48 Hours in Clifden: A Sustainable Weekend Away
Outsider take you on a 48 hour break to Clifden Co. Galway. We walk you though where we stayed, what we did and what we wore!
By Matthew McConnell
To the Test: Therm-a-Rest Sleep System
Therm-a-Rest have made some of the best outdoor sleep systems for 50 years. We put their latest kit to the test and here's what we thought!
By Matthew McConnell
To The Test: Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid
We put the Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid to the test! What is it good for? Who would we recommend it to an much more!
By Matthew McConnell
The Sustainable Staycation: The Ultimate Guide
We recently embarked on a 2-day break to the West of Ireland on a #SustainableStaycation. Here are some of our top tips to limit your carbon footprint.
By Matthew McConnell
Product We Love: Active Body Moisturiser by Nuasan
We have been testing Nuasan Active Body Moisturiser and recovery skincare products for over a month now. Here are our honest thoughts...
By Matthew McConnell
Nuasan: A Sustainable Irish Skin and Muscle Recovery Brand for Athletes
Outsider put a new Irish company to the test. Nuasan make sustainable, ethical skincare and muscle recovery products.
By Matthew McConnell
Cascade Designs: A Global Brand Making Sustainable High Quality Outdoors Kit in Cork
Outsider brings you behind the scenes at a global outdoor gear brand, Cascade Designs! Making high-quality, sustainable kit here in Ireland.
By Matthew McConnell
Product We Love: The Columbia OutDry Extreme Mesh Rain Jacket
Columbia Sportswear has been making outdoor gear for nearly 85 years. This may be the best rain jacket they have ever made!
By Matthew McConnell
Product We Love: The Dynafit Alpine Trail Running Shoe
Hill runner, Matthew McConnell, runs you through one of his go-to shoes for training and racing in the mountains,the Dynafit Alpine.
By Matthew McConnell
A Quick Start Guide to Irish Mountain Running
Outsider have compiled all the must-know information for getting into hill running in Ireland. What gear to get and what races to do!
By Matthew McConnell
















