Alastair Dixon
Hey, I'm Alastair, co-founder of Trail & Kale. I’m passionate about writing quality, honest gear reviews, and exploring the latest health & wellness trends. Visit our about page to learn more about me and our small team of experts.
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Rossignol Vercors review: a stable, grippy trail shoe that punches above its price
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KEEN Zionic NXT vs Hoka Transport Hike GTX: which one should you buy?
Hoka Kaha 3 vs KEEN Targhee IV: which one do you actually need?
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Suunto Core 2 review: Suunto revived a legend, and mostly nailed it
How to break in hiking boots without wrecking your feet
Best hiking shoes 2026: tested low-cut picks for every kind of hiker
Hiking boots vs trail runners: which should you actually hike in?
Best hiking boots 2026: The pairs that stood out in testing
