Derek Adams
Derek (aka Delbert, Delvis, Delphinium, Delboy etc) specialises in home and outdoor wares, from coffee machines, white appliances and vacs to drones, garden gear and BBQs. He has been writing for more years than anyone can remember, starting at the legendary Time Out magazine – the original, London version – on a typewriter! He now writes for T3 between playing drums with his bandmates in Red Box (redboxmusic).
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5 fans you can use outside: take the heat off with practical outdoor-friendly blowers
The best fans for outdoor use at home and away to tackle the summer heat
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Charcoal vs Gas vs Pellet vs Electric: which type of barbecue is best for you?
These are the best things to look for when choosing the right barbecue for your needs
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Quechua vs Coleman vs Vango: which is the best self-inflating camping mattress?
Three impressive self-inflating mattresses go head to head – but which one ticks all the right boxes for your next camping expedition?
By Derek Adams Published
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Best chef's knife 2024: for cutting meat, fish and veg
Cutting-edge criticism of the best chef's knives, best cook's knives and santoku from Germany, Japan and beyond
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DJI Avata 2 review: Next-level FPV flying for beginners
Strap on your goggles and prepare for one of the most immersive experiences since Meta Quest
By Derek Adams Published
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10 mistakes everyone makes with a domestic pizza oven
How to ensure your pizza bash doesn’t descend into chaos
By Derek Adams Published
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Helinox vs OEX vs Vango: the ultimate camping cot showdown
We tested three popular camping cots. Which one is best for a comfortable night’s sleep under the stars?
By Derek Adams Published
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SWAROVSKI OPTIK AX Visio review: the world’s first smart wildlife binoculars
Innovative high-end 10x32 wildlife binoculars with smarts aplenty
By Derek Adams Published
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Gino D’Acampo Carbonio Pizza Oven review: design, form and function combined for sophisticated pizza baking
Bake pizza like a pro with Gino D’Acampo’s stylish new gas-fired pizza oven
By Derek Adams Published
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How to clean a washing machine: tips and tricks for fresh smelling clothes
Everything you need to know to keep your washing machine in tip top condition
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Rab Namche Gore-Tex Jacket review: a lightweight high-performance shell for all your outdoor pursuits
An exceptional Gore-Tex ePE jacket for backpacking, hill walking, camping and dog walking
By Derek Adams Published
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Best juicer 2024: masticating and centrifugal juicers to power up your day
The best juicer helps you set the juice loose from your favourite produce
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Solo Stove Pi Prime review: a great-value gas-fired pizza oven for your patio table
Domestic pizza ovens don’t come much lighter than this
By Derek Adams Published
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Best window vacuum cleaner 2024: banish smears & condensation
The best window vacuum cleaners make your windows and mirrors squeaky clean and streak-free
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Best saucepan set 2024: the top steel and non-stick pan sets
What's the best saucepan set for you? We've found the best picks for stainless steel, hard anodised, non-stick, hybrid and the copper look…
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Best heater 2024: top picks for your home, garage and shed
Feeling a bit parky? Halt the winter nip with one of the best heaters, both electrical and oil
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Dyson 360 Vis Nav review: a dapper new addition to the burgeoning arena of robot vacs
Despite its imperfections, when it comes to keeping floors clean the Dyson 360 Vis Nav is a stalwart operator
By Derek Adams Published
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Best Nespresso machine 2024: for perfect single-serve coffee via the magic of pods
The best Nespresso machines make it easy to get top quality coffee in an instant, but which is the right machine for you?
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Kärcher Window Vac WV 6 Premium review: a smooth operator for shiny surfaces
Window cleaning is a breeze with the Kärcher Window Vac WV 6 Premium
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InSinkErator 4n1 Touch review: why I’m now a convert to the cult of the boiling water tap
Boiling kettles is so last year. You need a boiling water tap like the InSinkErator 4n1 Touch
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Dyson Cool AM07 Tower Fan review: feel the breeze with Dyson’s mighty air shifter
We all know the Dyson Cool AM07 Tower Fan on sight… but let's look at this tower of power in finer detail
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Sage The Oracle Touch review: the best premium bean-to-cup coffee machine you can buy
A do-it-all behemoth that whips up a variety of amazing coffees with minimal effort, other than the initial financial one
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Beem Espresso Grind Profession review: the best espresso machine I’ve tried
This Teutonic marvel is my new favourite manual coffee machine
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How to choose a night vision device
Fancy a spot of nighttime wildlife observation but don’t know where to turn? Let this be your handy guide to all the ins and out of night vision technology
By Derek Adams Published