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REVIEWED: Teva Terra-Float Universal Lux sandals

October 13, 2016 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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REVIEWED: Lululemon Para backpack

September 20, 2016 backpack, Luluemon

It takes just 23 litres, but this backpack easily takes enough gear for short or well-planned longer trips

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REVIEWED: Black Diamond Trail Pro walking poles

August 25, 2016 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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REVIEWED: Panasonic Lumix TZ100

August 16, 2016 compact camera, Panasonic, TZ100

10x zoom lens and one-inch sensor impresses on this advanced compact travel camera

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REVIEWED: Icebreaker Cool-Lite Sphere Tank

August 9, 2016 Icebreaker, merino, vest, women, womens

Super-light and quick-drying, this mainly merino vest for women is the perfect travel all-rounder for hot and humid countries

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REVIEW: ExOfficio BugsAway Sandfly trousers

July 20, 2016 ExOfficio, pants

Ultra-lightweight and quick-drying, these are perfect for hot days and for keeping mozzies at bay, but only if you can hack

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REVIEW: Xqisit iE200 earphones

July 14, 2016 Bluetooth, earphones, magnetic, magnets

Genius use of magnetics takes these Bluetooth earphones to the next level of tangle-free travel, but they’re let down by a short battery

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Five packable storm shells for city breaks & hikes

June 30, 2016 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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REVIEWED: One Adaptr TWIST

June 28, 2016 adaptor, plug, power, recharge, worldwide

This World Adaptor is sleek, small and includes a couple of smart USB ports

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FOCUS: Three packable walking poles for travel

June 14, 2016 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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REVIEWED: Logiix Gelly LGX-11932

June 9, 2016 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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REVIEWED: Marmot Simpson Convertible Hiking Cap

May 31, 2016 cap, Marmot, sunhat

Straightforward & lightweight cap with added neck UPF 45 protection for hiking, running and outdoor travel

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REVIEWED: STM Velocity Haven backpack

April 20, 2016 daysack, daysacking, MacBook Air, STM, travelling light

Don’t think this daysack is big enough for a week-long business trip, with laptop, gadgets and clothes? Thanks to an incredible design,

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FOCUS: Five #super-zoom #cameras

April 7, 2016 cameras, Canon, Nikon, olympus, Panasonic, Sony, super-zoom

Great for close-ups and travel photography, these pocket-sized snappers manage up to 50x optical zoom

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REVIEWED: Logiix Blue Piston tuneFREQS

April 4, 2016

The use of super-flat cable makes these good value earphones tangle-proof, but it’s the handy pause button for in-flight drinks that we

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FOCUS: 20 travel tricks you didn't know your phone could do

March 24, 2016 apps, iPhone

From apps and maps to instant translation, unlock your smartphone’s secrets with these handy tips

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REVIEWED: EDZ Merino Vest

March 15, 2016 EDZ, merino, wool

Made from 100% superfine merino wool, this good value base layer for women is about as versatile as travel clothing

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PREVIEW: Huawei Matebook

March 2, 2016March 29, 2018 jamiealexcarter Huawei, MWC2016, tablets

#MWC2016, Barcelona: Can this all-in-one 12-inch tablet/computer eclipse the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and become the ultimate productivity gadget for business travellers?

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FOCUS: 8 best travel phones from #MWC2016

February 26, 2016March 29, 2018 jamiealexcarter Alcatel, HP, HTC, LG, MWC2016, Oppo, Samsung, Sony, waterproof, ZTE

#MWC 2016, Barcelona: From clever cameras to huge batteries, these sharp-shooters from Oppo, LG, HTC, Samsung, Sony, HP, ZTE & Alcatel are

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REVIEWED: American Tourister Lightway cabin case

January 26, 2016 4-wheeler, American Tourister, cabin, Easyjet, Ryanair, spinner

Perfect for travelling light without a heavy spend, this functional 4-wheeled spinner is super-light at 1.57kg

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REVIEW: Samsonite Lite-Cube DLX Spinner 55

January 7, 2016 4-wheeler, Samsonite, spinner

At 2.3kg this superbly constructed 4-wheel spinner is a great carry-on for light travellers

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REVIEWED: Rohan Jeans Plus tapered leg

October 13, 2015 jeans, pants, Rohan, travel trousers

A hidden passport pocket helps these cotton-mix jeans re-claim their title of ‘best travel trouser’, but where’s the zipped cash pocket

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REVIEWED: Keen Owyhee sandals

October 8, 2015 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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REVIEWED: ExOfficio Minimo Plaid Long Sleeve Shirt

October 6, 2015 ExOfficio, shirt, travel shirt

Super-thin and light yet too easy to crease, this travel shirt goes too far in the right direction

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REVIEWED: Kanex GoBuddy+

September 29, 2015 Apple Lightning, bottle, cables, GoBuddy, Kanex, USB

Charge, sync, then have a beer. This clever two-in-one gadget that reduces cables is a long, cool carabiner clip away

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REVIEWED: Photojojo iPhone Telephoto Lens

September 22, 2015 iPhone, lens, phoneography, photography, Photojojo, travel camera

A screw-on 12x optical zoom lens for a phone? Cheap, easy to travel with and offering an impressive close-up, the

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REVIEWED: Thule EnRoute Triumph 2 daypack

September 8, 2015 conferences, daysack, laptop, Thule

Perfect protection for a MacBook Pro and a pair of sunglasses, this cabin-sized daypack’s clever design proves ideal as a

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REVIEWED: ExOfficio BugsAway Ziwa convertibles

August 27, 2015 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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REVIEWED: Keen Uneek sandals

August 3, 2015 Keen, sandal, Uneek

An open air design and a comfortable fit make these ‘rope shoes’ great for beaches & boardwalks

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REVIEWED: Lat 56 Road Warrior RW_02 carry-on suitcase

July 29, 2015 carry-on, Lat 56, roller, suitcase, wheel

Is this the ultimate go-to travel bag? The Road Warrior RW_02 is a stunning, streamlined cabin bag ideal for business trips and weekends away, but it’s sufficiently neutral to become a go-to bag for all kinds of travel. It steers clear from being a ‘gadget bag’ by swerving dedicated laptop and iPad compartments, concentrating instead on squeezing as much room as possible while adding some unique design flourishes that will appeal to all kinds of travellers. If there’s one things the Road Warrior RW_02 lacks, it’s a wet pocket for basic toiletries, while we’re not convinced the shoe bag is necessary. The pockets on the inside lining are awesome – really helpful for staying organised – while the easy access liquids compartment on the outside is genius (and double as a stash pocket for an iPad Mini or book). Lat 56’s Road Warrior RW_02 is a success, and well worth the price. To the airport!