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Mammut Taiss HS waterproof jacket: a well-rounded mountain shell
A great do-it-all, mountain-ready waterproof jacket with a full complement of technical features and a price tag that undercuts many premium rivals
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Best inflatable paddle boards 2024 for cruising, touring and surfing
Get on board with the hottest hobby around, with one the best inflatable paddle boards
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Ulanzi F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod: the travel photographers friend
Superlight and feature-packed, the Ulanzi F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod is perfect for mirrorless cameras
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Berghaus Extrem MTN Guide Pro jacket: tough and protective winter-grade shell
A flagship waterproof hard shell from Berghaus’ technical Extrem mountain collection, the MTN Guide Pro jacket is designed for use in tough terrain and demanding conditions
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Helly Hansen HP Foil Sailing Pants: wonderful waterproof trousers for boating
After storm-testing the Helly Hansen HP Foil pants, we reckon these are the best trousers for sailing, yachting and other boat-based shenanigans
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Made with materials used by NASA, this sleeping bag claims to work in -40°C… but does it?
We test a prototype Biigloo sleeping bag in subzero conditions, with very mixed results
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Suunto 9 Peak Pro review: A mighty GPS multisport watch
The Finnish brand’s most powerful offering yet, the Suunto 9 Peak Pro is a superb addition to your outdoor adventures
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I spent seven days with a virtual ski instructor
The Carv Digital Ski Coach kept me focused on technique rather than keeping up with friends – and it’s so easy to use
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Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 EQ2: a clever equatorial mount makes this a standout telescope for amateur astronomers looking for something more advanced
Armed with plenty of aperture and an equatorial mount, the Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 EQ2 is a good step-up telescope for general observing
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Best thermos flask 2024: keep your coffee piping hot and your water ice-cold on the go
The best thermos flasks are designed to keep your drinks hot (or cold) for hours on end – here are our favourites
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Audacious Autel just supersized their drone range
At CES 2023, Autel Robotics launched the new EVO Max 4T Drone, a mesh system for controlling multiple drones from one device and two powerful nest systems
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Best hiking baby carriers 2023: for active parents on the move
Hit the great outdoors with the little 'un in tow with one of the best hiking baby carriers
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Best GoPro alternative 2023: capable action cameras that won't let you down
There are plenty of action cameras out there, but choosing the best GoPro alternative is no easy task – we've done the hard work for you
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Hot Insta360 Action Camera Deals for January
New Year, new adventures…new camera? Select Insta360 action cams are on special offer this week - check them out
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Best solar charger 2024: plug your devices into the sun
Find one of the best solar chargers for keeping your tech topped up when you're out and about
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I took the Apple Watch Ultra up a volcano, scuba diving and skiing
The new Apple Watch Ultra is touted as proper tough, so I took it to the extremes to see how it really performed under pressure and at altitude
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Mojawa Mojo2 review: the lightest bone conduction earphones yet are waterproof and feature touch controls for volume
The best bone conduction headset for saving both money and weight, the Mojawa Mojo2 offers good sound quality, new touch-sensitive controls for volume, and a waterproof build
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Nidecker's new binding re-invents the concept of drop-in snowboarding
The Nidecker Supermatic is a game-changing, easy access snowboard binding that works with any boot, any time, without compromising performance
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Carv Digital Ski Coach wearable: real-time audio tips, AR ski videos and an all-new ‘Train with an Olympian’ mode
The latest Carv Digital Ski Coach wearable uses boot inserts, big data, new shareable AR video and tips from pro-skier Ted Ligety