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![manfrotto mvg220](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/manfrotto-mvg220.webp)
We test out Manfrotto's brand new gimbal for videographers and vloggers, the MVG220.
![lowepro gearup creator](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/lowepro-gearup-creator.webp)
Lowepro have created a range of travel organisers and packing cases specifically for travelling photographers; we took...
![salomon sensibelt](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/salomon-sensibelt.webp)
Salomon's flagship hydration belt for runners - the Sensibelt - gets the Active Traveller test on the trail.
![microphones joby wavo jb01675 bww](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/microphones-joby-wavo-jb01675-bww.webp)
We test Joby's new Wavo microphone to find it if it can enrich the sounds from our phone and camera.
![led light joby beamo jb01579 bww](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/led-light-joby-beamo-jb01579-bww.webp)
This super neat little LED light is the perfect addition to any vlogger's or travel photographer’s kit bag.
![vaude asymetric 528 web](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/vaude-asymetric-528-web.webp)
Vaude's Asymetric 52+8 proved to be a reliable workhorse of a backpack on test.
![manfrotto 502ah](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/manfrotto-502ah.webp)
Manfrotto's 502AH fluid video head offers silky smooth footage, we review it here.
![joby gorillapod rig web](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/joby-gorillapod-rig-web.webp)
Joby’s Gorillapod Rig is a Gorillapod 5K with extra attachments, and that makes it about the most versatile travel...
![amazonas original tarphat web](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/amazonas-original-tarphat-web.webp)
A travellers' sun hat is a highly personal item, and one that can be tricky to find; our review of the Amazonas Wide...
![lowe alpine altus 42 47 review](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/lowe-alpine-altus-42-47-review.webp)
We put the versatile Altus 42:47 backpack from Lowe Alpine to the test on the trails, it's one of our favourite packs...
![chrome macheto](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/chrome-macheto.webp)
We review Chrome Industries Macheto Travel Pack
![gregory optic 48 backpack](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/gregory-optic-48-backpack.webp)
Available as a 48L or 58L backpack, the Gregory Optic is a stripped back but "full of tech'' bag for serious hiking....
![osprey farpoint trek 55 front](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/osprey-farpoint-trek-55-front.webp)
Osprey's Farpoint Trek 55 is a near perfect backpack for travelling the world, offering a great compromise between...
![manfrotto nanopole stand1](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/manfrotto-nanopole-stand1.webp)
Manfrotto's Nanopole lightstand is aimed at 'photographers on the go' - given that is our natural environment, we put...
![eagle creek orv wheeled duffel carry on](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/eagle-creek-orv-wheeled-duffel-carry-on.webp)
Eagle Creek are purveyors of fine luggage but does their carry-on sized Wheeled Duffel fly with us? Read the review to...