Alastair Dixon
Sarasota, USA
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.
Reviews
Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX review: firm, planted, grippy, and one heel that wouldn't lock
Reviews
Lectric XP4 750 Review: Lectric's Best Folding Electric Bike Yet
Roundups
Best hiking boots 2026: The pairs that stood out in testing
Reviews
Salomon Genesis Mid GTX review: the waterproof mid hiker that still feels like a shoe
Reviews
Auro Wellness review: 30 days in, 4 products tested daily
Birding
What do the numbers on binoculars mean? A simple guide for hiking and birding
Reviews
Rossignol Vercors review: a stable, grippy trail shoe that punches above its price
News & Stories
Arc'teryx just announced System 0, and its first product is a $1,200 hardshell designed to be taken apart
VS
KEEN Zionic NXT vs Hoka Transport Hike GTX: which one should you buy?
VS
Hoka Kaha 3 vs KEEN Targhee IV: which one do you actually need?
News & Stories
SATISFY and COROS just made the best-looking mountain watch COROS has ever released