
Derek Adams
Derek (aka Delbert, Delvis, Delphinium, Delboy etc) specialises in home and outdoor wares, from coffee machines, white appliances and vacs to drones, garden gear and BBQs. He has been writing for more years than anyone can remember, starting at the legendary Time Out magazine – the original, London version – on a typewriter! He now writes for T3 between playing drums with his bandmates in Red Box (redboxmusic).
Latest articles by Derek Adams
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Best BBQ 2025: top grills, smokers and barbies for outdoor cooking in Australia
Bring smoky, savoury flavours to life using the best in charcoal, gas, electric and pellet-fired BBQ innovation
By Derek Adams Published
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Hilleberg Soulo Red Label Tent review: a gold standard in portable resilience
Unshakeable camping performance for adventurous adventurers
By Derek Adams Published
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Best bean-to-cup coffee machine 2025: top picks for coffee lovers
Find the best bean-to-cup coffee machines that incorporate a grinder, espresso maker and milk frother in one handy box
By Bethan Morgan Last updated
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I’m a camping connoisseur and these are the 3 best tents I’ve seen in 2025
If I could only pick three tents for 2025, these are the ones I'd choose
By Derek Adams Published
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Bluetti Apex 300 review: transform your off-grid life
The Apex 300 may just be the answer to all your off-grid quandaries
By Derek Adams Published
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Quechua Arpenaz 0° Ultim Comfort review: The comfiest cotton sleeping bag for car campers
The rectangular Quechua Arpenaz 0˚ Ultim Comfort is a top choice for spacious cosiness when the temperature drops
By Derek Adams Published
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Meaco DD8L Pro Desiccant Dehumidifier review: a top choice for cold environments
Built for British winters, this dehumidifier is just the ticket for reducing humidity in the home... but it’s not that cheap to run
By Derek Adams Published
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Coleman Pro 45 QT Cooler Box review: serious cooling power for camping and beach parties
An impressive high-performance cooler that goes the distance
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Rab Firewall Light Waterproof Jacket review: this Proflex shell outperforms GORE-TEX
The rainproof Rab Firewall Light is just the ticket for all your two-season adventures
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Coleman Supercomfort sleeping mat review: the fastest way to a good night’s sleep in the great outdoors
A self-inflating camp bed that rises to the challenge so you don’t have to
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Ooni Volt 2 electric pizza oven review: scorching speed and stunning crusts but watch that base!
Ooni's new electric 12-inch pizza oven has smarts galore and a seriously hot stone
By Derek Adams Published
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Ledlenser P18R Signature Rechargeable Torch review: when only the brightest of flashlights will do
Supersized Germanic flashlight with a whopping 7,000 lumens of raw sunlight power
By Derek Adams Published
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Roborock Saros Z70 review: grasping the future, one sock at a time
Luxury hybrid autonomous floor cleaner with unique robotic arm
By Derek Adams Published
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Best dehumidifier 2025: beat damp and mould
Tackle damp like a pro with the best dehumidifiers for home use
By Derek Adams Last updated
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VAX ONEPWR Compact Cordless Carpet Cleaner review: a carpet washer with no strings attached!
VAX’s latest floor product delivers powerful carpet cleaning with cordless convenience
By Derek Adams Published
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DJI Mini 4 Pro vs DJI Mini 3 Pro: a worthy upgrade or more of the same?
Versus The Mini 4 Pro brings smart upgrades over the Mini 3 Pro, but are they enough to justify the upgrade? Here’s everything you need to know
By Derek Adams Last updated
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MSR Hubba Hubba NX review: Lightweight, airy backpacking tent for two on the trail
The MSR Hubba Hubba NX delivers exceptional comfort and performance without compromising on weight
By Derek Adams Published
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DJI Osmo Nano review: an action camera that doesn’t weigh you down
With its modular design and full gamut of accessories, this little action cam is a pixel-packing powerhouse
By Derek Adams Published
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DJI Power 2000 review: a lighter-than-average 3,000W powerhouse with ports galore
For its size and weight, this portable power station punches like a mule
By Derek Adams Published
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Can you cut wet grass with a lawn mower?
How to mow your wet lawn, if you really have to
By Derek Adams Published
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How to sharpen lawn mower blades: do you need to and what’s the safest way to do it?
6 tips on how best to sharpen a lawn mower blade
By Derek Adams Published
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Jackery Explorer 3000 V2 review: at last, a high-output portable power station that I can actually lift
The Jackery Explorer 3000 V2’s comparatively low weight is a major coup
By Derek Adams Published
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Forget ice – EcoFlow's battery-powered fridge kept burgers and beers cold for 45 hours
The EcoFlow Glacier Classic is a portable fridge/freezer with power to spare
By Derek Adams Published
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Ditch the wire! 7 features you should look for in a robot lawn mower
Why bury cables when you can go wire free?
By Derek Adams Published
