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Stuarts’ African Mammals Field Guide App
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REVIEWED: Stuarts’ African Mammals Field Guide App

July 4, 2019March 15, 2020 gillcarter apps, field guide, safari, smartphone app

Why take a library on safari? This excellent offline location-specific field guide app makes it easy to go way beyond

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Canon 10 x 42L
Backpacking & Outdoors Safari 

Canon 10x42L IS WP image stabilized binoculars review

June 4, 2015December 6, 2022 jamiealexcarter astronomy, binoculars, Canon, IS, safari, stargazing

The last word in rugged and judder-free binoculars are pricey but scream quality

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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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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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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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Nikon Sporter EX 10x50 binocilars bird-watching, stargazing, safari
Reviews Safari Stargazing Waterproof 

REVIEWED: Nikon Sporter EX 10×50 binoculars

August 22, 2014March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter binoculars, bird-watching, safari, stargazing, waterproof

Rather large and weighty at 825g, these Nikon Sporter EX 10×50 binoculars pair-up excellent optics with a waterproof design that’s ideal for stargazing, bird-watching and safari

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Canon 18x50 Canon 18x50 Image Stabilising binoculars
Reviews Safari Stargazing 

REVIEWED: Canon 18×50 Image Stabilising binoculars

August 21, 2014March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter 18x50, binoculars, Canon

Intoxicating 18x magnification without a tripod and ideal for Moon-watchers and safari, but the Canon 18×50 Image Stabilising binoculars come at a high price

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SWAROVSKI OPTIK PA-i5
Backpacking & Outdoors Phoneography Phones & Tablets Safari Travel light Travel Photography 

REVIEWED: Swarovski Optik PA-i5 adapter for iPhone 5/5s

August 19, 2014May 2, 2020 jamiealexcarter iPhone 5/5s, PA-i5, Swarovski Optik

Take photos through a pair of binoculars with your phone, but beware the Swarovski Optik PA-i5 adapter for iPhone 5/5s’s high price and health warning

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SWAROVSKI OPTIK CL Series 10x30 binoculars
Backpacking & Outdoors Safari Stargazing Travel light 

REVIEWED: Swarovski Optik CL Companion 10×30 binoculars

August 18, 2014March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter 10x30, binoculars, Swarovski Optik

High price and high performance, but the compact and travel-friendly Swarovski Optik CL Companion 10×30 binoculars struggle to focus on value

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Advice Camping Reviews Safari Stargazing 

REVIEWED: Wonders of the Universe app

February 3, 2014May 2, 2020 jamiealexcarter smartphone app, stargazing

Brian Cox’s app is great for long journeys to dark sky destinations

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