their new apparel in return for unbiased reviews. We have previously reviewed Isobaa clothing and accessories and have always been satisfied with the brand’s design and quality. It was…
In the beginning of the year, I wasn’t particularly happy with my running performance. Due to a busy life, I’ve been running less and less and this really began to frustrate me. Getting more free time for running unfortunately wasn’t an option and thus I got increasingly interested in run commuting. I immediately knew that…
A couple of months ago, we received the CamelBak MultiBev bottle for testing and since then we’ve been using it for travelling, everyday life and various family adventures in the great outdoors. The CamelBak MultiBev is an insulated bottle with a detachable cup at the bottom. The detachable cup is what makes this bottle special,…
In March, I received the Baabuk Urban Wooler shoes for testing and ever since I’ve been wearing them nonstop for everyday life. Before I agreed to test them, I of course read a bit about the Swiss company behind them. I was impressed with their idea of using wool instead of synthetic materials to make…
In the first months of 2021 we were contacted by the Swiss company Baabuk, which specializes in sustainably manufactured footwear, made out of wool. We immediately thought it would be a good match for our new Off the Trails section where we review products for a sustainable and active lifestyle. We thus agreed to test…
Last year in December, I received the Isobaa Merino wool insulated jacket for testing. I’m a big fan of Merino wool and my closet is filled with Merino base layers. However, this is my first Merino insulated jacket. Merino wool insulated jackets are a relatively new concept and not many brands have them in their…
In late summer I received the Wama Hemp Hipsters for testing. Hemp is a much more sustainable fabric fiber than most base layer materials, and therefore I was excited to test the underwear which is made of approximately half-half hemp and organic cotton. As I was heavily pregnant when I received the Wama hipsters, I…
Several months ago, we were contacted by the American company Wama which specializes in hemp underwear. They asked us to test some of their products and since we love to test base layers, we of course agreed. Now, hemp is not the most well-known material and before we got in touch with Wama, we didn’t…
A few months ago, we were contacted by Trexad, the company behind the successful Kickstarter project Air Pack. Usually I’m not very keen on testing Kickstarter projects because – let’s be frank; many of them are flawed. However, Trexad managed to exceed its Kickstarter funding goal by more than $100.000 which significantly increased my curiosity…
