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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Hiking
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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REVIEWED: Clakit XL Two-Zipper Travel StrapPack
Play your cards close to your chest with this clip-on pouch for the front straps of a backpack. Handy when
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REVIEWED: Keen Targhee EXP trail shoes
These low-slung, versatile hiking shoes impress on lightweight build, first-time comfort and security, and ultimate waterproofing
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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: Teva Arrowood Lux WP walking shoes
Super-light and comfortable, these low-rise approach shoes are hard to beat for active trips
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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: Bridgedale Men's Coolfusion Light Hiker
Every hiker should have a good pair of socks
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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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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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REVIEWED: Columbia Women’s Back Beauty Passo Alto Heat Pant
These smart-looking winter walking trousers claim to retain the wearer’s own body heat using thermal reflective tech, but are they hot
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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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PREVIEW: Heacket heated jacket
Cold hike ahead? Try this heated jacket that reaches temperature in less than three seconds
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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: 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: 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: Columbia Mens Silver Ridge Long Sleeve Shirt
Can this lightweight and smart looking travel shirt cut it both on a backpacking and a business trip?
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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: Black Diamond Trail Pro walking poles
A trek through Oman’s ‘other’ Grand Canyon puts the pressure on these compact yet sturdy walking poles’ FlickLock Pro fasteners
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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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The digital outdoors
Enjoying nature means harnessing new technology, not leaving it at home
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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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FOCUS: Three packable walking poles for travel
Hikers and walkers will love these collapsible walking poles that fold-up for easy stowing in cabin baggage
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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: Tilley Wanderer
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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REVIEWED: Superfeet merinoGREY
Do your shoes fit like a glove? They will after inserting a pair of these travel-friendly insoles
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REVIEWED: Trespass Faris TP50
Good value 3 in 1 waterproof jacket stuffed with handy pockets
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REVIEWED: Teva Kimtah Mid eVent Leather hiking boots
Wide, waterproof and consistently comfortable, these tough yet lightweight boots are perfect on the trail – or the town
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REVIEWED: The North Face Men’s Gordon Lyons Full Zip Fleece Hoodie
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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REVIEWED: Thule Atmos X5
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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FOCUS: Three #travelproof #tablets
The must-have travel accessory toughs-up for the great outdoors, but only if you know where to look
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REVIEWED: Keen Owyhee sandals
Great for lounging and a casual hike or two, but on beaches these all-rounders too easily collect water and sand
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REVIEWED: AquaStorage RoguePak
Sick of cleaning your bulky hydration bladder? This reusable system eliminates both hassle and bulk with compact, lightweight bags perfect for an itinerary
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REVIEWED: Patagonia Houdini windbreaker
Weighing just 110g and easy to clip on to a belt, this anatomically designed pac-a-mac is perfect for ultra-light travel
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REVIEWED: ExOfficio BugsAway Ziwa convertibles
Travel light and keep your passport safe with these versatile, comfortable and well-designed travel trousers/pants ideal for backpacking
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REVIEWED: NomadClip for Apple Lightning & micro USB
Getting in a tangle on your travels? These clip-on carabiners are clever companions on any journey
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REVIEWED: OverBoard Waterproof Map Pouch
D-rings on each corner and a carabiner make this pouch the ideal attachment for all-weather hikes and sailing trips
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