Following on from our look at the R10, we are now going to look at its big brother: the R25 has all the same features as the R10, but on a larger scale. As the name suggests, it is a 25L bag. The only thing missing that the R10 has is the pen holders and little pockets down the inside of the main compartment - this has been replaced with two cool bottle holders on the outside, which are  the first water bottle pockets I have seen that sink into the bag rather than stick out.

Ever heard of the expression “As useful as a chocolate teapot”? We all know chocolate melts when it gets warm, sort of like how we all know salt dissolves in liquid, so imagine my surprise when I was handed some shot “glasses” to review that were made from salt! However, I was happy to test these out just for the excuse to drink tequila in the name of research (it’s a hard job at times...)

In 2014, commuter Sarah Giblin set about designing a revolutionary type of backpack more suitable for public transport. With the help of over 1000 backers from her Kickstarter campaign, the first prototype was produced. From there, she has gone on to release four different varieties of Riut bags (pronounced ‘riot’).
 

When you want to be active during cold weather, it can be difficult to find the perfect balance between keeping warm without big bulky clothing restricting your movements. The Musto Snug could be the perfect answer to this problem.

Year after year, I suffer from what my mum used to call the “post-Christmas blues” but is commonly referred to as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). As a result, I am always interested in any product that claims to be able to help. I try to use my lightbox around this time of the year to keep those low and tired feelings away, but it is quite large and requires plugging in at the mains, which means if I am not sat at my desk first thing in the morning, I miss that important early dose recommended for my symptoms.

I must admit, I am a complete sucker for smart bulbs, and it was LIFX that first won me over to this time last year. This time we are testing out the 3rd generation of LIFX smart bulb.

The Lezyne Deca 1500 XXL claims to be the finest high-performance LED cycling light out there, designed for all forms of serious night riding. First things first, I need to explain that this isn’t a light to help you be see when you are cycling from work in the winter - this is a light that allows you to see the road and surrounding area whilst night riding. Anyone who lives in the countryside can appreciate how dangerous it can be riding in the dark; one pot hole or rock on the road can send you flying into the undergrowth when travelling at speed.

For the last few weeks, I have been dazzling friends with the Kymera Magic Wand, a very cool gadget from The Wand Company. The Wand is designed to be used as a universal remote, where with a flick of the wrist and an ‘Expelliarmus’ you can turn devices on and off, their volume up and down and change channels. Aimed at a very specific market, the wand is a suitable replacement for the basic remote control, and if you’re a fan of the Harry Potter Universe like me the novelty does not wear off.

The KitchenAid Artisan 4-slot toaster truly is a beauty to behold. Even if you don’t eat bread, it is almost worth getting one just to sit it on your kitchen work top so it can look stunning.

Jabra set expectations high with their description of the Sport Elite headphone by stating, “With 16 years of Bluetooth experience and a unique expertise in sound quality, the Jabra Elite Sport wireless earbuds guarantee superior sound and call quality.” Let’s take a look and see if they can live up to the hype.