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MP Magic Merino Wool Socks 37.5
Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Hiking Reviews 

Reviewed:MP Magic Merino Wool Socks 37.5

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 jamiealexcarter Magic Socks, merino, merino wool, MP Magic, socks, travel pack

These 70% merino wool socks for travel keep your feet at 37.5ºC

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Allbirds Tree Dashers
Backpacking & Outdoors Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Allbirds Tree Dashers performance shoe

October 15, 2020October 10, 2020 jamiealexcarter Allbirds, running, shoe, trainer, Tree Dashers

Tread lighter on the planet with these shoes made from … wool and sugarcane? 

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Maier Ophit Tights
Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

Maier Ophit 2.0 W Outdoor tights – review

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020 gillcarter Maier, quick-drying, travel light, travel pack, travel trousers

Quick-drying and 4 way stretch make the Maier Outdoor tights ideal for travel and hiking at all times of year

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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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MP Magic Merino Socks
Clothing Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: MP Magic Merino Wool Socks

January 2, 2020March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Magic Socks, MP Magic, socks

The world’s best socks for travel just got better

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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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SueMe Bamboo Tee
Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

Reviewed: SueMe King of the Mountains bamboo tee

August 16, 2018June 27, 2020 jamiealexcarter bamboo, merino, quick-drying, travel light, travel shirt, travelling light

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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Hiking In-flight Reviews 

REVIEWED: Clakit XL Two-Zipper Travel StrapPack

November 7, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Clakit, security

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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Keen Targhee front
Hiking Hiking boots Reviews 

REVIEWED: Keen Targhee EXP trail shoes

October 3, 2017April 9, 2021 jamiealexcarter Keen

These low-slung, versatile hiking shoes impress on lightweight build, first-time comfort and security, and ultimate waterproofing

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Royal Robbins Loden Short
Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Clothing Hiking Reviews 

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Loden Short

September 12, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Royal Robbins, short, shorts

Good value, versatile travel shorts, but they lack a second security pocket

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Hiking Hiking boots Reviews 

REVIEWED: Teva Arrowood Lux WP walking shoes

September 7, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter teva

Super-light and comfortable, these low-rise approach shoes are hard to beat for active trips

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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Hiking Quick-drying Reviews 

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Alpine Road shorts

June 27, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Royal Robbins, 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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Backpacking & Outdoors Hiking Reviews 

REVIEWED: Bridgedale Men's Coolfusion Light Hiker

June 8, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Bridgedale, socks

Every hiker should have a good pair of socks

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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 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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Columbia Women's Back Beauty Passo Alto Heat Pant
Clothing Hiking Reviews 

Columbia Women’s Back Beauty Passo Alto Heat Pant – REVIEWED

March 2, 2017February 2, 2022 jamiealexcarter Columbia, hiking, pant, pants, trousers, walking

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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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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Advice Clothing Hiking Reviews Winter sports 

PREVIEW: Heacket heated jacket

December 27, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter heated

Cold hike ahead? Try this heated jacket that reaches temperature in less than three seconds

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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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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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Business travel Clothing Hiking Reviews 

REVIEWED: Columbia Mens Silver Ridge Long Sleeve Shirt

October 6, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Columbia, travel shirt

Can this lightweight and smart looking travel shirt cut it both on a backpacking and a business trip?

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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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Hiking Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Black Diamond Trail Pro walking poles

August 25, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Black Diamond, poles, walking

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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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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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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Advice Hiking Travel light 

FOCUS: Three packable walking poles for travel

June 14, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Black Diamond, hiking, Leki, poles, walking

  Hikers and walkers will love these collapsible walking poles that fold-up for easy stowing in cabin baggage

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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 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 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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Hiking Hiking boots Reviews 

REVIEWED: Teva Kimtah Mid eVent Leather hiking boots

March 1, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter boots, hiking, teva, walking

Wide, waterproof  and consistently comfortable, these tough yet lightweight boots are perfect on the trail – or the town

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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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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 Hiking Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Keen Owyhee sandals

October 8, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Keen, 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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Backpacking & Outdoors Hiking Reviews 

REVIEWED: AquaStorage RoguePak

September 2, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter bladder, hydration, water

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

REVIEWED: Patagonia Houdini windbreaker

September 1, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter featherlight, pac-a-mac, rainwear, running, storm shell, trail, ultra-light, 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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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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Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Gadgets Hiking Phones & Tablets Reviews Travel light Waterproof 

REVIEWED: NomadClip for Apple Lightning & micro USB

July 30, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Apple Lightning, micro USB, microUSB, Nomad, USB

Getting in a tangle on your travels? These clip-on carabiners are clever companions on any journey

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Backpacking & Outdoors Cases & Covers Hiking Reviews Waterproof 

REVIEWED: OverBoard Waterproof Map Pouch

July 7, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter map, maps, OverBoard

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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