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Scarpa SL Active hiking boots reviewed. Walk the outdoors in luxury footwear.

27/02/2024 by .
Scarpa SL Active hiking boots

Andy Mossack enjoys the great outdoors even more with the latest leather Scarpa SL Active hiking boots.

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Andy Mossack reviews the Melitta Barista TS Smart 

Melitta Barista TS Smart – Your in-house barista?

Melitta coffee has attained almost revered status in Europe so, frankly, any product that combines German engineering with the Melitta marque has to be a serious contender.

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osprey transporter carry on 44 luggage detail 4

Hiking Gear Update

As always, my emphasis is on lightweight durable equipment which works as well in town as high up in the mountains.

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Evo The World's Smallest Travel Adapter

Brilliant Evo The World’s Smallest Travel Adapter

An essential item for travel just got better with Evo The World’s Smallest Travel Adapter

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Rupert Parker takes a closer look at the best travel packs for hiking and biking. Tatonka Flightcase interior

Best Travel Packs For Hiking And Biking

Sometimes, packing is a bit like Russian dolls, you fit one into another, as you often need smaller bags for hiking or cycling.

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The AnySharp Pro knife sharpener is emblazoned with line The World's best knife sharpener which in anyone's book is a pretty bold statement.

Anysharp Pro knife sharpener

The AnySharp-Pro is emblazoned with line World’s best knife sharpener which in anyone’s book is a pretty bold statement. But here’s the thing. It does work very well.

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Colin Hockley reviews the new Kodak Pixpro AZ 652, putting it through its paces.

Kodak Pixpro AZ 652. A brilliant travelling companion.

The Kodak Pixpro is a more than capable bridge camera, bridging that gap between high-end compact and a full-blown DSLR.

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