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LifeBox
A place to store life-affirming photos
CONTENTS Up For Life! Practice makes perfect Helite Touring 2.0 Airbag Textile Jacket Sena 30K ROCKJAW T5 Ultra Connect Earphones Umi W5s Wireless Earphones Sharp AN-SS1 Aquos Sound Partner RockJaw Alfa Genus V2 NHT C-3 3-way Bookshelf Speaker Concept SS8 Speaker Stand Support Anker Nebula Capsule II Smart Mini Projector Nextbase Series 2 522GW Dash Cam Owlet Cam and Smart Sock Mirafit M1 Multi Gym Lat Pull Down AmazonBasics Balance Stability Disc Cushion Copy Editor Alice Instone-Brewer
Eono Running Waist pack
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Brabantia XL Comfort Ironing Board
Copy Editor James Lapping
Brabantia Kitchen utensils set with stand
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Lead Designer Alina Sandu studio@littlegatepublishing.com
Publisher Stephen Warman
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eufy RoboVac 30C Kärcher Hard Floor Cleaner FC5 Melitta Calibra Coffee Grinder Dragon Latitude X Sunglasses TCA Combat Gilet, Deep Forest TCA UTILITY 2-IN-1 SHORT EONO 10L Ultra Lightweight Backpack
UP FOR LIFE! PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT STARTING ON 1ST JUNE 2020 SIMON STEPHEN WILL BE RIDING HIS MOTORBIKE 5,307 MILES ACROSS TEN COUNTRIES TO RAISE MONEY FOR GRASSROOTS SUICIDE PREVENTION.
Read his story online at bit.ly/3adKtVF PROGRESS REPORT 28TH FEB 2020
“Since Endeavour magazine kindly published my ‘story’ in last month’s edition, I have been overwhelmed by the positive response it has received from friends and strangers alike. My story is not unique by any means, and I have been contacted by a number of people who have also suffered from the severe stresses of modern life. In all of these cases, organisations like Grassroots have played a vital role in helping people see that life is truly valuable, and that even when all seems lost, the strength to carry on can be found if you look in the right place. And so, to the ride itself: well, as the weeks fly by, I become more and more excited and more and more nervous. The truth is, having started riding the bike almost daily to prepare, I have gradually realised the enormity of the challenge ahead. It takes time to build confidence, I accept that, but even though I am piling
on the practice miles, the thought of riding 200-300 miles per day, every day, for 30 days in a row fills me with a mild panic! The last month has been spent testing myself and the bike in as many ways as possible: slow manoeuvring, fast manoeuvring, wet roads, dry roads, dirt roads, motorways – you name it. I have tried my best to start simulating probable scenarios, even going so far as to ride with different clothing set-ups to see what feels comfortable and what feels safest. It’s been fun, although for those of you who follow my Instagram page, you’ll know that a couple of weeks ago I had a near miss after hitting a large patch of gravel. Despite the bike’s best efforts, I managed to remain upright, but the experience shook me significantly and it took me a few days to regain some degree of confidence again. It made me understand that the line between safety and danger is incredibly
fine, and whilst I can take every possible precaution in terms of equipment and bike maintenance, it will likely be something seemingly insignificant that provides the real risks. Obviously car drivers, maniacal van drivers, half-asleep truckers and the occasional roaming wildlife all add to the danger, but to some degree you can mitigate against those - it’s the little things like spilled oil, pot holes, tarmac slippage and gravel that concern me the most. t someone? All that being said, to be in a position The time Stay Alive app is a free to have the to practice this much is a self-help educational huge privilege, notand just in terms of having packed full of useful the timeresource, in the first place, but because to ride information and tools to help a motorbike brings me a sense of freedom you and others stay safe from and calm that I have rarely had before. It suicide. is ‘soulful’ and puts you in touch with the world around you in a way that driving a car Staying Safe From Suicide simply doesSteps not. Allwhen the while, I also take to take you are feeling suicidal, or you are concerned about someone else courage and energy from knowing that all this practiceLifeBox brings me closer to the ride A place to store life-affirming photos itself and closer to raising the money that Grassroots needs and deserves. Crisis Support Quick access toisUK national local crisis Grassroots an andextraordinary support organisation, not least because they
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dedicate themselves to the betterment of ordinary people like you and me – they help save lives, but more than that they teach others to save lives and gradually, one person at a time, they improve the awareness of mental health as a whole and ensure that when a person is suffering, even in silence, the people around them have the knowledge, tools and empathy to spot the problem and give them the support they need. So please, get involved with Up For Life, get in touch with me, spread the word and most importantly, please do visit my Just Giving site and donate as much as you can.” Our next update will be at the end of March, where we will tell you all about Simon’s Moroccan adventure during his ‘shakedown week’. You can sponsor Simon by visiting: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/upforlife You can follow his journey on Instagram @up._for._life
A mini-safety plan that can be filled out by anyone thinking about suicide
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HELITE TOURING 2.0 AIRBAG TEXTILE JACKET
FOR THE LAST EIGHT YEARS OR SO, I HAVE WORN PROTECTIVE AIRVESTS WHENEVER I RIDE. THE MOTORBIKE AIRVEST IS DESIGNED TO INFLATE INSTANTANEOUSLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PROTECTING YOUR VITAL ORGANS AND SPINE. THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WITHIN THE VEST IS ALSO DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO YOUR HEAD AND NECK. An airvest is a huge part of my garment. The jacket is made from the riding attire: in fact, I simply wouldn’t ride highly resistant and durable Cordura, which without one, and anybody who doesn’t wear is waterproof, windproof and breathable. an airvest or believe in their benefits should The jacket also features heavier material on click on the link below. The Yorkshire the wear areas of the shoulder and elbows police released this video about an airvest to further increase its durability. which saved this rider’s life. It is shocking This jacket is what my old dad would to watch, but incredible that the guy lived: say is ‘belt and braces’: not only has it got a quality zip front, it also has poppers https://www.youtube.com/ running up to the chin to keep the nasty watch?v=sIWTEiE6AEY weather out, and has a natty the top popper Helite are one of the market leaders on a slider so you can get a good seal to keep in airvest technology, and as testament to the air out. The front pockets are not just their quality, they currently supply 16 UK protected by a poppered-down flap, but police forces and the London Ambulance a water-resistant zip too. All of the zips, Motorcycle Paramedics with customised reflectors and poppers are top notch, too. Helite Turtle Airvests and Touring Air However, this jacket is made to Jackets. withstand more than the weather: it has Originally, airvests were designed been designed to keep you safe no matter to be worn over your bike clothing, but what. The jacket comes with armour in as Helite continues to move forward with the shoulder, elbows and a CE Level 2 back its designs, it has now started to produce protector placed on the outside of the air jackets with the airbag system integrated bag. The airbag is CE certified and will fully within them. I had the privilege of testing inflate in less than 0.094 seconds. What I one of these: the Helite Touring 2.0 Textile. really like about the Helite system is that The Helite Touring 2.0 Textile is a all of its jackets are mechanically activated unisex, longer-length adventure jacket, and by a lanyard that you connect to your bike. to the untrained eye, you would never know With a good hard yank, the airvest will that it was an airvest jacket at all. The inflate, meaning it will be triggered if give-away telltales are the Helite logo and you ever take a fall. I much prefer this to the lanyard cord at the front, and even this the alternative Bluetooth system, which can be tucked away. As soon as you put this require batteries and risks having dropped jacket on, you can feel that it is a quality signal at the crucial moment.
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The jacket has a removeable, fully sleeved thermal liner which doesn’t bulk the coat out much, but even so, it is very warm. I love the fact the liner has buttons in the arms to stop it riding up and down when you put it on. These fixing buttons are colour coded with the elastic loops so the lining can only go in one way. The fact that this lining is removable, coupled with huge ventilation inlet zips at the front and exhaust zips at the back, means I am hoping that I can also use this product as a summer jacket. This review was timely for us, as our publishers are currently promoting Simon Stephen, who is riding over 5,000 miles through Europe to raise awareness for Simon Stephen’s charity ride for ‘Grassroots’. I am going to ride out to Normandy in June to meet up with him and see how he is getting on, and I will be using this Helite jacket, so I will be keen to see how warm it will be in the summer. So far, on rides, this jacket has been nothing but superb. It is incredibly comfortable, with no riding up or rubbing, and it looks great. The Touring 2.0 Airbag Textile Jacket isn’t Helite’s only jacket with an integrated airvest, either. For those who like textile, leather, adventure or
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sporting styled jackets, it has an option for everyone, and of course, it continues to make airvests for cycling, horse riding and the elderly, too. So, be sure to check out the full range: these products are versatile, excellent quality, and could save your life.
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PROS Looks good Unisex Mechanised trigger Very protective
Loads of pockets Good waterproofing Quality product
CONS Only available in two colours
May be a hot summer jacket - I will report back.
SENA 30K SENA ARE A VERY INNOVATIVE COMPANY THAT ARE ARGUABLY LEADING THE CHARGE IN MOTORCYCLE COMMUNICATIONS. This Sena Intercom unit just feels Mesh Intercom classy from the off. It is sturdy and easy and Bluetooth to link and work with. Once you start i n t e r c o m . to explore the possibilities of this small Once you’re but mighty unit you realise where your on the road, purchase money has gone, it’s immense. c o m p l e t e First it is easy to fit to your helmet and control of the is very secure. It is easy to navigate the 30K can be controls and the audio is clear, crisp and done through loud. Simply press the top button and you’re h a n d s - f r e e instantly connected to a virtually limitless voice commands. amount of 30K users within a mile range. Intuitive technology To stress the fact that in Open Mesh you ensures safe, controlled can communicate with a virtually limitless riding as you seamlessly number of riders, amazing. The intercom move through music, phone, and intercom connections are very stable. When one of features. Needless to say but the unit your group goes out of range, the rest of the is water resistant and interestingly is group remains seamlessly connected while compatible with Sena’s optional Handlebar the 30K intelligently searches for the lost Remote control as well as all of the 20S connection and reconnects automatically clamp accessories. Sena 30K Audio once back in range. With private mode you Multitasking technology allows you to have a can invite and communicate with up to conversation via Mesh Intercom technology 16 riders at a range of up to 2.0 km (1.2 while simultaneously operating Bluetooth miles), while an endless amount of ‘Guests’ operations such as streaming smartphone can join to listen in as well. When riding music, taking or making phone calls, or with 5 or more riders, the Mesh Intercom listening to turn-by-turn GPS navigation. will intelligently keep the group connected No longer do users have to deal with the at a range of up to 8 km (5 miles). frustrations of interruption-based audio The 30K has a new quick-charge functions of past Bluetooth communication feature meaning just 20 minutes of devices. Now audio features won’t interrupt charging gets riders an impressive 5 hours one another but simply overlay for a smooth of Bluetooth intercom use, or 3 hours’ Mesh listening experience. Intercom use. With its revolutionary dualantenna, riders may now simultaneously use all of the features of the 30K, such as
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www.sena.com PROS One of the best Very innovative Huge range
Quick charging Well made
CONS The price, but they are incredible and last a long time. Divide price
by the years of use and they work out great value.
ROCKJAW T5 ULTRA CONNECT WIRELESS EARPHONES I HAVEN’T YET BEEN TEMPTED BY WIRELESS EARPHONES BUT THIS PAIR SWAYED ME WITH THEIR AESTHETICS ALONE. WITH A BRUSHED ALUMINIUM FINISH AND COMPLY MEMORY FOAM TIPS, THEY SIT NICE AND SNUG AND FEEL JUST AS GOOD AS THEY LOOK. I WAS AWARE OF THEM SEALING IN THE SOUND THEY DELIVERED, AND THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO QUESTION OF THEM SLIPPING OUT. With no loose cable, and IPX5 sweat These charge via a USB-C cable, protection, these are ideal for exercise, but the battery lasts a good 11 hours so you’re if you want to immerse yourself in music, very unlikely to run low during a run, gym these are a real treat, and incredible value session, or a day immersed in your favourite for money. The Bluetooth connection was sounds. hassle-free, and the HD audio sounds The pair snap together with a fantastic. What sets these earphones apart, magnetic fitting, which I find a neat and however, are the interchangeable tuning really satisfying touch. filters. Like the Alfa Genus V2, these come with a set of three tuning filters, colour coded black (perfect for the higher frequencies such as classical), gold (natural tuning, suitable across all genres) and silver (lows/bass – best choice for electronic/ rock) to accentuate your preferred sound - try mixing them up, you won’t be disappointed. The audio quality via all filters is powerful, the silver delivers good bass, and the top notes are particularly crisp with the black.
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Impeccable, customisable, sound
RRP £74.95
PROS Great design & quality materials Impeccable, customisable, sound Super-snug COMPLY tips
Wireless connection faultless 11-hour battery life Fantastic promotion price
CONS Just the one pair of tips will do for me!
UMI W5S WIRELESS EARPHONES AS A REGULAR CUSTOMER OF WIRELESS EARPHONES, I HAVE SCOURED ACROSS THE INTERNET TO FIND A GOOD PAIR OF EARBUDS THAT ARE VALUE FOR MONEY AND HIGH QUALITY. MEETING THE UMI W5S HAS BEEN TRULY SATISFYING. Let’s talk design. The small metallic little noise leak at full volume, the W5S is earbud holder case certainly attracts the suitable for any situation. eye when scrolling through the endless list Battery time is another concern of earphones online. The compact design that many wireless earphone users have, instantly gave me a feeling of class and however the W5S lasts six hours from quality upon holding it. To my surprise it a single charge and the case can had a cold metal appearance with enough charge the earphones fully 3-4 weight so it doesn’t feel cheap and flimsy, times. I have never been but not so much that when placed in your worried about running trouser pocket, you’re required to tighten out of charge when your belt to hold it up. The smart magnetic I’m out and about, adsorption case gives a pleasant click as the especially with only earbuds plug securely in with no possibility 1 hour fast charging, of falling out. The slick design of the case there is never a is matched by that of the earbud. With the lengthy gap without small size, the bud sits comfortably and music. Connecting neatly within the ear, perfect for vigorous via Bluetooth 5.0 workouts or simply a trip to the fridge. In is very easy with addition, the W5S does include IPX7 sweat no problems and protection, which, if you’re anything like has a clear sound me, is a handy trick. transferral up to Given its price range and my 20 metres away. experiences with other earphones within However, thick walls similar ranges, my expectations of the and obstacles did reduce this sound quality wasn’t high. However I was distance. pleasantly surprised at the crisp sound The W5S really proves itself to and decent bass that the small earphones be of excellent value for its price, holding offered. Furthermore it demonstrated the great quality with the ability to challenge ability to reach high volume with brilliant those of larger brands. I will be very happy quality. With noise cancelling and very to recommend these to my friends.
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/UMI-Bluetoothheadphones-earphones-intelligent-GREY/dp/ B07N428SG9 PROS Quality design 6 hour battery Small and compact
Great price Great sound
CONS Rule book unnecessarily large
Button control instead of touch sensitivity
SHARP AN-SS1 AQUOS SOUND PARTNER
AS FAR AS FAMILIES GO, WE’RE A PRETTY SOCIABLE BUNCH. WHEN MY CHILDREN HAVE HOMEWORK TO DO, THEY’LL OFTEN OPT TO GET ON WITH IT IN COMPANY, AND I LOVE THAT, PROVIDED THAT THE REST OF US DON’T CAUSE TOO MUCH OF A DISTRACTION. WE GENERALLY PREFER TO BE IN THE SAME LIVING SPACE, EVEN WHEN WE ARE BUSILY CONSUMED DOING OUR OWN THINGS, INDEPENDENTLY. My son loves to listen to music as he nor would you consider using them in the does his art, my daughter loves snuggling company of others if you enjoy blasting out up beside me, although inevitably with her your favourite tunes at high volume, but if nose in a book. My husband enjoys a lively you like music as a background to another podcast that may not necessarily class as activity, they’re certainly clear enough, easy listening. And I like knowing we can better than a lot of mini Bluetooth speakers. all communicate, whatever our chosen Personally I listen to most music when I’m distractions. For us, the Sound Partner training, and while these aren’t really any would be an ideal solution, combining good for running – wind noise interferes good quality audio without excluding one too much – they would be ideal for a home another. gym or turbo trainer, when you want to be Unpacking the Sound Partner, I ‘in the zone’ but not miss your baby waking first noticed it’s pretty sleek and extremely up from a nap, or an important delivery, light, weighing just 88g. The controls are for instance, and can enjoy an incentivising so simple, easy to reach, and the whole unit podcast or train with audio prompts. With rests comfortably – almost imperceptibly activity in mind, I loved that these had – around my neck. Turning it on, it’s best no wires whatsoever, and the Bluetooth described as a portable surround sound pairing was a breeze. (The unit came with a system – the two speakers direct the sound Bluetooth transmitter, so I could even pair up to my ears, although it soon became this unit to my – non-Bluetooth – TV; note clear that sound was not only audible that it’s possible to connect up to two Sound to me! I found this best suited to (non- Partners to most devices, so two of you private!) phone calls, and tv audio – don’t can share the same listening experience, be alarmed by the vibrations that kick in, which is fantastic for large households providing extra, cinematic bass, which who like to share living space while doing really accentuates the drama. If you spend their own thing, or indeed for gaming.) In a lot of time on calls this would be fantastic terms of comfort, having no uncomfortable as the sound quality is very clear and you earbuds, or that excruciating pressure I can achieve pretty much any task whilst often experience from headphones, was a on a call. As for music listening, it’s not real bonus. What I didn’t expect was the going to match your best headphones, 14-hour battery life, another refreshing the lower range simply isn’t there, and positive.
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Sociable, within the home
PROS Hands free Sociable, within the home
Extremely comfortable Long battery life Easy pairing
CONS Not best audio quality for music
Not ideal for outdoors or public spaces
ROCKJAW ALFA GENUS V2 THESE EARPHONES ARRIVED IN A NEAT LITTLE PACKAGE I COULDN’T WAIT TO GIVE THEM A TEST RUN! SLIDE OUT THE DRAWER AND YOU FIND AN ASSORTMENT OF TIPS, TUNING FILTERS, AND A HANDY WEE POUCH TO CARRY THEM IN, SHOULD YOU FEEL LIKE A QUICK TUNING CHANGE ON THE GO! I really like the solid feel - not just reasonable price a little extra gadgetry is an the aesthetics - of these earphones. They absolute steal. For gadget lovers and those feel nicely engineered, reassuring as you with more particular or discerning taste, switch up the interchangeable filters, these would be a good purchase. You really which were easily unscrewed with my little can customise the sound to your music of fingers, and they really do accentuate the choice at the time. frequencies, as claimed. The gold inserts The cable felt a bit chunky compared are for ‘neutral’ listening, so if you have to my own, which drapes behind my neck eclectic music taste like me, these would indiscernibly, this is a little heavier and be your go-to; the black are spot-on for presumably more durable, which can only higher frequencies (classical, or jazz music be a good thing if like me you enjoy your listeners, note!); the silver accentuate music on the go. the lows of rock or electronic music. Not only do these optimise the sound, at this
PROS Three pairs of inserts to fine tune your sound Very reasonably priced
Look good Fun gadgetry
CONS
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Too many ear tips, if that is a negative?
£34.95 £29.95
with inline mic, without mic
NHT C-3 3-WAY BOOKSHELF SPEAKER NHT ARE RENOWNED FOR THEIR ‘HIGH END, NOT HIGH PRICE’ SPEAKER SYSTEMS, SO WE WERE DELIGHTED TO RECEIVE THEIR C-3 BOOKSHELF SPEAKER IN THEIR LIMITED EDITION, CARBON FIBRE FINISH. The standard gloss black looks sleek sealed box unit means this sort of detail but this has the visual impact that matches isn’t affected by placement. The frequency the layered sound it delivers, and suits range of 55Hz-20kHz suited my listening, the aesthetics of my place far better than but if you prefer to feel the bass, you might anything shiny. In fact, show me something consider adding a subwoofer to augment that doesn’t look better in carbon fibre. the range, however for me this is beyond The speaker - a 6.5” aluminium enjoyable as a full-range system, and I cone woofer, 2” aluminium dome midrange prefer to get along with my neighbours! and 1” aluminium dome tweeter - with At just 13.75”H x 7.5”W x 10.125”D this a sensitivity of 87dB delivers a blended certainly leaves the opportunity to consider sound, that said I found the treble very doubling up, and/or complementing with a clean and distinct. The acoustic suspension subwoofer.
www.nhthifi.com PROS Acoustic suspension sealed cabinet Incredible sound for money
Love the carbon fibre!
CONS Frequency range could go lower
RRP $624.99
Accentuates speaker performance
CONCEPT SS8 SPEAKER STAND SUPPORT WE RECEIVED THE CONCEPT SS8 SPEAKER STAND SUPPORT UNASSEMBLED, BUT THE UPRIGHTS AND CROSS BRACES PIECED TOGETHER EASILY, A SIMPLE ONE-PERSON ASSEMBLY, SECURED WITH THE INCLUDED ALLEN KEY. The uprights, of 3mm precision laser with a neutral or natural lacquer however, cut steel, coupled with ERW steel tubes, as my house doesn’t really suit metallics or have a minimal, but functional look. We monochrome. At a height of 600mm (plus received the support in black with chrome 25mm isolation spikes) these can sit on top supports but they are also available either of most furniture for an optimal position. in all black or all white, and with either I did a blind test – same track, with and chrome or brushed chrome, which covers without the support – and my teens noted most aesthetics. an improvement in clarity, which I felt was The completely open frame not obvious but thought may have been down only ensures that speakers are minimally to preconceptions. All in all this is a good affected, but I found there was notably more looking piece of kit which to the discerning resonance. If you have invested in decent audiophile probably will make a difference. speakers and you want to accentuate, rather than dampen, their performance, I’d absolutely opt for these. I’d love to see this
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www.customdesign.co.uk PROS Looks good Accentuates speaker performance
Easily assembled
CONS Monochrome colour options
ANKER NEBULA CAPSULE II SMART MINI PROJECTOR WHO DOESN’T LOVE AN OUTDOOR CINEMA? THAT WAS THE FIRST THING WE ENTHUSED OVER WHEN WE MOVED HOUSE LAST SUMMER, ONLY OUR OLD PROJECTOR AND MAKESHIFT SCREEN DIDN’T CUT THE MUSTARD, SO WE RESORTED TO STICKING A TV IN THE TREEHOUSE, WHICH SOMEWHAT DETRACTED FROM THE ROMANCE. WATCHING YOUR FAVOURITE FILM PROJECTED ON THE WALL, CANVAS, OR CEILING – OF YOUR CHOSEN HOME (OR GARDEN, OR CAMPSITE) CINEMA IS SO MUCH BETTER. The first thing I absolutely love and projection time was around the same – about this portable projector is that it is in long enough for most treasure-length films, fact ‘smart’ – not only is it compact enough including the brief set-up time. to use in pretty much any location of your The 720 HD resolution to me was choosing, the (one-second!) auto focus absolutely remarkable, although you do all adjusted to our choice of surface, so there need to be committed to watching in the was absolutely no faffing, which for me is dark, - in my family we have weekly movie enough to ruin any cinematic experience. nights, and my daughter will inevitably For such a small device it packs so many keep her latest novel by her side in the punches – with an integrated Android TV, event the film doesn’t draw her in – reading it supports thousands of apps, so you can in such darkness isn’t an option, so this did screen pretty much anything you choose prove exclusive. If the image were as clear without resorting to your own ‘library’ in a slightly brighter environment, or if the of downloads; the 8W speaker comes image itself were brighter, we could all sit through crystal clear and is not bass-shy. and enjoy our respective entertainment, Being voice-activated, we could leave the together. projector - untouched - in situ and command On the whole, an all-round favourite, the performance in comfort, without roll on this summer and a garden cinema distorting the image. under the stars! The Capsule II charged in under 3 hours (quick charge via the Anker charger, which came with the Capsule),
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Compatible with so many apps! £499.99 Anker.com PROS Compatible with so many apps! No-nonsense auto-focus
WiFi/Bluetooth/USB/ HDMI Great image (to 100 inches) & sound quality
CONS It has to be dark!
NEXTBASE SERIES 2 522GW DASH CAM THESE DAYS, WHEN I VENTURE ON A LONG JOURNEY, THE PEACE OF MIND OF HAVING ANY SORT OF NAVIGATIONAL DEVICE AND THE MEANS OF CONTACTING SOMEONE SHOULD I RUN INTO TROUBLE IS SO REASSURING. THIS DASH CAM DELIVERS THAT SAME REASSURANCE, AND MORE. AT FIRST GLANCE IT HAD THE LOOK AND FEEL OF MY FIRST COMPACT CAMERA, ONLY FLIP IT OVER AND IT HAS A 3” LED TOUCHSCREEN, TURN IT ON, AND IT SHOOTS AN ARGUABLY BETTER IMAGE, EVEN AT NIGHT, AND THAT’S JUST FOR STARTERS! Having the Nextbase 522GW in although coupling the dash cam up with a my vehicle felt like having a little safety rear view might better guarantee that you guardian on board. The recording quality, identify the culprit! with 1440p resolution, at 30FPS, is notably The screen has a polarising filter, clear, and the 140° wide angle takes in all of and I had no issues with glare (a common the road ahead. The footage syncs via WiFi/ problem/irritation with dash cams), and the Bluetooth to your smartphone, so although menu is very simple to navigate. Speaking it comes with a microSD slot, there’s really of navigation, the 10x GPS provided very little need for it. In terms of video storage, accurate location, which in turn ensures this shouldn’t be an issue either, as it comes speeds are detected accurately, which is with free Cloud storage to boot. great for safeguarding you if your own As for the cam itself, it comes with driving happens to come under scrutiny. a ‘Click & Go PRO’ mount, with either I’m very pleased to report I didn’t adhesive or suction fittings – I found the test the SOS emergency response system, suction cup the better option as I could which stores cam footage, and alerts the detach and reposition the mount itself, and emergency services to your location, and of course that makes for easy transfer from even relays medical history on impact - IF one vehicle to the next. The power cable your phone remains still after the collision/ feeds into the mount, meaning the camera you don’t override the automated response. unit is completely wireless, which I loved. With built-in Alexa, you can get The cam is held securely in the mount directions, find parking, check weather with strong magnets, and detaches easily reports and of course stream music just by enough. If you feel the need, additional voice command. Anything that keeps more cameras can be bought – the rear-view hands on the wheel, and more eyes on the and cabin-view cams connect directly to road gets a big plus from me. the main cam, there is also a rear window A great quality dash cam with driver add-on available. You’ll probably want to safety in mind. leave the dash cam in your car, though, as it also features ‘Intelligent Parking’, which records any prangs when left unattended,
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Hands free Emergency SOS response
CONS None
OWLET CAM AND SMART SOCK
BRINGING YOUR NEWBORN HOME AND DARING TO TAKE A STEP OUT OF THE SAME ROOM IS AN ENORMOUS LEAP OF FAITH FOR NEW PARENTS, FOR ME THE NEED FOR REASSURANCE IS CONSTANT. BUT HAVING A BABY MONITOR THAT YOU WATCH WITH THE SAME OBSESSION AS YOU WATCH YOUR NEWBORN GIVES LITTLE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL-IMPORTANT REST. The Owlet bundle combines a base cry. I’m not entirely confident streaming station, a cute-looking little camera, footage from within my home, so knowing with a neat wall mount and cable guards, that it was securely encrypted was again that relays audio and video directly to my very reassuring. phone using the New Owlet App, with a Do be aware that the sock is by no ‘smart sock’, the likes of which I’d never means a method of diagnosing any health seen before. The pack comes with three conditions, but it did give me a better ‘socks’, which fit babies from 6lbs to 25lbs. understanding of my little one’s ‘normal’, Unlike an ordinary baby sock, these wrap so should his temperature or heart rate snugly and comfortably - comfortingly, stray far from his ‘norms’, I’d retain that even - around baby’s foot and so far hasn’t information for better assessment from a wriggled loose once! The sock, which is health professional. BPA-free, latex-free, and lead-free, uses The app was a little hesitant and pulse oximetry to record baby’s temperature quite basic, but I didn’t feel it needed and oxygen levels. Meanwhile the camera any more bells and whistles, it’s leaps monitors room temperature, and all this and bounds ahead of the audio monitor info is relayed to both the base station and my parents used, and I think I turned out my phone. Now here’s the crucial part: alright! I didn’t have to keep an eye on my phone or the base station – when either of those measurements went out of range I was notified two ways – the base unit no longer lit green, and notifications came through via the New Owlet App. However if you do need constant reassurance you can sit and watch the real-time video and rates on your phone, so even the most anxious new parent can take a trip to the loo, or fridge, guilt-free. The audio wasn’t perfect but the (HD 1080p) video quality is very good including night vision - so with a clear visual image combined with the data from the sock, I didn’t feel audio was entirely necessary, besides there’s nowhere in my house I wouldn’t be able to hear my baby
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Both sock and camera are babysafe
From £149
owletbabycare.co.uk PROS Multiple monitoring Both sock and camera are baby-safe
Good quality, encrypted video Reassuring, simple app
CONS Audio not great
MIRAFIT M1 MULTI GYM LAT PULL DOWN MACHINE IF YOU’RE LIKE ME AND PREFER THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME INSTEAD OF TREKKING TO THE GYM EVERY DAY, THIS MAY BE OF INTEREST TO YOU. MY GARAGE IS MY GYM AND WHEN I WAS ASKED TO REVIEW MIRAFIT EQUIPMENT I JUMPED AT THE CHANCE. Mirafit are one of the best brands pulls, this is a feature many affordable and I was delighted to have a shift around to machines like this don’t include. make room for the Lat Pull down machine. All attachments are easily clipped If I am honest, if once tested I didn’t like on or off which means you can use all of it I would have no problem going back to your standard attachments that you already my old set up. The machine did need to be own. I personally like clipping my tricep assembled when it arrived, and it took me rope on the top pulley as it’s perfect for around an hour. The instructions were nice tricep extensions. and easy to follow. Standing at 201cm, with a width When the machine is in place and of 61cm and depth of 140cm, this cable assembled it becomes obvious that Mirafit machine is a compact and capable addition know what they are doing. There are no to your home gym (it’s also easy to move sharp edges of cheap welds, it looks and around when assembled). feels quality. The machine includes two sleeves This is the Lat pull down machine that can be placed on the loading bar which by Mirafit and as the name suggests it is allows you to use both 1 inch and Olympic primarily used for lat pull downs but what sized weight plates which is an excellent makes it stand out from others is the ability feature that I found to be very useful as I to also clip onto other pulleys located in the have both sized plates. middle and at the bottom of the machine All in all, the lat pull down machine which allows you to perform lots of other by Mirafit is worth every penny. It is strong, great pulling exercises. The machine comes well made, versatile and offers a huge with three attachments, the pull-down bar, variety of exercises. As a true testament a bar for rowing and an attachment for to how good I think it is it is staying in the crunches or triceps. At the bottom of the garage gym. machine is a foot plate that can be placed in an upright position making the bottom pulley perfect for seated rows. As well as being great for crunches, the middle pulley is the perfect height for chest flies and face
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It’s Mirafit
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AMAZONBASICS BALANCE STABILITY DISC CUSHION I’VE RECENTLY EMBARKED ON A FITNESS MISSION TO IMPROVE ALL ASPECTS OF MY WELLBEING; NOW I HAVE NO ISSUES INTRODUCING CARDIO AND A QUALITY DIET, BUT THE ONE THING I TEND TO DELAY IS THE HOME WORKOUT, AND YET IT’S IT’S THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT AND THE RESULTS ARE SO WORTH THE MINIMAL TIME SPENT. If there are any ways to make core can become a little irritating after sitting exercises more effective, I’ll take them! for prolonged period for me that was a This balance cushion has a variety of fitness necessary and welcome reminder to get uses beyond core strength, but for me that up, away from my screen, and take a brief was its primary function, and boy does it walkabout. deliver! Although the cushion came with a For the price, the disc feels very handy little pump, it did arrive pre-inflated, durable, for something that will improve at this level it is clearly designed to wobble your posture even if you don’t choose to use and so I felt myself engaging loads of core it for Pilates or core workouts, it’s a nomuscles in order to maintain my balance brainer. and stability. By deflating it a little the The disc came in a pretty purple effort required decreased, as I sank a little colour – my favourite – and is also available better into the cushion. The dimples on the in blue and black, handy if you want to underside offer good traction and it rested colour code your partner’s or colleagues’ firmly, it was only me that didn’t, which cushions, or have one for workouts and made the effort as entertaining for others another for office work, as you can keep as it was challenging for me! them inflated optimally for their respective It’s also comfortable simply used uses. as a cushion, which immediately made me reconsider and adapt my posture. It’s so important in a work environment that we engage our muscles rather than slumping in front of our work, so although the dimples
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-BalanceStability-Cushion-Purple/dp/B07RPNLC5M/ PROS
RRP £16.14
Cheap Effective
Durable
CONS Dimples slightly uncomfortable after a while
EONO RUNNING WAIST PACK WHEN MARATHON TRAINING I USUALLY WEAR A RUCKSACK WITH A BLADDER IN TO REHYDRATE ON LONG TRAINING RUNS. However on the race day I leave the adjustable waist and two big pockets that rucksack behind as I know there will be will take even those bigger smartphones. It loads of water stations around the route. is water (and sweat!) resistant and comes in That said I still want to carry stuff such as a variety of colours. my energy gels, phone, and headset. I first The material used is ultra-light and used a running belt when I ran the Brighton breathable. Quality zips and a stretchy Marathon and it worked well for me. adjustable strap makes this waist pack very This Eono belt is great as despite comfortable to wear and easy to access your being very cheap it is well made. It has an stuff.
Amazon.co.uk PROS Cheap Large pockets
Water resistant
CONS I would like to have had something to pin my
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BRABANTIA XL COMFORT IRONING BOARD
I’M NOT ONE FOR DOMESTIC CHORES BUT THIS IRONING BOARD, SIZE C IN THE RANGE, MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I NEED AN UPGRADE! MEASURING 124CM X 45CM (DIMENSIONS INCLUDING THE STEAM UNIT HOLDER AND LEGS ARE 159CM X 49CM), THIS BOARD FEELS INCREDIBLY STURDY. WITH NON-SLIP FEET AND SEVERAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS, (OLDER) FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE NO EXCUSES WHEN IT COMES TO IRONING THEIR OWN UNIFORM/ SPORTS KIT/KING SIZE SHEETS! I really like the botanical ‘Tropical storage, ensuring it doesn’t unfold on you Leaves’ cotton cover, which remained as soon as you open the laundry cupboard smooth, meaning there were no unwanted when you open the door. creases as I ironed. The broad top was not only great for quickly ironing bedding and larger items, I imagine it would also be invaluable for sewing or knitting projects, with plenty of space to position and press your garments, large or small. The steam iron holder is reassuringly stable, as are the legs, and it comes with a child lock - if only they had those when I was little; I remember ironing boards being terrifyingly unpredictable structures, second only to camping beds! This also locks closed easily for
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RRP £98.00
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Excellent quality product
CONS May be too large for those with very limited
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BRABANTIA KITCHEN UTENSILS SET WITH STAND
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A FANTASTIC, SPACE-SAVING PRODUCT FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY HOME COOKING, OR A GREAT STARTER KIT FOR FLEDGLINGS! I KEEP MOST OF MY UTENSILS IN A DRAWER WHICH I PUT DOWN TO LACK OF SURFACE AREA, BUT IN FACT THIS STAND TAKES UP VERY LITTLE ROOM, LOOKS SMART, AND MEANS – UNLIKE ME – YOU WILL NEVER LOSE YOUR SPATULA/LADLE AMONGST A HOARD OF OTHER KITCHEN IMPLEMENTS! What I like the most about this to 220°C – I can’t say for certain whether set is that each utensil is a real multi- I ramped the temperature up so high, but tasker (which not only saves on space, but they held their form in a hot frying pan. also on materials): the ladle doubles as a There is nothing worse than trying to fry scraper, there is also a skimmer/ladle, and an egg with a previously molten, misshapen a spatula with a handy prong; however the spatula! spatula/serving spoon is the combination These also come with a 5-year I’ll be using most. This means you can guarantee although I imagine they would cook meat/vegetable dishes, or dishes exceed this. containing allergens, with no fear of crosscontamination, as you will more than likely have an alternative utensil to hand. These are all non-scratch, so can be teamed up with your favourite non-stick cookware with no fear of damaging the surface. All the utensils are heat resistant
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Heat resistant
CONS Brighter colours might be fun
EUFY ROBOVAC 30C THE MAIN ISSUE I HAVE WITH MY UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER IS ITS UNAVOIDABLE PRESENCE. IT’S BIG. IT’S UGLY. IT MAKES FAR TOO MUCH NOISE AND IT IS SUCH A MONSTER TO CARRY UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS I DAREN’T ASK MY CHILDREN TO USE IT, MEANWHILE THE FILTER SEEMS TO EJECT MORE DUST THAN A PUFFBALL MUSHROOM. THE EUFY ROBOVAC, IN CONTRAST, IS LIKE A CUTE, IMMACULATE LITTLE HOUSE ELF. UNPACKAGING THE ROBOVAC I DIDN’T BELIEVE IT WOULD HAVE THE POWER TO KEEP OUR FLOORS CLEAN, COMPARED TO THE HIDEOUS BEAST WE KEEP UNDER THE STAIRS, BUT MY DOUBTS WERE UNFOUNDED, YES THIS HAD THE ADVANTAGE OF ‘YOUTH’, BUT IT PROVED MORE EFFICIENT THAN MY PREVIOUS VACUUMS, OUT OF THE BOX. This is sleek but robust, efficient the little buddy access to all areas. (Or but quiet, it’s a vacuum I’d actually be I suppose you could buy two!) For those happy to have buzzing around all day long areas you’d rather it doesn’t venture into, (although the battery lasts 100 minutes, the Robovac came with boundary strips, which is in fact ample!). My dogs weren’t so it doesn’t stray where it might get into so sure, but since they are the ones making mischief – the top of the stairs, for instance. most of the mess, they don’t have any say in The beauty of this little vacuum is the matter. Speaking of which – the suction the simplicity – it is controllable via Alexa or on this little device is beyond capable of Google Assistant, but since I have neither I keeping our living areas fur-free, and at used the eufyHome app on my smartphone. just 2.85 inches in height, it slipped under It’s the same, intuitive app that controls our sofa and chairs (and out again) with other eufy devices (lighting etc.), with ease, navigating pretty much every area which, once paired with the vacuum, I of our living room. I imagine this would could easily schedule my cleaning session. be invaluable to those who struggle with Not surprisingly, while testing this device domestic cleaning but who are reluctant my family were considerably more keen on to entrust it to someone else. Admittedly vacuuming than ever before, although that it can’t climb the stairs while you’re out may only consist of hitting a button and but this isn’t an issue as you can leave it watching the little chap scoot in and out of to vacuum upstairs while you’re out, and nooks and crannies, I wasn’t complaining! downstairs overnight, provided you leave
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£249.99
eufylife.com PROS Small Efficient
Simple to use Quiet
CONS Would require more frequent emptying
KÄRCHER HARD FLOOR CLEANER FC5 SOMETIMES WHEN I VACUUM I NOTICE THAT MY FLOORS COULD DO WITH A GOOD MOP, TOO, ONLY I RARELY ALLOCATE NEARLY ENOUGH TIME FOR DOMESTIC TASKS, SO OFTEN I VACUUM AND THEN I’M DONE. Occasionally when I do get the mop on the short side, it wasn’t. Without the & bucket out, I’ll wish I had the vacuum to need to plug/unplug or hand so that I could clear up the odd balls continually rinse & of fur from my pets, rather than pushing squeeze a mop them around an otherwise immaculate head, it’s floor! And EVERY time I vacuum I wish I surprising had something that would actually clean my how much entire floor, not skirt the edges, leaving an time I even dusty trim by the skirting board! This s a v e d hard wood cleaner seems to resolve each and I of those issues. Firstly, it’s cordless! So c o u l d not only does it reach the extremities (my e a s i l y vacuum, for instance, will only go so far get the into our conservatory, so we have to resort job done to a dustpan and brush in the far reaches), within that it simultaneously vacuums and washes. The timeframe, suction isn’t as strong as our mains-powered i n c l u d i n g machine, but it was enough to lift and store both upstairs the awkward debris I usually notice when and downstairs mopping. We have both laminate and tiled bathrooms. I also found it floors, and it worked a charm on those, but lighter than my vacuum, (it was, at 4.4kg this can also be used on sealed stone and it was around 1kg lighter), so it was a wooden floors, with the appropriate choice breeze to whizz around. Unlike my bucket, of cleaning solution. I found the rollers it was so easy to fill and empty in the sink. really absorbent so very little residue was The rollers removed easily, are machine left, meaning no rooms were ‘out of bounds’ washable at 60°, and they dry out just as as they are after a mopping session. quickly as you’d expect from microfibre. The battery lasted around 20 minutes and I’ll admit I thought that would be a little
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£349.99 (was £399.99)
www.Kaercher.com PROS 2-in1 Quick, efficient cleaning Rollers reach edges!
Cord-free Easy to fill/empty
CONS 4-hour battery charge
MELITTA CALIBRA COFFEE GRINDER IF ITALIANS ARE DISCERNING ABOUT ONE THING, IT’S FLAVOUR. THEY UNDERSTAND THERE IS NO POINT BUYING YOUR FAVOURITE COFFEE BEANS, OR BLEND OF BEANS, IF YOU CAN’T THEN GRIND AND INFUSE THEM TO YOUR OWN PARTICULAR TASTE. WITH THE CALIBRA, ITALIAN COFFEE BRAND MELITTA HAVE PRODUCED A QUALITY GRINDER THAT - WITH 39 SETTINGS - ENSURES YOU CAN FINE TUNE YOUR FAVOURITE COFFEE, TO YOUR OWN IDEA OF PERFECTION, ON YOUR WORKTOP. The Calibra looks functional, rather than overly styled, which I prefer in a kitchen; the 375g-capacity bean container is clear, so you can monitor your coffee stocks, and detaches simply for ease of c h a n g e cleaning, as does the lower container, which the grind, and/ takes up to 200g of grounds. It also grinds or weight, to better s u i t directly into a filter, so not a single ground my/my husband’s taste. This I find is is wasted. At 374mm x120mm x 227mm far better than a pre-set integrated coffee it was small enough to share surface space machine, which presumes (and always with all my other coffee paraphernalia, as underestimates) how I like my coffee! The a permanent fixture. The conical grinder integral digital scale takes out that guess itself is of stainless steel and sounds of work, although fine-tuning your choice of reassuring quality, I imagine this will cope grind takes a little trial and error, with with our daily habit without complaint! a scale of 39 (1-5 for fine, 6-26 for filter The LCD control panel is clear, with coffee, 27-39 the most coarse end of the three ways to programme your grinding: scale, for cafétières), but for us coffee by weight, by no. of cups, or manually. making is a ritual, and rotating the dial I’m pretty forgetful, particularly before my and tapping in our preferred measures, morning caffeine fix, so I found it incredibly then comparing results, was just another handy that it could save my previous setting, pleasurable - part of the process. meaning I could repeat the programme, or
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Clear LCD, simple controls
£124.99
Melitta.co.uk PROS Great for those who love their coffee, their way Clear LCD, simple controls
No mess, no fuss Quality stainless steel burr
CONS Encourages even more coffee drinking!
DRAGON LATITUDE X SUNGLASSES
I TESTED THE DRAGON LATITUDE X GLASSES, FROM THE GLACIA RANGE. THE PAIR I RECEIVED, FROM DRAGON’S XP (CROSS PERFORMANCE) COLLECTION CAME IN MATTE BLACK, WITH LUMALENS INFRARED LENSES, SELECTED FOR SNOWY ENVIRONMENTS. THE SAME MODEL IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN BLACK, WITH SILVER LENSES, AND MATTE NAVY, WITH LUMALENS SMOKE LENSES (FOR LESS BRIGHT CONDITIONS), SO IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING PURCHASING THE LATITUDE X DO CONSIDER WHERE YOU’D BENEFIT FROM THEM MOST, OR I GUESS IF YOU’RE IN DOUBT YOU CAN ALWAYS BUY ALL THREE! The first thing I noticed was that them on. these feel bigger, fuller, than my usual The lenses are both oleophobic and sports sunglasses, but I have large enough hydrophobic, and did a great job of keeping features to support/suit their magnitude themselves clean. Perhaps that’s because and (apparently) they looked great on my they’re fresh out of the packet, but they face! Of course these aren’t just about the did remain notably free of grime. I wore aesthetics; the bigger the lens the more these out in bright winter sunlight and felt protection you gain from the glare on the so little tension, presumably because those slopes, as it comes at you from all angles. lenses and the peripheral guards were The lateral sun shields are optional, but I eliminating any strain. didn’t feel they interfered with my vision, They’re bold, comfortable, and in fact I found they helped me focus, negate the need to squint, leaving you without peripheral distraction, so I opted wide-eyed and able to focus on the slopes. in. The rubber nose pad is comfortable so For a pair that delivers so confidently, I’d the glasses sat securely, far better than a love to see bolder colours to match; perhaps smooth rigid frame, which has no staying next season… power whatsoever. Speaking of attachment, I love that the leash is adjustable; although I’d usually prefer having a leash hanging loose around my neck, being able to secure them around my head, tucked under my headwear, like goggles, eliminated any concerns. Considering I was wearing these for the first time, it was easy to forget I had
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Eliminates UV & glare
RRP £205.00 www.igero.com PROS Leash and nose pads feel secure Matte (I hate glossy glasses!)
Eliminates UV & glare Look great on me!
CONS Colour choice be more bold
May look/feel oversize on a smaller face
TCA COMBAT GILET, DEEP FOREST THERE ARE SO MANY USES FOR A GILET; WEAR IT UNDER A JACKET, OVER A SHIRT, WHEN A JACKET IS TOO MUCH AND SO ON. I DO A LOT OF RUNNING AND FIND THAT A GILET IS PERFECT TO WEAR AS I AM WARMING UP FOR A RUN AND EVEN WEAR ONE FOR THE FIRST 10-15 MINUTES OF THE TRACK. MY OTHER FAVOURITE IS TO WEAR ONE ON A SHOPPING TRIP WHEN IT’S COLD OUTSIDE AND BAKING WARM INSIDE THE SHOPS, IT IS A GOOD COMPROMISE TO STAY COMFORTABLE AND THE TCA CAN BE BALLED UP SMALL ENOUGH TO CARRY. This TCA gilet feels lightweight and The reflective TCS logo on the front comfortable. They use a synthetic internal adds a good quality feel. I liked the forest padding which makes it warm but not at green but it also comes in anthracite. The all bulky. It has a nice micro-fleece lining sizing is quite generous, so I’d go a size on the collar and a couple of good-sized zip down from your ‘normal’, unless you intend pockets with the same micro-fleece lining, to wear it over a few layers. which I found handy to warm my hands on a blustery day.
RRP £38.00
www.tca.fit PROS Looks good Comfortable
Durable
CONS Check your sizing
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TCA UTILITY 2-IN-1 SHORT I ALWAYS WEAR TIGHT UNDER SHORTS WHEN I RUN AS OTHERWISE MY LEGS RUB AND CHAFF AND ALSO I FIND A GOOD COMPRESSION SHORT HELPS SUPPORT MUSCLE PERFORMANCE. These are a very comfortable sports short, coupling a loose outer short with compression. They feel well made and I have both run in them and practised some very bendy yoga, and they were perfect for each activity. They have two side zipped pockets and an additional handy pocket on the inner short which will fit a phone. They come in two colour options, tornado and anthracite, and they look good in both. use a durable and light material that will kept me dry, without weighing me down.
£32.00
www.tca.fit PROS 2-in-1! Comfortable
Well made Pockets
CONS Only two colours
EONO 10L ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACK CASUAL DAYPACK THIS IS A TIDY LITTLE RUCKSACK IN AN INEXPENSIVE PRICE BRACKET. Weighing just 200g yet sturdy enough, it’d be ideal as a kids/youth backpack. It has a generous external pocket and an internal separator flap. This is a small, comfortable backpack, with padded, adjustable shoulder straps, and is available in black, blue, misty blue, orange, or pink (the orange being the boldest and therefore my preferred colour choice). This is an unapologetically ‘no fuss’ rucksack; comfortable and water resistant, you could do far worse than this for under a tenner.
Amazon.co.uk PROS Price Quality
Good zips Variety of colours
RRP £9.99
CONS Small
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