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Independent and trusted tests, reviews and investigations of camping & hiking equipment and accessories, including eskies, GPS and tents.

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Eskies

Eskies review and compare

01 Dec 2009 | If you’re out and about and need a place to store cold food and drinks, an esky is essential. Our results showed dramatic differences in the nine models tested.  More >>

Portable fridge

Portable fridge buying guide

20 Mar 2009 | There are three types of portable fridge to choose from with big differences between them. More >>

Tents

Tents buying guide

24 Apr 2009 | Whether you are looking for a solo tent, a two-person or a palatial tent for family and friends, make sure you take into account your needs first.  More >>

Handheld GPS

Handheld GPS reviews

06 Apr 2009 | An 'adventure' handheld GPS can reveal your position if you're lost, or record every step you take so you can find your way back.  More >>

Handheld GPS

Handheld GPS units buying guide

01 Jul 2010 | If you know the co-ordinates of a destination, anywhere in the world, a handheld GPS will show you how to get there on foot. More >>

GPS trackstick

GPS trackstick quick review

16 Dec 2008 | Car GPS devices are becoming increasingly common. But what alternative are there if you do not own a car or don’t wish to carry a handheld unit?  More >>

LEAD8Kathmandu

Tent reviews

26 Aug 2011 | A good tent can make or break a camping trip. We tested 14 tents, under hard wind and rain over two nights, to find out which ones are up to the tough conditions found in the great outdoors. More >>

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Cooler reviews

01 Oct 2010 | We give you the better options of widely available small and medium-sizes from $27 to $120. More >>

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LEAD8Kathmandu

Tent reviews

26 Aug 2011 | A good tent can make or break a camping trip. We tested 14 tents, under hard wind and rain over two nights, to find out which ones are up to the tough conditions found in the great outdoors. More >>

Eskies

Eskies review and compare

01 Dec 2009 | If you’re out and about and need a place to store cold food and drinks, an esky is essential. Our results showed dramatic differences in the nine models tested.  More >>

eski-lead-web-

Cooler reviews

01 Oct 2010 | We give you the better options of widely available small and medium-sizes from $27 to $120. More >>

Handheld GPS

Handheld GPS units buying guide

01 Jul 2010 | If you know the co-ordinates of a destination, anywhere in the world, a handheld GPS will show you how to get there on foot. More >>

Portable fridge

Portable fridge buying guide

20 Mar 2009 | There are three types of portable fridge to choose from with big differences between them. More >>

GPS trackstick

GPS trackstick quick review

16 Dec 2008 | Car GPS devices are becoming increasingly common. But what alternative are there if you do not own a car or don’t wish to carry a handheld unit?  More >>

Handheld GPS

Handheld GPS reviews

06 Apr 2009 | An 'adventure' handheld GPS can reveal your position if you're lost, or record every step you take so you can find your way back.  More >>

Tents

Tents buying guide

24 Apr 2009 | Whether you are looking for a solo tent, a two-person or a palatial tent for family and friends, make sure you take into account your needs first.  More >>

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