The Lowe Alpine backpack is small enough to take on day trips, yet large enough and with six compartments of different sizes to hold all your essentials, a common failing with cheaper bags. Made of durable and sponge clean material, it will survive a short rain shower too. It’s well made and is unlikely to
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One thing I usually hate about using cabin baggage is that all the economy airlines have different rules as to what size bag you can take on board with you. Depending on whether you are flying EasyJet, Ryanair, or a raft of other carriers, you seemingly have to have a different bag size to suit
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Carlton Dune 4-wheel Spinner Suitcase UK Price: £149 Pros: Tough, very lightweight, easy to move, nice colour options Cons: Clam shell design makes lid awkward to open against a wall on a luggage rest Verdict: A sturdy workhorse Rating: 4 stars Available: John Lewis stores Product review: Hard
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Merrell Kahuna lll Women’s sport sandal UK price: £75 Pros: Sturdy, light, easy to clean Cons: Not available in half sizes Verdict: A good sandal for walking and hiking in the heat Rating: 4 stars Available: Merrell stores and online Product review: For most of the
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Craghoppers ‘Ibsen’ cold weather down jacket with hood (Women’s) UK Price: £135 Pros: Smart, warm, versatile Cons: None I noticed Verdict: Really warm jacket, that does its job well Available from: Craghoppers stores and online, in two colours. Product Review: Once, cold weather gear was bulky, uncomfortable and rather ugly. This Craghopper jacket is
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Mimosa Tankini in berry (Women’s) UK price: £27.50 Pros: Well made, easy to wash and dry. Cons: Slightly restricted colour choices Verdict: Great little workhorse Rating: 4 star Available from: Swimstore Product Review If you like your swimwear to work for its living, this could be the garment for you. This tankini is ideal for
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Helly Hansen windproof W Salt jacket UK Price: £150 Pros:Attractive, well-designed jacket that delivers Cons:Colours are a bit limited Verdict:A very good sailing jacket Rating: Available from: Helly Hansen online and good specialist outlets Product Review One of the most recognisable makes on the market, this jacket does not just
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Kipling Zasha wheeled duffel cabin bag UK price: £121.53 Pros: Attractive, sturdy, easy manoeuvrability Cons: More outside pockets needed Verdict: Ideal weekend and/or cabin bag Rating: Available from:Amazon.co.uk Product Review I’ve been lugging around a boring black shoulder bag for some time now and knew when I tested this that I ought to
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Craghoppers Pemba Jacket (Women’s) UK price: £120 Pros: A useful jacket with lots of pockets. Cons: Expensive. Verdict: Ideal for soft adventure. Rating: Available from: Craghoppers stores and online Product Review A summer walking jacket that is smart enough to double up as casual outerwear in the evening is what I was after.
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Craghoppers NosiLife Darla L/S Shirt (Women’s) UK price: £60 Pros: Light, well made, easy to wash and dry. Cons: Expensive, crumples easily. Verdict: If you’re a woman who likes shirts, you may like this. Rating: Available from: Craghoppers stores and online Product Review This shirt tries very hard. It’s made with material permanently
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Craghoppers NosiLife Print Bush Hat (Women’s) UK price: £20 Pros:Repels insects, shields eyes and protects hair from the sun, well made, pocket inside crown, small footprint Cons:Style and colours might not suit some people Verdict: Useful hat if the style suits Rating: Available from: Craghoppers stores and online Product
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Craghoppers NosiLife Lite Convertible Trousers (Women’s) UK price: £60 Pros: Three leg lengths; durable, comfortable, wash easily. Cons: None I noticed. Verdict: Comfortable walking trousers, especially suitable for hot weather. Rating: Available from: Craghoppers stores and online Product Review It’s hard to find trousers that tick all
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