Having the right sleeping bag when camping is important. Lack of sleep can easily ruin any trip; trying to get to sleep when you are too cold isn’t a lot of fun, and waking up sweating you butt off is equally unpleasant.
We have had a pretty rubbish summer so far: a few hot days here and there mixed with rain, cold temperatures and even snow - typical England. Because of this, we have rather shamefully neglected our back garden, but I was still surprised by how over-grown it had become when I finally dared to venture out there. Due to living in rented accommodation, we are limited to what we can do with the space, so it remains a rather boring gravelly rectangle with very little sunshine, where even lavender will die.
The Vicod 5G 2nd Generation, Atmos’ most compact and discreet vaporisers available, is powered by a 2200mAh lithium-polymer battery and uses advanced temperature controls. These range from 300F to 435F and feature an embedded ceramic heating chamber that is used to vaporise dry herbs and produce a pure vapor. The device is equipped with a temperature memory function so will automatically begin heating up the temperature you had it set to the last time you used it.
The Aegis kit comes nicely packaged with a cool little flip down side opening, included in the kit is Vaporizer, USB charger, cleaning brush, packing tool, replacement filter and user manual. This dry herb vaporiser uses an advanced convection heating method and features temperature controls that range from 320°F to 430°F. Made from a hard-anodised chamber with an isolated airflow design and unique filtration system, the Aegis produces a pure and flavourful vapor.
The FreeStyle Libre is a painless scan, that displays your current glucose reading and offers a range of reports that allows you to analyse your data and help you understand how best to manage your health. The kit comes with the Libre reader and two sensors to get you started which last 14 days each.
I am all for gimmicky tech, and anything that might look like it dropped out of a 1970’s Bond movie is always a winner with me. But what I don’t like is gimmicky tech wrapped up in real leather and then being sold at a ridiculous price under the name of ‘fashion’. So, what is the XOO X Casely-Hayford? It is a wearable phone charger, designed with the help of Casely-Hayford, that has been built into a belt with the aim to fuse useful technology with high fashion. It fails at both.
The iconic VW campervan is the pinnacle of the hippie camping lifestyle, but for most people these days it’s well out of their price range. Fear not! You can get the look for a faction of the price and without the risk of breaking down on the way (unless you have the tent in a car as old as mine then it is a constant risk). The VW Tent is a four-man tent with a divider down the middle creating two rooms and it is an exact licensed replica of the 1965 classic. It is available in Blue (our test model), Orange, Red and a limited-edition Green.
Seeland is a company based in Denmark that creates clothing, footwear, and equipment for hunting that has been designed by professional hunters. The Seeland Scout Fleece is a thick and warm fleece featuring YKK zip closure and pockets ideal for keeping you warm whilst you’re out in the elements either hunting or fishing. The Scout fleece jacket is made from thick, soft fibres that allow for retention of body heat and provide you with good insulation allowing you to feel comfortable, even on the worst of days.
The Tropos 32 from Osprey is an everyday and commuting backpack designed for active use. It is available in five colours, Komodo Green (which is what we received), Navy Blue, Black, Armor Grey and Robust Red. It features Osprey’s AirSpeed trampoline suspended mesh backsystem, this reduces the amount of material on your back and creates a large ventilating space keeping you cool and your back dry whilst on the move.
If you are a runner, you may be familiar with the hassle of deciding whether to run with a water bottle during long distances. Not only is it an unwanted distraction but if you get a little liquid on your running gloves in the colder months it will quickly turn your hands painfully numb.