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MSR Elixir 2 two-man tent review

April 1, 2022April 2, 2022 jamiealexcarter MSR, tent, ultralight

The MSR Elixir 2 lightweight and highly live-able two-man tent proves perfect for hiking, backpacking, and travel

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Sitpack Campster Portable
Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Camping Reviews 

Sitpack Campster portable ‘everywhere chair’ review

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 jamiealexcarter camping, chair, portable

A full-height, ultra-light chair for camping, festivals, fishing and photography

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Duter Futura 32
Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Reviews Travel light Waterproof 

Deuter Futura 32 backpack review

March 4, 2020August 5, 2022 jamiealexcarter backpack, Deuter Futura 32

Something of a travel classic, and it’s easy to see why

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Moshi Digits touchscreen gloves
Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Clothing Hiking Phoneography Reviews Travel Photography 

REVIEWED: Moshi Digits touchscreen gloves

February 6, 2020July 5, 2020 jamiealexcarter gloves, GripTrak, Moshi, Moshi Life, touchscreen

For hikers, bikers, and outdoor-likers, these gloves will save your fingers from freezing

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backpacks for short hikes
Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Luggage 

Three backpacks for short hikes

October 17, 2019March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter backpack, backpacks, Berghaus, Deuter, hiking, Montane, travel backpack

You’re off into the great outdoors, but not for long. Here’s what you take.

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solar-powered light
Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Gadgets Travel tech 

Three portable solar-powered lights for travel

August 22, 2019March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter camping, lamp, lantern, light, solar power, solar powered

Travel-friendly lanterns that charge-up by day and keep going all night. Who needs batteries?

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Cauldryn Coffee flask
Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Hiking 

Three of the best flasks for hiking, camping and travel

June 27, 2019April 4, 2022 jamiealexcarter camping, flask, hiking

From smart flasks to hip flasks, these will fuel your next outdoor adventures

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Cauldryn Coffee smart flask
Camping Gadgets Reviews 

Cauldryn Coffee smart flask review

June 13, 2019April 4, 2022 jamiealexcarter commuting, flask, hiking, travel battery

The Cauldryn smart 16 oz vacuum flask can heat up water … as long as you’re not in a rush

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Campground of the Future
Camping 

What will camping be like in 2030?

March 21, 2019March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Campground of the Future, camping, Kampgrounds of America

From retractable roofs to voice control, here’s what campgrounds will be like in the future

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Camping Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: LuminAID PackLite Max USB solar lantern

October 19, 2017April 13, 2020 jamiealexcarter LED, LuminAID, solar

Great for camping and campervan-ing, this solar-powered lantern is a must-have for eco-friendly travellers

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Beach holidays Camping Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Double Cloth travel shirt

June 15, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Royal Robbins, shirt, travel shirt

With a reversible design and poppers instead of buttons, this might be the ultimate travel shirt

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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Gadgets Reviews Travel Photography 

REVIEWED: Sitpack portable resting device

May 18, 2017April 18, 2020 jamiealexcarter chair, health, resting

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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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Discovery Roll-up pant

May 2, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter pants, Royal Robbins, trousers, womens

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

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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Camping Reviews Travel light Travel Photography 

REVIEWED: Logiix Gelly LGX-11932

June 9, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter LED, Logiix, reading

Bright yet low on power, this tiny and flexible USB LED light is a beacon for bookworms & photographers travelling ultra-light

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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 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 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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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 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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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Camping Clothing Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: ExOfficio BugsAway Ziwa convertibles

August 27, 2015May 4, 2020 jamiealexcarter pants, travel trousers, trousers, zip-off

Travel light and keep your passport safe with these versatile, comfortable and well-designed travel trousers/pants ideal for backpacking

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Camping 

REVIEWED: Stanley Cleanable Recycled Flask

May 14, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter camping

Pocket-sized plastic flask that lets thirsty hikers choose more booze

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petzl-tikka
Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Reviews Stargazing 

REVIEWED: Petzl Tikka R+ head-torch

March 12, 2015April 13, 2020 jamiealexcarter stargazing, torch

Comfier but tricker to operate, this rechargeable bonce-beamer’s appeal quickly fades

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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Stargazing Travel light 

REVIEWED: Icebreaker Oasis Men’s Everyday Leggings

January 27, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Icebreaker, leggings, merino wool, winter

Great for early starts and late nights outside in freezing conditions, merino wool wins again for warmth & packability

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Advice Camping Reviews Safari Stargazing 

REVIEWED: ISS Spotter smartphone app

January 16, 2015May 2, 2020 jamiealexcarter smartphone app, stargazing

If you’re travelling under even moderately dark skies, the arrival overhead of the International Space Station is spell-binding – and now

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Star Walk HD stargazing app
Advice Camping Phones & Tablets Safari Stargazing 

REVIEWED: Star Walk HD stargazing app

January 12, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter smartphone app, stargazing

‘Sky Live’ rise and sets times for planets and the Moon make this app so handy for trips to the bush

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Helinox Chair One
Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Camping Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Helinox Chair One foldable chair

January 7, 2015July 28, 2020 jamiealexcarter camping, chair, travelling light

Easily portable and comfortable, this 850kg chair is a welcome relief

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SkySafari
Advice Camping Safari Stargazing 

REVIEWED: SkySafari stargazing apps and software

January 5, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter smartphone app, stargazing

Stop saying ‘wow, so many stars’ and instead learn about the night sky with this fabulously detailed app for smartphones and

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stargazing apps
Advice Camping Safari Stargazing 

How to choose a stargazing app for your dark sky trip

January 5, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter smartphone app, stargazing

Unlock the constellations of the night sky with a smartphone app, but choose carefully – some travel better than others

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the-night-sky-this-month
Advice Camping Phones & Tablets Reviews Safari Stargazing 

REVIEWED: The Night Sky This Month podcast

January 2, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter smartphone app, stargazing

This monthly Jodrell Bank podcast makes the perfect travel companion when whenever you find yourself beneath a black sky

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Intocircuit 11200mAh Power Castle Series
Batteries Camping In-flight Reviews 

REVIEWED: Intocircuit PowerBank 11,200mAh Power Castle Series

December 30, 2014March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter battery, Intocircuit, portable battery, torch

Good for five recharges of an iPhone and doubling as a basic LED torch, this meaty battery is an off-grid

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Icebreaker Tech T Lite T-Shirt
Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Camping Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

Icebreaker Tech T Lite T-Shirt review

December 20, 2014November 28, 2022 jamiealexcarter how to travel with less, Icebreaker, t-shirt

Staying fresh for days and drying in hours, this pricey all-rounder for traveling light is legendary with the wash ‘n’ wear

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SealSkinz Ultra Grip gloves
Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Clothing Reviews Safari Stargazing Waterproof Wearables 

REVIEWED: SealSkinz Ultra Grip gloves

December 19, 2014March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter biking, fishing, gloves, stargazing, waterproof

Merino wool lining and tactile fast-grip dots on the SealSkinz Ultra Grip Gloves prove useful for fishing, night-riding and holding binoculars

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luminAID solar powered inflatable light
Backpacking & Outdoors Batteries Camping Gadgets Reviews Waterproof 

REVIEWED: LuminAID inflatable light

November 24, 2014May 2, 2020 jamiealexcarter solar, solar powered, torch

It’s a hit in the off-grid world, but the solar-powered inflatable LuminAID light is great for camping anywhere on Earth

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Vango Dry 20 rucksack review reviewed
Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Quick-drying Waterproof 

REVIEWED: Vango DRY 20 rucksack

October 22, 2014March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter DRY 20, rucksacks, Vango

Ideal for adventure sports and Monsoon travel, this daysack keeps out water and crushes-out air

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Vango DLX Self Inflating Pillow
Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Vango DLX Self Inflating Pillow

October 15, 2014May 2, 2020 jamiealexcarter Vango, Vango DLX self-inflating pillow

Great for camping, this pillow with neck support makes a great seat, too

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Braven BRV-1 portable Bluetooth speaker
Batteries Bluetooth speakers Camping Gadgets Phones & Tablets Reviews Waterproof 

REVIEWED: Braven BRV-1 portable Bluetooth speaker

September 8, 2014May 2, 2020 jamiealexcarter Bluetooth, Braven, portable, portable battery, speaker, travel speaker

A travel classic. The best-sounding Bluetooth speaker is also splash-proof, drop-proof and can 60% charge-up a smartphone

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Philips BR-1X speaker
Backpacking & Outdoors Batteries Beach holidays Bluetooth speakers Business travel Camping Gadgets Phones & Tablets 

REVIEWED: Philips BR-1X SB5200 rugged Bluetooth speaker

August 5, 2014March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Bluetooth, outdoors, Philips, Philips BR-1X, speaker

A rubber brick with slick bassy sound and a handy carry handle, the Philips BR-1X SB5200 rugged Bluetooth speaker is travel-proof tech

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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Cases & Covers Phones & Tablets Waterproof 

REVIEWED: Lifeproof frē iPhone 5 & 5s Case

August 2, 2014April 26, 2020 jamiealexcarter Lifeproof, phone case, waterproof

TouchID-compatible and surprisingly lightweight waterproof cover is great for hiking, camping, festivals and monsoon travel

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