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).
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Coleman 28QT Convoy review: Affordable tailgating cooler with perks
Rugged build quality and excellent insulation ensures reliable chilling of all your foodstuffs
By Derek Adams Published
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Best garden hose 2024: sterling hosepipe solutions for fuss-free watering
Top time-saving hosepipe solutions for watering the garden, cleaning the car and squirting your mates
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Best electric barbecue 2024: sterling indoor and outdoor electric grills for all-year-round cooking
Find the best all-in-one electric barbecues and grills with plug-and-play convenience
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Last updated
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iRobot Roomba Combo J9+ review: a commendable hybrid robot vac with swappable mops
Sit back and relax while the new iRobot Roomba Combo J9+ sweeps and mops your floors in sterling style
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Eufy Clean X9 Pro review: a commendable hybrid robot for fuss-free floor cleaning
This cracking bot mops floors supremely well while giving them a vacuum at the same time
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Worx Landroid Vision M600 review: a cracking wireless plug-and-play robotic lawn mower for technophobes
The Worx Landroid Vision M600 is a cut above the rest when it comes to simplicity and lawn navigation
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Segway Navimow iSeries 105E review: an up-to-the-mark, wire-free mow-bot that cuts the mustard
Sit back and enjoy the fruits of your non-labours while the Segway Navimow iSeries 105E tends to your lawn
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Ooni Volt 12 pizza oven review: sensational electric pizza oven for indoor and outdoor use
Every night is pizza night with the new Ooni Volt 12
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560 Charcoal Grill & Smoker review: the most versatile charcoal BBQ money can buy
Transform your outdoor cooking with the hands-off Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560
By Derek Adams Last updated
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6 tell-tale signs you need to replace your barbecue
How to prevent your next barbecue bash from descending into farce
By Derek Adams Published
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Char-Broil Evolve smart gas barbecue review: grilling wizardry for novices and tech geeks
The new Char-Broil Evolve takes pellet grill technology and applies it to gas
By Derek Adams Published
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6 mistakes everyone makes with robot lawn mowers
How to make sure your robot mower behaves as it should
By Derek Adams Published
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Decathlon Quechua Air Seconds 5.2 Fresh & Black review
Quechua takes family tent design to a whole new level of practicality and efficiency
By Derek Adams Published
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Weber vs Char-Broil: which is the best barbecue brand for you?
Summertime and the grilling is easy with a Weber or CharBroil barbecue
By Derek Adams Published
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Traeger vs Masterbuilt: battle of the best smokers
Two leading smoker manufacturers go head to head for Pit Master supremacy
By Derek Adams Published
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Helinox Chair Two vs Nemo Moonlite vs Sitpack Campster II: battle of the backpacking chairs
Three impressive lightweight camping chairs do battle for pitch supremacy. But which one comes out on top?
By Derek Adams Published
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5 fans you can use outside: take the heat off with practical outdoor-friendly blowers
The best fans for outdoor use at home and away to tackle the summer heat
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Charcoal vs Gas vs Pellet vs Electric: which type of barbecue is best for you?
These are the best things to look for when choosing the right barbecue for your needs
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Quechua vs Coleman vs Vango: which is the best self-inflating camping mattress?
Three impressive self-inflating mattresses go head to head – but which one ticks all the right boxes for your next camping expedition?
By Derek Adams Published
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Best chef's knife 2024: for cutting meat, fish and veg
Cutting-edge criticism of the best chef's knives, best cook's knives and santoku from Germany, Japan and beyond
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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DJI Avata 2 review: Next-level FPV flying for beginners
Strap on your goggles and prepare for one of the most immersive experiences since Meta Quest
By Derek Adams Published
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Best gas barbecue 2024: sterling gas grills for year-round use
Find the best large and small gas barbecues for patios, balconies, camping and picnics
By Derek Adams Last updated
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10 mistakes everyone makes with a domestic pizza oven
How to ensure your pizza bash doesn’t descend into chaos
By Derek Adams Published
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Helinox vs OEX vs Vango: the ultimate camping cot showdown
We tested three popular camping cots. Which one is best for a comfortable night’s sleep under the stars?
By Derek Adams Published