For the curious. The conscious. And the ones who feel most at home outdoors.
Hi, I’m Alastair — and Trail & Kale is our family project. It started with a love of trails, a frustration with fake reviews, and a belief that people deserve honest, experience-driven advice when it comes to what they eat, wear, and carry into the great outdoors.
These days, Trail & Kale is where we share the gear we’ve tested, the clean nutrition that fuels our lifestyle, and the thoughts that keep us grounded, curious, and living a little more intentionally.
🏕 What you’ll find here
🌿 Outdoor gear reviews
We test gear the long way — out in real weather, over real distances. Our reviews tell you what’s worth your money, what’ll actually last, and how it holds up in the wild.
🐶 Dog-friendly adventure gear
If Kepler wouldn’t wear it, we’re not recommending it. From hiking harnesses to paw balm, we’ve tested it all on the trail (and often in the mud).
🥕 Clean nutrition & supplements
We’re big on clean food that fuels — from superfood snacks and hydration mixes to supplements that support energy, recovery, and wellness.
💭 Thoughtful content for curious minds
Expect the occasional deep dive into wellness, simple living, parenting, and the messy joy of being human in nature.
❤️ The Dream-Team behind Trail & Kale
👨 Meet Alastair (that’s me)
I’m the one writing most of what you’ll read here right now — testing gear, filming YouTube reviews, and generally asking “does this actually work in real life?”
Running has been a huge part of my life for over 15 years — from road marathons to brutal ultramarathons, it’s shaped the way I test gear and view performance. But these days, I keep all my running-specific content over at AlastairRunning.com, where I go deep on running shoes, training plans, and real performance testing for road and trail running.
“Trail & Kale is where I talk about everything else I care about — outdoor GEAR, ADVENTURES WITH MY FAMILY, clean FUEL, dog adventures, and the gear that makes it all POSSIBLE.”
You’ll still find me running with Kepler most days, but I’ve separated the two sites so each one can thrive in its own space — and so you can get what you came for without distractions from the content that you may not be interested in.
If you’re into running, training, or seriously nerding out on performance running shoes, please come join me over at:
→ Blog: AlastairRunning.com
→ YouTube Channel (11k subs and climbing): https://www.youtube.com/@alastair.running/
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alastair.running/
👩🦰 Meet Helen
Helen’s the behind-the-scenes engine of Trail & Kale — testing gear, organizing shoots, fact-checking every review, and keeping things grounded. She’s also the one who spots the small details others miss. Here are her reviews: https://trailandkale.com/author/helendixon/
“I care about how things actually fit into our daily lives — not just how they look in product photos.” – Helen
🐾 Meet Kepler
Trail dog. Gear tester. Full-time adventure buddy. Kepler’s the reason we review so much dog gear — he runs, hikes, swims, and insists on being part of every outing. He likes sheep, just as much as the next Border Collie. Here are his reviews: https://trailandkale.com/
✉️ Want to hear from us?
Join our email community to get occasional notes with new reviews, wellness tips, and the gear we’re genuinely excited about — no spam, no filler.
🙌 Let’s connect
We love hearing from fellow adventurers. You can:
→ Follow us on Instagram for daily gear snippets and trail moments
→ Subscribe on YouTube for gear reviews and lifestyle content
Thanks for being part of this journey — we’re stoked you’re here.
– Alastair, Helen, Sebastian & Kepler x