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![ortlieb safe it m](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/ortlieb-safe-it-m.webp)
We brave driving rain, sweaty cycling and even a stint of snow in an effort to thoroughly test the Ortlieb Safe-It
![komperdell hikemaster powerlock walking pole](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/komperdell-hikemaster-powerlock-walking-pole.webp)
We review Komperdell’s Hikemaster Powerlock – a traditional trekking pole, that’s ideal for year-round walks
![camelbak kudu](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/camelbak-kudu.webp)
We took the capable and capacious Camelbak KUDU into the mountains for a fully loaded up test, hoping not to try out...
![manfrotto hover 25 op](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/manfrotto-hover-25-op.webp)
Manfrotto's Aviator Hover 25 pack marries the best of hiking backpacks with Mavic Pro specific carrying capabilities.
![osprey skarab](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/osprey-skarab.webp)
Osprey's new Skarab and Skimmer hiking backpacks are absolute winners out on the trail, find out more in our full...
![osprey farpoint](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/osprey-farpoint.webp)
Part duffle, part backpack, part daypack; is the Farpoint all things to all men or a Jack of all trades, master of...
![osprey rolling transporter](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/osprey-rolling-transporter.webp)
The Osprey Rolling Transporter 120 is simply a massive, durable kit bag, brilliant for expedition travel, ski trips...
![osprey mutant](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/osprey-mutant.webp)
The fifth generation of the legendary Mutant 38 from Osprey is a fully featured mountain pack designed to deliver the...
![leki micro vario carbon](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/leki-micro-vario-carbon.webp)
Could Leki's Micro Vario Carbon be one of the most accomplished walking poles we've used?
![rolling transporter 40 f18 side ruffian red web](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/rolling-transporter-40-f18-side-ruffian-red-web.webp)
Regular travellers take note, there's a new carry-on in town.
![douchebag hugger 30l](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/douchebag-hugger-30l.webp)
Douchebags have become something of an iconic travel accessory for active folks all over the world so we were excited...
![thule stir](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/thule-stir.webp)
The Thule Stir 28L is, put simply, a very good thing to carry stuff in. On review it appears the most basic of day...
![thule all trail](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/thule-all-trail.webp)
Thule make bags? Yes they do, and on test the Thule All Trail 35L Men's is very impressive.
![smith pivlock arena](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/smith-pivlock-arena.webp)
The Smith PivLock Arena sunglasses look the part with a frameless, wrap-around design and interchangeable lens system...
![ortlieb waterproof first aid kit](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/ortlieb-waterproof-first-aid-kit.webp)
Is that a mini Ortlieb Back Roller or is it a first aid kit? It's both, we review it here.