Three backpacks for short hikes
You’re off into the great outdoors, but not for long. Here’s what you take.
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Backpacking & Outdoors
Three carry-on backpacks for traveling light
On a short trip? Don’t risk losing your luggage with these carry-on backpacks that fit in the overhead lockers
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REVIEWED: Bullbird BR2 Travel Pillow
Soft foam and a travel-friendly form factor make this a travel pillow worth considering
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REVIEWED: OneNine5 Travel Wash Bag
Every traveler needs a good toiletry bag. Here’s one for super-organized travelers
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Three portable solar-powered lights for travel
Travel-friendly lanterns that charge-up by day and keep going all night. Who needs batteries?
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REVIEWED: Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW II
Compact yet comprehensive, this clever modular camera backpack is worth its (light) weight
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REVIEWED: Boundary Chase Pants
A sneak preview of some comfortable, stretchy and incredibly well-designed travel trousers
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Three of the best flasks for hiking, camping and travel
From smart flasks to hip flasks, these will fuel your next outdoor adventures
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REVIEWED: Vasco travel packing cubes set
Get neat and tidy when traveling with this seven-piece kit
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What to put in your hand luggage on a long-haul flight
From noise-cancelling earphones to a zero-gravity pen, here’s what you should be keeping close to you on planes
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REVIEWED: MP Magic Socks
These ‘metal infusion’ antibacterial socks are good for a week of stink free travel
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REVIEWED: Chrome Niko camera backpack
Tough, watertight and with a unique way of gripping a tripod, this 23-litre bag is fit for photography expeditions
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REVIEWED: Solo New York Unbound Backpack
Tech stays safe with this good value urban backpack
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REVIEWED: SueMe Womens Beech Shorties
This comfy underwear proves to be a dream to wear despite being made of mashed-up tree fiber
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REVIEWED: WiWu Switch Backpack
This cleverly designed 4-in-1 bag presents a lot of options for work trips and overnight stays
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REVIEWED: OGIO Renegade RSS Laptop Backpack
If you like pockets, padding, and protection, this urban backpack is ideal for traveling with tech
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REVIEWED: Boundary Prima System modular travel backpack
Why have separate bags for the office, for travel and for photography? This brilliantly designed modular backpack that handles all
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Five quick-drying t-shirts and tops for travelling light
Need a sweat-wicking, easy care, quick-dry t-shirt for your next adventure? These merino wool or bamboo tees are great all-rounders
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REVIEWED: Fujifilm FinePix XP130
A short battery life and disappointing photos leaves this well-designed ‘rugged’ travel camera looking second best to smartphones
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SueMe Tree King of the Mountain bamboo tee
Ultra-lightweight and quick drying, this 70% bamboo, 30% cotton t-shirt works well as a single layer for travel in humid
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Five must-have gadgets for beach holidays
From beach bags and batteries to phone protection and pillows, here’s what to take to the beach this summer
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REVIEWED: Manfrotto Gitzo Adventury 30L camera backpack
This outdoorsy kit bag for wildlife, nature and landscape photographers can take a DSLR, mirrorless cameras … and even drones
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REVIEWED: SueMe Tree Trunk Boxer
Super-soft, comfortable and ultra-quick to dry, this impressive travel underwear is made from beech tree pulp
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REVIEWED: CoreSport Workout Top
Sweat proof and breathable, this quick dry T-shirt is ideal for travel
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REVIEWED: STM Trilogy Laptop Backpack
This well-organised 24-litre ‘urban’ backpack for a 15-inch laptop and a tablet has pockets and pouches galore, but its design
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REVIEWED: Solo New York Varsity Elite Backpack
This black or burgundy laptop backpack from the Varsity Collection open like a suitcase and adds a large wet pocket
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Interview: how an overnight train in Morocco spawned a travel brand
After sleeping on beaches, on overnight trains and in dodgy dorms, one traveller decided to do something about security on
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REVIEWED: MSR Elixir 2 two-man tent
This lightweight and highly live-able two-man tent proves perfect for hiking, backpacking and travel
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REVIEWED: STM Kings backpack
Able to fit a 15-inch laptop and complete with cable management, this bag’s cavernous main compartment makes it a compelling
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REVIEWED: Vanguard Alta Sky 45D camera backpack
With a tough build and padded sections galore, this pro-grade DSLR pack even has space for a laptop
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REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Loden Short
Good value, versatile travel shorts, but they lack a second security pocket
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REVIEWED: American Tourister Urban Groove backpack
There’s a lot to like about this simple, affordable backpack for day trips and city tours
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REVIEWED: Incase EO Travel Backpack
Perfect for a week away, this soft yet strong expandable bag looks like a backpack, but behaves like a suitcase
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REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Alpine Road shorts
They lack enough zip pockets for secure travel, but these simple shorts behave well on the hikes, treks and trails
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REVIEWED: Yi 4K Action Camera
With 12-megapixel photos and 4K video, this diminutive action cam is a great value alternative to a GoPro HERO5
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REVIEWED: Bridgedale Men's Coolfusion Light Hiker
Every hiker should have a good pair of socks
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REVIEWED: Sitpack portable resting device
This compact, foldable T-shaped resting device takes the weight off – and it’s no bigger than a can of beer
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Five tiny tents for treks and travel
Ultralight so easy to pack, these one-man tents are great for long distance hikes, mountain ascents and general solo travel
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REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Discovery Roll-up pant
These wrinkle-free, quick-dry travel trousers looks almost as good in the city as they do at a summit, but take
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REVIEWED: Peli Vault C12080
This extra-tough case for the iPad Mini 1/2/3 makes a tablet fit for travel in more ways than you might
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REVIEWED: Tech 21 EvoAqua 360 Edition
It’s waterproof, it’s drop-proof … trust is not an issue for this adventurer’s phone case, but usability takes a dive
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PREVIEW: Korea Telecom's IoT Safety Jacket
Is your mountain coat connected to the Internet of Things? It soon might be
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PREVIEWED: Udee photography backpack
Charging ports, batteries and pockets galore, sharp-shooters might want to back this Kickstarter project to produce the ultimate photography bag
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REVIEWED: Fulton Ultralite-1 compact travel umbrella
Weighing just 189g and firm in windy conditions, this brolly is perfect for a backpack’s side-pocket for all kinds of
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REVIEWED: Powertraveller Mini-G
Out this month, this portable, rugged and multi-volt power bank packs a big punch for off-grid overnight trips
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REVIEWED: Lonely Planet Vietnam
Excellent pull-out city maps and a surprise chapter on Angkor Wat in neighbouring Cambodia makes this weighty tome an excellent guide
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REVIEWED: Lonely Planet Singapore
A compact size, pull-out map and an excellent focus on the city-state’s food scene make this an invaluable guidebook for
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REVIEWED: Marco Polo My Way travel journal
Is the paper-based travel journal once beloved of backpackers back from the dead? Perhaps, but this one seems suitable only for young
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REVIEWED: EDZ Yeti fleece jacket
Soft, warm and with tough elastic to close potential air leaks, EDZ’s luxurious fleece is a special treat for winter
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REVIEWED: EDZ Touchscreen Merino Gloves
Great for a winter commute, these gloves also work well as under-gloves for hikers and photographers that need to operate smartphones in
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