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Gadgets & Gear

Chafe can plague a runner, but different gels and creams can help alleviate the issue. Photo: Pexels

Extreme fitness

What anti-chafe product is best for your running?

7 Nov 2019

Yeti is one of many great bags on the market. Photo: Yeti

Water sports

What dry bags should I buy for my next wet adventure

10 Oct 2019

Awesome Woodys climbing training tool is one of many ways to improve your grip strength. Photo: Awesome Woodys

Climbing and mountaineering

The best grip strength gear and tools for climbers

4 Oct 2019

Chafe can plague a runner, but different gels and creams can help alleviate the issue. Photo: Pexels

Extreme fitness

Which anti-chafe product is best for your running?

12 Nov 2019 33

Shoes are of great importance when running, but so are socks. Photo: EPA

Extreme fitness

What are the best socks for trail and ultra runners?

8 Nov 2019 33

You can’t miss your training just because it’s raining, but having perpetually wet shoes is an issue for many runners. Photo: May Tse

How to dry your running shoes in Hong Kong’s humid rainy season

Trail Mix

7 Aug 2019

Hoka One One Evo backpack can hold up to 17 litres. Photo: Hoka One One

Extreme fitness

Backpacks and hydration vests for trail runners

26 Sep 2019

Meditation, breathing techniques and tips to help build mental strength and focus can be the difference in your sporting performance. Photo: Shutterstock

Extreme fitness

Great meditation and breathing apps for athletes

20 Sep 2019

The Bandi is very durable. Photo: Petzl

Climbing and mountaineering

The best chalk bags for rock climbers

19 Sep 2019

Luo Tao, third at the OCC, UTMB, impresses spectators with his fast downhills - training stability is key to a fast descent. Photo: UTMB

Extreme fitness

Four exercises for trail runners to improve their stability

16 Sep 2019

The Nike Aerobill Tailwind Trail Cap is one of many hats you should consider on your next trail running shopping trip. Photo: Nike

Extreme fitness

What hat should I buy for trail running? Stay shaded on the slopes

13 Sep 2019

The Black Diamond Astro 175 headlamp is one of many you should consider when looking for a new headlamp. Photo: Black Diamond

What headlamps should I buy for running?

7 Sep 2019 1

The early morning swim in Kailua Bay during the Ironman World Championship triathlon Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Photo: AP Photo/Chris Stewart

Extreme fitness

Ironman winner banned for using cannabinoid cream with high levels of THC

9 Sep 2019 1

A helicopter flies over the Mont Blanc Massif - the mayor worries they will need a helicopter to remove a rowing machine left by a ‘wacko’ on Mont Blanc. Photo: Philippe Desmazes/AFP

Climbing and mountaineering

Mayor outraged at ‘wacko’ leaving rowing machine on Mont Blanc

4 Sep 2019 1

Poles are a useful tool for hikers and trail runners alike. Photo: Lloyd Belcher Visuals

Extreme fitness

Top trail and ultra running poles, 2019

20 Aug 2019

Climber Yau Ka-chun combines a laid-back attitude with competitiveness to push himself. Photos: Xiaomei Chen

Climbing and mountaineering

Hong Kong’s Olympic climbing hope sees balance as key

13 Aug 2019

Sport climber Yau Ka-chun hopes to qualify for the 2020 Olympics. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Climbing and mountaineering

Olympic sport climbing format and qualification process explained

13 Aug 2019

Suunot 9 Baro Titanium GPS running watch is one of many options for runners, depending on their goals. Photo: Suunto

Extreme fitness

What are the best GPS watches for runners?

20 Jul 2019

Five books to inspire your ocean voyage. Photo: Johannes Plenio/Pixabay

Water sports

What are the best sailing adventure books?

12 Jul 2019

There are a range of shoes on the market, from minimalist shoes akin to trail running footwear, to heavy boots designed for construction. Photos: Caterpillar, Merrell, Salomon

Explore Hong Kong

What hiking boots should I buy in 2019?

11 Jul 2019

(Clockwise) Under Armour, T8, Brooks and 2XU are some of the best under shorts on the market. Photo: Under Armour, T8, Brooks and 2XU

Extreme fitness

What are the best running under shorts for comfort and…

4 Jul 2019

Henri Lehokonen, Hong Kong-based Australian, comes 11th at the 2019 Ultra Trail Australia before heading to Western States. Photos: Handout

Extreme fitness

If power’s the answer, watt’s the question? Lehkonen’s secret…

21 Jun 2019

La Spotiva, Merrell, Inov 8, Nike, Salomon, Altra and Hoka One One trail shoes. Photos: Handouts

Extreme fitness

Which trail running shoes should I buy?

21 Jun 2019

The 2017 Chengdu Marathon is the largest road running event in Western China. Photo: He Bo

Extreme fitness

Chinese ‘running supermarket’ app helps one in 10 find races

21 Nov 2018 1

A ski tourer makes his way up a mountain in northern Norway. Photo: Alamy

Expeditions and adventures

Going off piste: why ski touring is so popular, and the gear you need

17 Nov 2018 1

Editor's Pick

Mira Rai enjoys the autumn weather in Nepal. Photo: Mira Rai/Instagram

Mira Rai welcomes world’s best to Nepal hoping to inspire the next generation of women

Health & Fitness

23 Oct 2019