SealSkinz Ultra Grip gloves reviewed
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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Stargazing
Five apps for stargazing from dark sky destinations
Planetarium apps show you exactly what you’re looking at in the night sky, but some are a lot more impressive
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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: Cosmic Watch app
Your travel watch is so small-minded. Try this mind-bending, Swiss-made astronomic time device and get a new perspective on Planet Earth
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REVIEWED: Petzl Tikka R+ head-torch
Comfier but tricker to operate, this rechargeable bonce-beamer’s appeal quickly fades
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Icebreaker Quantum Gloves – Reviewed
Lightweight yet warm, these well-stitched Icebreaker Quantum gloves are perfect for when mountain gloves are overkill
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REVIEWED: Lowe Alpine Storm Mitt
Box finger design and soft fleece inner make these gloves ideal for Winter hikes
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REVIEWED: Icebreaker Oasis Men’s Everyday Leggings
Great for early starts and late nights outside in freezing conditions, merino wool wins again for warmth & packability
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REVIEWED: ISS Spotter smartphone app
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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REVIEWED: Star Walk HD stargazing app
‘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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How to photograph startrails
The newest craze in photography just got easier – just add DSLR
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REVIEWED: Columbia Platinum 860 TurboDown
Stargazing and winter hikes just got easier thanks to this lightweight, portable down jacket
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REVIEWED: SkySafari stargazing apps and software
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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How to choose a stargazing app for your dark sky trip
Unlock the constellations of the night sky with a smartphone app, but choose carefully – some travel better than others
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REVIEWED: The Night Sky This Month podcast
This monthly Jodrell Bank podcast makes the perfect travel companion when whenever you find yourself beneath a black sky
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Stargazing fortnight on TravGear
Hunting for dark skies is also a fine way to discover the true wilderness areas of Earth, but you’ll need
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REVIEWED: Nikon Sporter EX 10×50 binoculars
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 18×50 Image Stabilising Binoculars review
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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REVIEWED: Swarovski Optik CL Companion 10×30 binoculars
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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REVIEWED: Petzl Tikka II head torch
Two intensities and a red light mode make this invaluable for hiking, stargazing, night-running and travel through any country with
Read MoreREVIEWED: Wonders of the Universe app
Brian Cox’s app is great for long journeys to dark sky destinations
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NEED TO KNOW: Stargazing apps
it’s a myth that stargazing must involve expensive equipment, a degree in astronomy and/or a penchant for fiddling with telescopes. In fact, we’d recommend that anyone with an interest in the night sky actively avoid a telescope for at least a year. The joy of stargazing is in its fabulous constellations and awesome star clusters; the former is best viewed by naked eye, while the latter look awesome only in a pair of 10×50 binoculars.
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