Jamie is a freelance journalist, copywriter and author with 20 years' experience. He's written journalism for over 50 publications and websites and, when he's not writing, spending most of his time travelling – putting the latest travel tech through its paces.
Jamie Carter
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Goal Zero Nomad 20 solar charger review
A highly portable solar panel ideal for camping, hiking and a great outdoors, the Goal Zero Nomad 20 can charge anything with USB and more besides
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Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 binoculars: a great all-rounder with next-level optics
The Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 binoculars take travel, dawn safari drives and late-night stargazing in their stride with top-class glass in a compact design
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7 quick hacks to improve your stargazing
Not seeing enough stars? Here’s how to get more from the night sky
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3 mistakes everyone makes when choosing a telescope
Don't rush into getting a telescope; here's what you need to know if you want to get the best out of the night sky
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Mojawa Mojo1 review: a bass-heavy bone conduction headset
The Mojawa Mojo1 is almost as impressive as the market leaders on the bone conduction headset market. Here's our review
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Shokz OpenRun review: the lightest bone conduction headset for running and more
Formerly known as the AfterShokz Aeropex, the Shokz OpenRun is flexible, durable and great value. Here's our review
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Celestron Nature DX 8x42 binoculars review: a great value waterproof option for daytime use
The Celestron Nature DX 8x42 binoculars offer clear and bright images, a fast focus knob and a lightweight yet waterproof design.
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Best bone conduction headphones 2022 for race-safe running, swimming and more
A pair of the best bone conduction headphones will enable you to run while also hearing everything going on around you
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Shokz OpenSwim review: open-ear headphones for swimming
Formerly known as the AfterShokz Xtrainerz, the Shokz OpenSwim are bone conduction MP3 headphones that are the best choice possible for swimming and triathlons
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Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope review
The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Newtonian reflector telescope uses a planetarium app to find heavenly bodies, but targeting it is a surprisingly manual affair. Here's our review
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BioLite SolarPanel10+ review: a reliable solar panel-meets-portable battery
With a solar panel that harvests energy for its built-in portable battery the BioLite SolarPanel10+ quickly refuels your tech when you need it
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Excitrus PDW100208 magnetic wireless power bank review
This heavyweight USB-C power bank with a MagSafe wireless charging pad is ideal for home, office and travel with electronics
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Best power bank 2022: charge up anywhere
Whether you’re travelling, commuting or in the office, one of the best power banks will keep your smartphone, laptop and everything else recharged and ready to use
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BioLite Charge PD 80 portable power bank review
Travel-friendly and fuss-free USB-C power bank for recharging laptops, smartphones and more
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Animal Arctic Mens Snow Jacket review: you won't get lost in this bright and breeze-proof ski jacket
The Animal Arctic Mens Snow Jacket has pockets, Primaloft and can be found in an avalanche, but how does it fare on the slopes? Here’s our review
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Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars review: the ultimate all-rounder for the great outdoors
The Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars offers superb images, a lightweight design and some handy extras
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Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 binoculars review: inexpensive binos for beginners
The Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 Porro prism binoculars impress with ease of use, though lack refined features
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Unistellar eVscope 2 digital telescope review
The Unistellar eVscope 2 digital telescope has a new eyepiece, a wider field of view and puts higher-res views of galaxies, nebulae and stars clusters on your phone or tablet. Here's our review
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Tenba Shootout 14L Slim camera backpack review
Unusually sized specifically for compact mirrorless cameras and drones, this versatile backpack is perfect for outdoor shoots
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Lowepro ProTactic 350 AW II review
Versatile, customisable and carry-on sized, this camera backpack is ideal as an all-rounder for mid-size cameras and gear
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Best camera backpack 2022: protect your photography gear
The best camera backpacks to carry everything from DSLRs to drones
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Peak Design Travel Tripod review
Cleverly constructed and with some surprising features, this sleek support for a full-frame camera is an expensive luxury
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Best travel tripods 2022: lightweight tripods
These are the best travel tripods – compact and lightweight enough to squeeze into a backpack, a suitcase or even a jacket pocket
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Best dry bags 2022: keep your belongings safe and dry
Our pick of the best dry bags for stashing your valuables when SUPing, kayaking, or just trekking through a downpour
