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Quad Lock takes on YETI and Peak Design with its first backpack built for everyday carry and travel
The company steps outside its comfort zone as it enters a brand-new product category
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin’s affordable outdoor watch just gained support for a powerful chronograph
Niche Instinct 3 upgrade adds Xero C2 support
By Matt Kollat Published
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Decathlon travels back to the 70s with its latest collection and the timing feels deliberate
Vertigo 76 revives the brand’s outdoor heritage with a fashion-forward capsule that lands just in time for Paris Fashion Week
By Matt Kollat Published
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I just spotted YETI’s next big colour drop and it’s already in early access
The Ridgeline Collection is made for the mountain season
By Matt Kollat Published
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Hoka just gave its best all-terrain boot a vintage makeover
The fan-favourite hiker gets a khaki colourway that looks old-school, but keeps all the modern Gore-Tex and Vibram features
By Lee Bell Published
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Garmin’s Approach J1 is a GPS golf watch made specifically for junior players - not just smaller wrists
A slim, lightweight smartwatch packed with kid-friendly tools like tee-off guidance, personal par and a pace-of-play timer
By Lee Bell Published
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I totally missed the new Leatherman Micra colours last year but there’s still time to grab one
Leatherman refreshed its cult Micra multitool with seasonal colours and they look gorgeous
By Matt Kollat Published
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7 simple Oura Ring settings that can quietly save you days of battery life
These small Oura Ring 4 tweaks can add days to your battery life without sacrificing the insights you actually care about
By Matt Kollat Published
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A sold-out YETI favourite has quietly returned but it's unlikely to stay in stock for too long
The Wetlands camo pattern is back at YETI’s UK store across drinkware, coolers and bags
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin just gave its most serious smartwatch a new kind of armour
The Tactix 8 Cerakote Edition adds a new finish that not only makes it ultra-durable but also very, very cool
By Matt Kollat Published
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Oura-rival Samsung Galaxy Ring could get a subtle upgrade that fixes one of its biggest annoyances
The South Korean company isn’t launching a new smart ring yet, but at least we're getting software updates on the current one
By Matt Kollat Published
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Casio might be reinventing the fitness G-Shock with premium design and pro-level tracking
The brand could be prepping a metal-cased fitness-focused G-Shock with heart rate tracking
By Matt Kollat Published
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I always turn this Garmin feature off first – it saves loads of battery and changes almost nothing
Turning off blood oxygen monitoring is an easy way to save days of battery life without compromising performance
By Matt Kollat Published
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Polar brings dark maps, smarter training tools and more to its watches via a free software update
Meaningful refinements are coming for Vantage, Grit and Ignite watches
By Matt Kollat Published
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EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus review: The power station that finally feels effortless
Big power, fast charging and smart energy control make EcoFlow’s largest DELTA feel right at home on your desk
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin’s first 2026 smartwatch update is rolling out now across select Venu and Vivoactive watches
Software version 15.52 is landing on the Venu 4, Venu X1 and Vivoactive 6 with “manufacturing” tweaks and some other vague bug fixes
By Lee Bell Published
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I thought Victorinox only made Swiss Army knives – I was wrong
This isn’t the Victorinox you remember from school trips
By Matt Kollat Published
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Coros Nomad review: An endurance-led outdoor watch with a journal-style twist
The Coros Nomad isn't a gym-first smartwatch but instead focuses on outdoor adventuring – including fly fishing
By Max Slater-Robins Published
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YETI’s new Daytrip coolers finally make sense for everyday life
The brand's latest line brings premium insulation to everyday outings with versatile sizes from snacks to a 12-pack
By Matt Kollat Published
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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 25° review: the ultralight sleeping bag that redefines pack size and warmth
A high-performance featherweight 3-season sleeping bag for sub-zero backpacking
By Derek Adams Published
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I tried Segway’s Myon e-bike, and I’m seriously impressed – but the best is still to come
The new Segway Myon is a big step forward, but it’s not the only e-bike I’m looking forward to
By Mat Gallagher Published
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Patagonia just added loads of new gear to its 'Web Specials' sale – 8 deals worth grabbing right now
Expert-picked offers in the eco-brand's sale
By Matt Kollat Published
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I’ve been testing backpacking tents all my life and these are the three I’ll be using in 2026
A trio of lightweight shelters for different outdoor adventures across the year
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Luna Smart Ring Gen 2 review: this Oura ring alternative has great battery life and sleep analytics
Could Luna beat Oura at the smart ring game?
By Bethan Morgan Published
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This eight-move bodyweight workout trains your whole body when you don’t have time or patience for the gym
No equipment, no excuses - just a full-body session that hits legs, glutes, core and shoulders in under 30 minutes
By Lee Bell Published
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YETI just repainted its entire outdoor lineup in a colour you can’t ignore
Venom isn’t a token seasonal refresh – it’s a full ecosystem move
By Matt Kollat Published
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UREVO’s wireless recovery boots bring pro sports therapy to your living room
Sports recovery just got an AI upgrade
By Matt Kollat Published
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Samsung’s best Android smartwatch is suddenly hundreds cheaper - and it’s not on Amazon
The rugged flagship wearable has been slashed by over $300, making Samsung’s toughest watch weirdly affordable
By Lee Bell Published
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Ultrahuman's smart ring might soon help predict migraines before they start
New Migraine PowerPlug blends wearable biometrics with FDA-authorised digital therapeutic technology
By Matt Kollat Published
