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Petzl's ski-specific ice axe - the Glacier LiteRide - is put to the test during a steep skiing expedition in Greenland
We review one of Julbo's key, do-it-all sunglasses - the Stony - on the mountain and beyond
We test the four-lenses-in-one Olloclip snap-on lens kit for the iPhone to see if it can bring SLR camera...
We test Thule's Motion XL roofbox, which aims to give active families on the move the extra gear-carrying capacity...
The Blackburn Outpost Rear World Touring Rack is like John Wayne; darn tough, but unlike John Wayne, is slim fitting...
We review Overboard's Waterproof Phone Case to see if this transparent faced phone case can make your smartphone...
We review Powertravellers Solarmonkey solar charger which aims to bring power to your most remote of adventures
We test the Nigor Moyo, a lightweight yet rugged back pack which is a lot tougher than it looks
French alpine equipment manufacturer Millet know a thing or two about mountain gear, so we put their Prolighter 25...
We tested the Salomon Trail 20 - a good crossover pack that will serve hikers and trail runners equally well
We put Healthy Back Bag's Big Bag to the test - a day pack for anyone looking for an all-round bag which would be...
We put a pair of Islabikes' Beinn 20 do-it-all bikes for six-plus children to the test, with the help of the people...
We put the Olympus PEN E-PL7 to the test on location in Brittany, France
Exclusive review of the ProRide 598 roof-mounted cycle carrier, brand new from Thule.
We test the Exped Summit Lite - the ideal pack for stuffing in your bag while travelling, ready for use on easy hikes...