REVIEW | Exped Synmat UL 7 M

Last year before the first wild camping trip and I had a trolley full of outdoor gear a top-notch sleeping mat unfortunately wasn't at the top of the list. Other things like base layers, mountaineering boots and a decent sleeping bag were.

Then last week the time came to replace my 'virtually-just-a-yoga-mat' sleeping mat and get something better. BG had bragged about his Therm-a-Rest since the first camp we went on together and to be honest that's what I had planned on getting but then an impulse quick look in the nearest Blacks led me to something better; the Exped Synmat UL 7 M.

Most Wanted Outdoor | December

While me and a friend were Christmas shopping recently I found myself mesmorised by the selection of hats in a well known UK outdoor shop. When I got home I found myself browsing the web for Barts Hats. I was completely sucked in by the chunky knits in all the textures and colours and the thought of my head being super warm while experiencing a super cold day/night on the hills and up the mountains.

Most Wanted Dancewear | December

December's most wanted is pointe shoes.

Not a new pair of pointes, or a specific brand, make, or model but the chance to actually dance in them. You see, I am currently experiencing 'ballet-pangs' and cravings for class.

Dancewear Five: November

Despite not being able to dance as much as I used to be able to that doesn't stop me wanting all the leotards and legwarmers.

Here's the Dancewear Five for November:

Outdoor Five: November

La Petite Ballerine used to feature a monthly Five Items of dancewear and as much as that will continue on this new page, I think it's only right that there are Five Items of Outdoor wear included too.

So here's the Outdoor Five for November: