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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Backpacking & Outdoors
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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REVIEWED: Urban Armor Gear Trooper Series case for iPhone 7
A secret credit card compartment for four cards graces this great value drop-proof jacket for iPhone 7
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REVIEWED: ZAGG Power Amp 18
Great for road-trips, this Jedi-like heavy duty torch-cum-smartphone battery is more lifesaver than lightsaber
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REVIEWED: Thule Chasm 90L Sport Duffle
This massive hold-all proves roomy enough for ski trips, weekends away, comes in a stuff sack, and even converts into a
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REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Noe travel shirt
This crease-free, quick-dry & short sleeve travel shirt proves ideal for a spot of South-East Asian temple-hopping
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REVIEWED: Trtl travel pillow
This V-shaped, fleece-covered neck brace is easy to travel with, but it fails to offer significant support to justify its
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REVIEWED: Lulemon Surge 7 shorts
Versatile ultra-light shorts that double as swimmers, and with a handy security pocket for instant travel appeal
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REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Traveller Stretch Convertible Trousers
Love ’em or hate ’em, cargo trousers/pants with zip-off legs are a travel staple. These are better tailored than most,
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REVIEWED: RiutBag R10 'backward backpack'
With anti-theft design at its core, this new kind of backpack is ideal for using as a carry-on, for conferences, and
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REVIEWED: Teva Terra-Float Universal Lux sandals
Lightweight and able to cope with both a hike and a soaking on a beach, these versatile sandals are ideal
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REVIEWED: Manfrotto Advanced camera and laptop backpack
With removable rear access for a DSLR and lenses, room for a laptop and plenty of well-designed pockets, is this the
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REVIEWED: Lululemon Para backpack
It takes just 23 litres, but this backpack easily takes enough gear for short or well-planned longer trips
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REVIEWED: Icebreaker Cool-Lite Compass II shirt
Part merino wool, part awesome, this quick-drying technical layer is ideal for when you need to look smart while on a
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REVIEWED: Icebreaker Cool-Lite Sphere Tank
Super-light and quick-drying, this mainly merino vest for women is the perfect travel all-rounder for hot and humid countries
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REVIEW: Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod
Excellent build quality on this lock ‘n’ load mini-tripod, but it lacks positional flexibility
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REVIEWED: Solartab solar charger
This great looking, brilliantly designed, iPad-sized solar panel is essential if you’re heading off-grid – and great around camp
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REVIEW: Native Union TAG Cable
This nicely disguised Apple Lightning cable is perfect for fastening to a backpack for tangle-free travel
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REVIEW: ExOfficio BugsAway Sandfly trousers
Ultra-lightweight and quick-drying, these are perfect for hot days and for keeping mozzies at bay, but only if you can hack
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REVIEW: Manfrotto TwistGrip
This universal tripod clamp for smartphones & compact cameras is high quality, but perhaps overkill for travel
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The digital outdoors
Enjoying nature means harnessing new technology, not leaving it at home
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REVIEWED: TravelPod
TripAdvisor’s travel journal app is great for backpackers, but has it been surpassed by social media?
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Five packable storm shells for city breaks & hikes
Watery walking tour? Dodge downpours but travel light with these highly compact raincoats that pack into their own pockets
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REVIEWED: Teva Fi Lite sandals
Comfy hard-wearing, these men’s sandals prove just secure enough for a spot of light hiking
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REVIEWED: Marmot Simpson Convertible Hiking Cap
Straightforward & lightweight cap with added neck UPF 45 protection for hiking, running and outdoor travel
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REVIEWED: Marmot Quasar Hoody
Super-warm and super-light, this goose down jacket proves a must-have for mountain trips, hiking and camping
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REVIEWED: Marmot Rolling Hauler Carry On
A mid-sized roller that’s well organised and travel-tough enough for backpacking trips, fly-drives and skiing holidays
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