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Campervans, Camping & Outdoor Living
Review: Campingaz Camp Bistro 2 stove
A simple one burner stove, the Campingaz Camp Bistro 2 comes with its own plastic carry case and includes piezo ignition (no matches needed here) and a gas cartridge safety locking system to ensure the gas canister is fitted correctly every time. It doesn't come with any gas included but you can get CP250 cartridges reasonably cheap on Amazon or from camping supply shops. Aimed more at occasional campers rather than backpackers, it's not the smallest...
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Dash cams
Review: Mio MiVue J60 dash camera
The J60 is the cheaper offering in Mio's J-Series range of dash cameras, sitting at about £120 (£30...
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Audio
Review: Anker Soundcore Life 2 wireless headphones
The Soundcore Life 2 are a pair of over-ear Bluetooth headphones that offer Active Noise Cancellation,...
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Dash cams
Review: Nextbase 612GW dash cam
This is the ultimate dashcam as far as Nextbase is concerned – the 612GW is the best equipped and most...
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Scooters & Motorcycles
Sat Navs
Cycling
Mio Cyclo 210
Mio is a company associated with automotive tech such as dashcams and sat navs, but it’s also making...
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Hiplok Z-Lok
A reusable zip tie with a steel core, essentially. If you want to secure your bike (or pretty much anything,...
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Thule Raingutter bike rack
A clash of cultures. The world seems to have embraced cycling, and despite the 'them and us' approach...
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Home Electronics
Review: Dyson V10 Total Clean vacuum cleaner
The Dyson Cyclone V10 Total Clean (yes, that's its actual name) is the newest, most powerful vacuum...
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Review: Tado Smart Thermostat Starter Kit V3+
It’s a smart thermostat, similar to those sold by Nest, Hive and Honeywell. If you’re not familiar,...
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Review: Melitta CI Touch coffee machine
The Melitta CI Touch is a fully automatic bean to cup coffee machine that provides up to 10 pre-programmed...
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Review: Eufy RoboVac 11S
A few years ago, buying a robotic vacuum cleaner would have set you back a big chunk of cash. And, while...
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Review: Karcher FC5 Hard Floor Cleaner
The idea behind the Karcher FC5 is simple. Instead of different machines and equipment for vacuuming,...
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Review: Anker Soundcore Life 2 wireless headphones
The Soundcore Life 2 are a pair of over-ear Bluetooth headphones that offer Active Noise Cancellation,...
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Review: Philips VoiceTracer DVT2710
It’s a fancy name for a dictaphone, the DVT2710 here being a mid-range model in Philips’ fairly extensive...
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Review: Marshall Major III Bluetooth headphones
Marshall is a British audio brand best known for its iconic amps, so it makes sense that it's based...
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Review: Lenco BTL-450 Bluetooth tower speaker
As the name suggests, the Lenco BTL-450 is a Bluetooth tower speaker. It also offers pulse LED lighting,...
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Review: Hër wireless on-ear headphones
The idea behind Hër, the German manufacturer of the on-ear Bluetooth headphones (HF8) we're testing,...
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Review: Campingaz Camp Bistro 2 stove
A simple one burner stove, the Campingaz Camp Bistro 2 comes with its own plastic carry case and includes...
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Review: Coleman Twist+ 300 lantern
A chunky twist activated LED camping lantern. The weather-resistant, multipurpose light has three light...
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Review: Volkswagen Bulli T2 Build Your Own
If you can't afford a Volkswagen T2 camper van, this could be the next best thing — a build-your-own...
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Review: CTEK MXS 5.0 12v battery charger
Whether you own a modern car or a classic, a battery charger is an essential bit of kit — especially...
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Review: Sealey 5W Cree Head Torch with auto sensor
Head torches aren’t just for miners, you know. Whether you’re a weekend fettler tucked under a car who...
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Review: Sealey PW2200 Pressure Washer
Sealey is a big name in tools and garage products, but you might not be aware that they do electricals...
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Review: Tado Smart Thermostat Starter Kit V3+
It’s a smart thermostat, similar to those sold by Nest, Hive and Honeywell. If you’re not familiar,...
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Review: Meaco DD8L Zambezi dehumidifier
In case you don't already know, a dehumidifier is designed to prevent condensation and rising damp forming...
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Review: Melitta CI Touch coffee machine
The Melitta CI Touch is a fully automatic bean to cup coffee machine that provides up to 10 pre-programmed...
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Review: Piaggio Ape Racing for two
You might have no idea what a Piaggio Ape is, or that you can race one, but what you should know is...
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Review: Virgin Supercar Experience
You’ve read about them, seen them on telly and possibly drooled at one burbling past you on the street,...
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Review: Land Rover Start Off Road experience
Sidestep awkward questions from your kids about driving your new Discovery by getting them their own...
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Review: Husqvarna Automower 450X
The Husqvarna Automower is a robot lawn mower that automatically takes care of trimming the grass....
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Review: Honda Miimo robotic lawn mower
The Honda Miimo (Miimo = Me Mow. See what they did there?) range of robotic mowers can keep everything...
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Review: Honda Izy HRG 416 SK
What is it? Izy is Honda’s entry-level petrol-powered mower, but it’s far from an entry-level...
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Review: Buckle and Seam Concorde Passport Holder
An expensive passport holder. The sort of thing you buy to help you feel good about yourself. And,...
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Review: Scalextric Legends Rusty Rides - Volkswagen Beetle and T1b Camper
Alongside its main sets, Scalextric produces a huge range of individual cars you can buy, with everything...
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Review: Kingston HyperX Cloud II gaming headset
A good gaming headset is essential for any gamer, whether you're an infrequent Forza player or a hardcore...
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Review: Anker Roav VIVA
Most people know what Alexa is but if you don't, it's Amazon's virtual assistant, which you can connect...
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Review: Anker Soundcore Flare
Anker's Soundcore Flare is a portable waterproof speaker — fully submergible in water, no less, so you’re...
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