TRAVEL belts or straps might not be your thing, but I can assure you, they are well worth the extra minimal cost. On a holiday to Spain a few years back, the zip on my medium-sized overweight case broke and luckily I didn’t lose my contents. The two-hour flight from London to Barcelona was not … Read more
YOU may ask yourself the question: ‘Why do I need to lock my suitcase?’ It’s not such a daft question as you might think. But there is more than one obvious answer. Yes, to deter thieves from breaking into your case, but also from preventing your luggage from opening up in an accident. Some suitcases … Read more
WHEN I decided to buy myself a new suitcase, the question came up: “Which suitcase is better – hard shell or soft?” The answer is that both suitcases have their pros and cons and it all really depends on what you are putting into your suitcase, how much you want to cram in, and what … Read more
Product: MOLLE backpack for camping Amazon price: £34.99 (RRP £36.99) Size: 43 × 33 × 23 CM Weight: 30 litres Quality: Made of tough Oxford fabric Guarantee: Return within 30 days My rating: 9 out of 10 THERE’S so many different types of backpacks on the market to choose from that it’s hard … Read more
Product: Matein Travel Laptop Backpack Price: £31.98 Bargain: Amazon’s Choice Size: 35.8 x 19.8 x 46 cm 920g Capacity: 32L Quality: Polyester fabric with metal zippers/waterproof Colour: Grey (available also in black or dark blue) Guarantee: 30-day right of return My rating: 8 out of 10 WHEN you are on holiday, you’ll need a rucksack … Read more
Product: Merrell Men’s Moab 2 LTR Mid-Track Shoe Price: £88.56 Bargain: Amazon.com (reduced from £130.00) Shoe size: (make sure it’s at least a half size smaller than the US size) Quality: Synthetic material Colour: Greenish-grey My rating: 8.5 out of 10 IF YOU’RE going on a hiking then there’s nothing more important than having the … Read more
Product: Tripp Watermelon Holiday 6 Cabin 4 Wheel Suitcase Price: £45.00 Bargain price: Amazon (was £59.50) Size: Cabin Colour: Watermelon Set of 3: £169.50 Quality: strong and lightweight Weight: 2.7 kg Guarantee: Returnable, add one-year full product protection £1.49 My rating: 8 out of 10 IT’S A great feeling when you are at … Read more
Product: Milestone Portable Folding Chair Price: £21.99 Bargain: Amazon.com Chair size: Teen/adult Quality: Metal/Fabric Colour: Green/Blue My rating: 8.0 out of 10 EVERY time when I go for a picnic, I prefer to take my folding chair with me. With a family of four, a blanket just doesn’t cover it. I usually end up being … Read more
———————————————————————————— Product: Antler Clifton Suitcase Review Price: £179.10 Bargain price: Amazon.com (reduced from £199.00) Suitcase size: 121 litres with expanded packing capacity to 132 litres (80cm x 52cm x35cm x 37cm) does not include wheels Set of 3: £527.00 Large: £199.00 Medium: £179.00 Cabin: £149.00 Quality: Virtually unbreakable Guarantee: 10-year warranty My rating: 9.5 out of 10 ————————————————————————————————————– Big, but can get … Read more
Once you’re on the road you have to keep going, so make sure you take what you need This post contains affiliate links that I earn a small commission from at no cost to you. A FEW years ago we set ourselves on a four-hour journey to meet and stay over with some friends. The … Read more