Now I must confess that although this gadget is my favourite, I don’t actually own one! I saw this demonstrated on a photography stand which was show casing budget aerial photography options. The Phantom DJI Vision 2 Quadcopter is just a sensational bit of kit. It’s top of my Christmas list. It combines two things I…
Ultra light down jackets
The best lightweight outdoor winter/autumn jackets ever? Now I know this is not technically a gadget, but I’ve been amazed at how great these things are. Ultra light down jackets are essentially a lightweight thin version of a traditional bulky puffer jacket that folds down into its own carry cover that is just the size of…
Dash. Camera. Action!
A couple of years ago there were spate of ‘cash for crash’ accidents near me and the stories that appeared in my local rag spooked me enough to look into the fast growing market for in car cams. I originally bought a decent HD version which did a job but it quickly became apparent that…
The humble flashlight. Reinvented.
Next up is the humble flashlight, reinvented recently through a range of ultra-bright units which generally go by the name of CREE Flashlights. These things are seriously bright, use solid state technology and come in many sizes. Prices have come down massively. Winter and dark nights will never be a challenge again when you have one…
Real coffee. At home.
Yes I know it’s a kitchen device but I could not pass up the opportunity to rave about the Nespresso Magimix 190 coffee maker. For me it’s the best performing and looking nespresso machine out there and avoids all the complicated extra gubbings you get with milk frothing etc It just makes great café quality…
Find your way home
No list would be complete without a plug in sat nav and I have tried most including high end Tom Toms but the Garmin nuvi 3598 is just lumps ahead of the competition now. Easy to use with built in free traffic it’s a joy to use should be top of the list for a…
Big sound on a small budget
Portable Bluetooth speakers are ten a penny these days, but for value for money and performance, the best I’ve found is the Cambridge Audio Minx Go. It links effortlessly to your Bluetooth device and punches out big sound for something the size of a paperback book. Not only that, the rechargeable battery lasts for an incredible eighteen…
The art of zen barbecuing
The LotusGrill is a truly innovative bit of kit that makes impromptu barbecuing a breeze. A truly new take on the humble charcoal based BBQ, it gives you the theatre and taste of proper charcoal with all the instant convenience of a gas BBQ. Failsafe, portable and always ready to cook in less than 5 minutes,…
Splitting logs
My favourite big boy, works like they say it will tool is the Ryobi ELS52 Electric Log Splitter. It does what is says on the tin. A simple to use, muscle tool that makes light work of even the largest diameter logs. Big power from a small unit and totally safe to use. My log…
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