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Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Reviews Travel light 

Thule 13L EnRoute review

April 20, 2017March 4, 2022 jamiealexcarter backpack, business, Thule, travel backpack, travel light, travelling light

The Thule 13L EnRoute backpack is the perfect choice for the cabin, the conference and the city tour, this backpack

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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Cases & Covers Gadgets In-flight Phones & Tablets Reviews Waterproof 

REVIEWED: Peli Vault C12080

March 28, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter iPad Mini, outdoors, Peli, tablet

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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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Cases & Covers Gadgets Phoneography Phones & Tablets Reviews Travel Photography Travel tech Waterproof Winter sports 

REVIEWED: Tech 21 EvoAqua 360 Edition

March 23, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter drop-proof, Tech21, waterproof

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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Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Hiking Reviews 

PREVIEW: Korea Telecom's IoT Safety Jacket

March 7, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter avalanche, IoT, mountain, technology

Is your mountain coat connected to the Internet of Things? It soon might be

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Backpacking & Outdoors Luggage Reviews Travel Photography 

PREVIEWED: Udee photography backpack

February 13, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter

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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Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Camping Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Fulton Ultralite-1 compact travel umbrella

January 26, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Fulton, 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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Backpacking & Outdoors Batteries Hiking Reviews 

REVIEWED: Powertraveller Mini-G

January 24, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter battery, power bank, Powertraveller

Out this month, this portable, rugged and multi-volt power bank packs a big punch for off-grid overnight trips

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Backpacking & Outdoors Guidebook Reviews 

REVIEWED: Lonely Planet Vietnam

January 17, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter guidebook, 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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Backpacking & Outdoors Guidebook Reviews 

REVIEWED: Lonely Planet Singapore

December 29, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter 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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Backpacking & Outdoors Reviews 

REVIEWED: Marco Polo My Way travel journal

December 20, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter journal, Marco Polo

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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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Hiking Reviews Stargazing Travel light 

REVIEWED: EDZ Yeti fleece jacket

December 8, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter EDZ, fleece

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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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Hiking Phoneography Reviews Travel Photography 

REVIEWED: EDZ Touchscreen Merino Gloves

December 6, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter EDZ, gloves, merino

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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Backpacking & Outdoors Gadgets Phoneography Phones & Tablets Reviews Travel light Winter sports 

REVIEWED: Urban Armor Gear Trooper Series case for iPhone 7

December 1, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Apple, drop, drop-proof, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, shock, UAG

A secret credit card compartment for four cards graces this great value drop-proof jacket for iPhone 7

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Backpacking & Outdoors Batteries Camping Hiking Phoneography Reviews Travel tech 

REVIEWED: ZAGG Power Amp 18

November 29, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter battery, camping, road trip, road trips, ZAGG

Great for road-trips, this Jedi-like heavy duty torch-cum-smartphone battery is more lifesaver than lightsaber

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Thule Chasm 90L
Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Camping Luggage Reviews 

Thule Chasm 90L Sport Duffle – Reviewed

November 24, 2016March 4, 2022 jamiealexcarter bag, duffel, duffle, holdall, skiing, Thule

This massive hold-all proves roomy enough for ski trips, weekends away, comes in a stuff sack, and the Thule Chasm 90L

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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Clothing Quick-drying Reviews 

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Noe travel shirt

November 22, 2016March 15, 2020 gill1carter Royal Robbins, temples, travel shirt, wicking

This crease-free, quick-dry & short sleeve travel shirt proves ideal for a spot of South-East Asian temple-hopping

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Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel In-flight Reviews 

Trtl travel pillow review

November 17, 2016April 5, 2022 jamiealexcarter carry-on, neck, pillow, sleep, Trtl

The Trtl V-shaped, fleece-covered travel pillow, or neck brace, is easy to travel with, but it fails to offer significant

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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Clothing Reviews 

REVIEWED: Lulemon Surge 7 shorts

November 1, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Lulelmon, shorts, swimming

Versatile ultra-light shorts that double as swimmers, and with a handy security pocket for instant travel appeal

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Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Reviews 

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Traveller Stretch Convertible Trousers

November 1, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter convertible, Royal Robbins, shorts, 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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Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel In-flight iPad bags Luggage MacBook MacBook & ultrabooks Reviews Travel light Travel tech 

REVIEWED: RiutBag R10 'backward backpack'

October 24, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter anti-theft, Gadgets, iPad, laptop, RiutBag, security

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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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Hiking Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Teva Terra-Float Universal Lux sandals

October 13, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter sandal, sandals, teva

Lightweight and able to cope with both a hike and a soaking on a beach, these versatile sandals are ideal

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Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel cameras Hiking Luggage MacBook MacBook & ultrabooks Phoneography Phones & Tablets Reviews Travel light Travel Photography Travel tech 

REVIEWED: Manfrotto Advanced camera and laptop backpack

October 4, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter camera bag, Manfrotto

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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Backpacking & Outdoors Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Lululemon Para backpack

September 20, 2016February 14, 2021 jamiealexcarter backpack, Luluemon

It takes just 23 litres, but this backpack easily takes enough gear for short or well-planned longer trips

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Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Clothing Conferences Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Icebreaker Cool-Lite Compass II shirt

August 18, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Icebreaker, quick-drying, shirt, travel shirt, travelling light

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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Icebreaker-Cool-Lite-Sphere-Tank quick-dry t-shirt
Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

Icebreaker Cool-Lite Sphere Tank reviewed

August 9, 2016March 4, 2022 jamiealexcarter Icebreaker, merino, vest, women, womens

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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Backpacking & Outdoors Phoneography Phones & Tablets Reviews Travel light Travel Photography Travel tech 

REVIEW: Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod

July 28, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter camera, Manfrotto, tripod

Excellent build quality on this lock ‘n’ load mini-tripod, but it lacks positional flexibility

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Backpacking & Outdoors Batteries Camping Phones & Tablets Reviews Travel tech 

REVIEWED: Solartab solar charger

July 26, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter battery, solar, solar power, Solartab

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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Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Cables Gadgets Phoneography Phones & Tablets Reviews Travel light Travel tech 

REVIEW: Native Union TAG Cable

July 21, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Apple Lightning, iPhone, Native Union, TAG

This nicely disguised Apple Lightning cable is perfect for fastening to a backpack for tangle-free travel

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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEW: ExOfficio BugsAway Sandfly trousers

July 20, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter ExOfficio, pants

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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Backpacking & Outdoors Gadgets Phoneography Phones & Tablets Reviews Travel Photography Travel tech 

REVIEW: Manfrotto TwistGrip

July 19, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter

This universal tripod clamp for smartphones & compact cameras is high quality, but perhaps overkill for travel

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Advice Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Hiking Hiking boots Phoneography Phones & Tablets Reviews Travel Photography Travel tech 

The digital outdoors

July 15, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter apps, camera, digital, hiking, Huawei, outdoors, smartphone, tips, travel

Enjoying nature means harnessing new technology, not leaving it at home

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Apps & websites Backpacking & Outdoors Journals Reviews 

REVIEWED: TravelPod

July 12, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter

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

June 30, 2016May 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter raincoats, storm shell

Watery walking tour? Dodge downpours but travel light with these highly compact raincoats that pack into their own pockets

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Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Hiking Reviews 

REVIEWED: Teva Fi Lite sandals

June 2, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter sandals, teva

Comfy hard-wearing, these men’s sandals prove just secure enough for a spot of light hiking

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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Hats Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Marmot Simpson Convertible Hiking Cap

May 31, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter cap, Marmot, sunhat

Straightforward & lightweight cap with added neck UPF 45 protection for hiking, running and outdoor travel

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Backpacking & Outdoors Reviews Winter sports 

REVIEWED: Marmot Quasar Hoody

May 24, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter hiking, hoody, jacket, Marmot, winter

Super-warm and super-light, this goose down jacket proves a must-have for mountain trips, hiking and camping

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Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Camping Luggage Reviews Waterproof 

REVIEWED: Marmot Rolling Hauler Carry On

May 10, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter holdall, Marmot, roller, wheeled

A mid-sized roller that’s well organised and travel-tough enough for backpacking trips, fly-drives and skiing holidays

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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Camping Hats Hiking Quick-drying Reviews 

Tilley Wanderer hat review

April 12, 2016May 15, 2022 jamiealexcarter

Does your travel hat have a passport pocket? This all-weather hat offers UPF 50+ protection, and it even comes with an

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Backpacking & Outdoors Hiking boots Reviews Waterproof 

REVIEWED: Hunter Balmoral II MFT9015RPO

March 22, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter

There are wellies, and then there are Hunters; these wellington boots were made for walking

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Backpacking & Outdoors Hiking Reviews 

REVIEWED: Superfeet merinoGREY

March 10, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter boots, feet, merino, Superfeet

Do your shoes fit like a glove? They will after inserting a pair of these travel-friendly insoles

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Backpacking & Outdoors Hiking Reviews Waterproof 

REVIEWED: Trespass Faris TP50

March 8, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Trespass, waterproof

Good value 3 in 1 waterproof jacket stuffed with handy pockets

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Backpacking & Outdoors Reviews Travel Photography Wearables 

PREVIEW: Sony Xperia Eye

February 24, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter camera, MWC, MWC2016, Sony, Xperia

#MWC 2016, Barcelona: Could this wearable camera with face recognition stop travellers being slaves to their phones?

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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Hiking Reviews 

The North Face Men’s Gordon Lyons Full-Zip Fleece Hoodie review

February 15, 2016May 15, 2022 jamiealexcarter fleece, hoody, stargazing, surfing

With plenty of zips and a handy area for a phone or lens cap, this great-fitting fleece-lined hoody is perfect

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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Cases & Covers Hiking Phones & Tablets Quick-drying Reviews Waterproof Winter sports 

REVIEWED: Thule Atmos X5

January 28, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter case, dropproof, dustproof, IP68, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, Thule, waterproof

Great for skiing and the great outdoors, this waterproof, drop-proof case for the iPhone 6/6S is worth its weight

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Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Travel Photography 

REVIEWED: EDZ Merino Wool Touch gloves

November 24, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter gloves, merino, merino wool, winter

Keep that smartphone in your hand even in freezing conditions with these touchy-feely gloves

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Advice Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Gadgets Hiking Phones & Tablets Reviews Waterproof 

FOCUS: Three #travelproof #tablets

November 12, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter rugged, tablet, tough, waterproof

The must-have travel accessory toughs-up for the great outdoors, but only if you know where to look

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Backpacking & Outdoors Journals Reviews 

REVIEWED: Classic Fisher Space Bullet Pen

November 5, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter biro, diary, notebook, pen, stationary, travel journal

Write anywhere, anytime and in any gravity with the planet’s most versatile travel pen

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Backpacking & Outdoors Journals Reviews 

REVIEWED: Pen Heaven Ravello Small Recycled Leather Journal

November 3, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter diary, journal, notebook, Pen Heaven

Sturdy and stylish, this 128-leaf notebook is a real page-turner on long trips

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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Clothing Reviews 

REVIEWED: Scrubba Wash Bag

October 22, 2015May 4, 2020 jamiealexcarter wash, washbag, washing

Even a capsule wardrobe needs washing; this portable ‘machine’ gets clothes clean and doubles as a stuff-sack

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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Gadgets Reviews Waterproof 

REVIEWED: MPOWERD Luci Outdoor Inflatable Solar Light

October 20, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter camping, lantern, Luci, solar

A collapsible, inflatable, waterproof solar lantern that weighs just 113g and is perfect for camping trips

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