There is a running joke within our group of friends that one of our mates couldn’t put a tent up even if his life depended on it. I kid you not, this year all he had to do was peg down the outer layer (someone else had already done the rest) and instead he opted for sleeping in his van all weekend, as the prospect of reaching for the mallet was just too much.
As the evenings draw in and we spend more and more of our waking hours in the dark, I found myself digging through the kitchen draw for my torch only to discover that the batteries I left in it last year had died.
Rubber boots, as they were commonly known back in my youth, have changed dramatically from the harsh single-skinned rubber welly to the comfortable and stylish footwear that can command prices of well over £300.
You will wear a pair of shoes hundreds of times during their lives, so it seems only fitting that those shoes reflect you. The Bogs Johnny 5-Eeye Waterproof Boot looks like an old-style work boot, but has all of the modern benefits.
The popular Shape Shifter from Think Tank has had an upgrade to version 2.0. The magic behind the Shape Shifter is in the fact it can be compressed down by 3 inches when the gear is removed making it a highly versatile travel companion. The Shape Shifter comes in two sizes (15 or 17) and can be carried by the handle or worn with the generously padded, contoured shoulder harness, with air channel (to avoid that sweat patch), sternum strap and removable waist belt.
For those into their wildlife photography (and even those who aren’t), you might recognise the name Moose Peterson as one of America’s best-known wildlife photographers. Peterson has been published in over 130 magazines worldwide, so it only seems fitting that the designers at MindShift (a Think Tank Company) collaborated with him to create the ultimate camera bag. Now, they have collaborated again to re-visit and improve the original model.
The Think Tank Airport Helipak is available in 3 models, the DJI Phanton, DJI Inspire and the 3DR Solo, we will be taking a close look at the 3DR Solo model. Think Tank have provided so much more than just a protective carry case with the Airport Helipak travel bag.
The Wocket, not to be mistaken with There’s a Wocket in my Pocket by Dr. Seuss, is a ‘smart wallet’ - the first and only of its kind. The Wocket replaces your entire wallet with a single card that can be programed to serve as any of your traditional debit and credit cards.
Bicycle exhaust? Surely there’s no such a thing? Think again! The Turbospoke can turn any eco-friendly bicycle into a petrol guzzling crotch rocket - or at least can make it sound like one.
Turbospoke aims to give a bicycle the look and sound of having an exhaust engine. The toy has two parts: a lightweight plastic mock exhaust, complete with 15 stickers for customisation, and Motocards, plastic cards that create a motor-like sound when hit by wheel spokes.
This rolling suit case has been designed specifically with smaller aircraft flights in mind, such as domestic flights.