Jamie Carter
Jamie is a freelance journalist, copywriter and author with 20 years' experience. He's written journalism for over 50 publications and websites and, when he's not writing, spending most of his time travelling – putting the latest travel tech through its paces.
Latest articles by Jamie Carter
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Keen WK400 Walking Shoes review: Fast forward your feet with this futuristic footwear
The new Keen WK400 walking shoes feature offset lacing, lots of arch support and an innovative curved design that propels you forward
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Unistellar eQuinox II review: Brilliant smartphone-controlled telescope
No eyepiece, no complicated set-up, just great images sent straight to your smartphone
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Acebeam Rider RX torch review: Uniquely designed torch that fits on a belt or bag
The Acebeam Titanium Rider RX torch weighs just 74g, is slightly wider than a smartphone and has a unique and useful 'slide' design
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Ulanzi F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod: the travel photographers friend
Superlight and feature-packed, the Ulanzi F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod is perfect for mirrorless cameras
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I spent seven days with a virtual ski instructor
The Carv Digital Ski Coach kept me focused on technique rather than keeping up with friends – and it’s so easy to use
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Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 EQ2: a clever equatorial mount makes this a standout telescope for amateur astronomers looking for something more advanced
Armed with plenty of aperture and an equatorial mount, the Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 EQ2 is a good step-up telescope for general observing
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Best budget action camera 2024: feature-packed cams with bargain price tags
A round-up of the best budget action cameras to help you capture your adventures without breaking the bank
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Best dry bags 2024 to keep your belongings safe and dry
Our pick of the best dry bags for stashing your valuables when SUPing, kayaking, or just trekking through a downpour
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Best toiletry bags 2023: practical and stylish wash bags for travel
Going away? Keep your toiletries in a selection of these fantastic washbags
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Mojawa Mojo2 review: the lightest bone conduction earphones yet are waterproof and feature touch controls for volume
The best bone conduction headset for saving both money and weight, the Mojawa Mojo2 offers good sound quality, new touch-sensitive controls for volume, and a waterproof build
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Why this Christmas is the perfect time to get a telescope (and what to buy)
Five bright planets will be visible in December’s moonless night skies. Here’s what telescope to buy to see them at their best.
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Carv Digital Ski Coach wearable: real-time audio tips, AR ski videos and an all-new ‘Train with an Olympian’ mode
The latest Carv Digital Ski Coach wearable uses boot inserts, big data, new shareable AR video and tips from pro-skier Ted Ligety
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The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ: an affordable telescope for studying planets and the Moon
The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ isn’t the most versatile telescope around, but if you only want to study the solar system it just about does the job for a low price
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Svbony 501P 70 telescope review: an affordable but underwhelming travel-friendly telescope
The Svbony 501P 70 is a 2.7-inch refractor telescope on a photographic tripod designed for moon-viewing and planets, but it can be frustrating to use
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Celestron Inspire 100AZ review: unusual features
This refractor telescope comes with a uniquely designed lens cap that doubles as a universal smartphone mount
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Vaonis Vespera smart telescope: see galaxies and nebulae from anywhere with this travel telescope
The Vaonis Vespera is an impressive robotic telescope with a futuristic design that works brilliantly in combating light pollution, but can’t observe planets
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Naenka Runner Diver bone conduction headset review
With bone conduction and Bluetooth options, the Naenka Runner Diver aims to be an all-in-one headset for swimming, running and the gym. Here's our review
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Celestron StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian telescope review
An easy-to-use 'light bucket', the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian telescope finds its targets using just your smartphone. Here's our review
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Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars review: unique and unsurpassed image stabilizer tech
For shake-free viewing of nature and the night sky, look no further than the Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars. Here's our full review
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Vixen SG 2.1x42 super-wide binocular review: immersive views of the stars
The Vixen SG 2.1x42s are the only binoculars to deliver panoramic views of the night sky. Here's our full review
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How to choose and use binoculars for stargazing and astronomy
Techniques, tips and targets for getting the most out of the night sky
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Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 vs Canon 18x50 IS AW: which stargazing binoculars are right for you?
Are you after a pair of binoculars for astronomy, stargazing and the night sky? We compare two titans of the genre
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Celestron Nature DX 8x42 binoculars review: a great value waterproof option for daytime use
The Celestron Nature DX 8x42 binoculars offer clear and bright images, a fast focus knob and a lightweight yet waterproof design.
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Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 binoculars review: inexpensive binos for beginners
The Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 Porro prism binoculars impress with ease of use, though lack refined features
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