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GRUBS Bromley Boots Review: Where cool Country Grit Meets City Style.

20/10/2026 by .

Stacy Jackman tries out GRUBS Bromley Boots a stylish alternative to traditional British winter waterproof footwear.

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Hiking Gear update

Hiking Gear Update. 5 of the latest essentials for hiking gear.

Gear manufacturers are a creative bunch and they’re always bringing out new and improved versions of their staples. In my travels, I’m also keen to test out lightweight hiking gear, particularly those items that I can stuff in my hand baggage, so I can start walking whenever the mood takes me.

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Sennheiser Momentum Free Buds. Listen to outstanding audio.

The Sennheiser M2 IE BT offers the crystal clear audio you would expect to hear from these German wizards with the added advantage of practically wireless-free operation.

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Merrell MQM Flex Gore-tex trail shoe

Merrell MQM Flex Gore-Tex Trail Shoe. Excellent and reliable.

this new hybrid shoe from Merrell – a cross between a running shoe and a mainstream walking shoe – certainly eased things considerably and made for a more pleasurable experience, without the throbbing toes.

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Cellhire MIFI for USA, France and South Africa

While roaming fees in the EU have been dramatically reformed, with many now coming under our monthly data plans, using roaming in the USA is entirely different matter. Cellhire MIFI for USA solves that problem.

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Andy Mossack reviews the Nespresso Gran Maestria Titanium MACHINES Krups GranMaestria Titanium PDP MachineHDPDP

Nespresso Gran Maestria Titanium. Perfect coffee every time.

Andy Mossack reviews the Nespresso Gran Maestria Titanium

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Best Hiking Gear that doesn’t bust the scales. Discover lightweight quality.

Low-cost airlines can be pretty strict on weight, so here’s Rupert Parker’s roundup of the latest hiking gear that won’t bust the scales.

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