Gift guide: our best gear for 2015 Posted on 4 November 2015 If you’re looking for gift ideas for the hiker, camper or gadget enthusiast in your life, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s our pick of the best gear we’ve reviewed in 2015 – whether you’re looking for the perfect coffee gadget, a rugged 4×4 solar panel, or just some gift inspiration for adventure-seekers, you’ll find it below. Please note: although all details were correct at time of publishing, prices and availability are subject to change at each distributor’s discretion. For camping 1. Tents made for adventure Whether it’s a sturdy four-man tent that will last for years or a lightweight hiking tent, a great adventure tent should be the first thing in your camping arsenal. Ten great adventure tents 2. Our top camping chairs Our top bum-holders of 2015 – from cheap-and-cheerful to the kind of padded throne that will make everyone around the campfire jealous. Best camping chairs 3. Best coffee gadgets Great coffee is still a priority in the wilderness: no matter your specifications, the perfect gadget for a coffee addict is in this blog. Coffee gadgets for camping 4. Best portable braais A portable braai is perfect for short breaks or roadtrips – here are the ones we’d recommend. Five great portable braais 5. Compact coolers You don’t need a 4×4 to own a travel fridge. We tested seven coolers small enough to fit on the back seat of a VW Polo, to see which ones could take the heat. Seven of the best compact coolers 6. Zany tents we’d love to camp in These are the tents that we dream about – from tree tents to the gorgeous watermelon one above, they’re gorgeous enough to justify being a bit impractical. Zany tents to dream about For hiking 6. Ten of the best daypacks We tested 10 of the best daypacks for your next sightseeing trip or mountain meander. Our favourite daypacks 7. The best flask you’ll ever buy If you’re serious about keeping your coffee warm for hours, there really is nothing that compares with the Stanley flask. Read the results of our test if you need more convincing. The best travel flask 8. Best binoculars From top-of-the-range wishlist items to affordable ones to keep the kids happy, there’s a nice range of binoculars here. Four great binoculars reviewed 9. Travel mugs and flasks These are the ultimate multi-taskers: great for taking on a hike, but also useful for transporting coffee in traffic. Best travel mugs and flasks For 4×4 trips 10. Rugged solar panels These rugged solar panels for your 4×4 are the perfect thing for the wildest of wild camping. Solar panels for your 4×4 11. The best rooftop tents Don’t even think about splashing out on a rooftop tent until you’ve read this review, where we tested ten of the best. Great rooftop tents 12. Two-way radios Want to know why your friends stopped behind you in a national park? Or maybe your kids have charged ahead on a Drakensberg hiking trail? We tested five of the most popular brands of two-way radios. Two-way radios tested 13. Space savers Reclaim calm and order from messy road trips with these nifty car organisers and collapsible gizmos. Car organisers Gadgets 14. Smartphone gadgets Want to take your iPhoneography to the next level? These nifty gadgets are universal and supercool for expanding the range of shots you can get with your smartphone. Great smartphone photo gadgets 15. Adventure watches Up in arms about wearable tech? We sussed out five of the most durable watches that’ll tell more than the time on your next adventure. Five great adventure watches 16. Solar chargers Let there be light! Loadshedding won’t get in your way with these lovely, compact solar chargers. Six compact solar chargers 17. Cool new travel lights and gadgets From a solar lantern to a ‘smart’ telescope: check out some of the nifty travel lights we’ve discovered. Cool travel lights 18. Peak Design camera clips This little clip has saved Getaway journalists’ cameras (and necks) on more than one occasion. Here’s why it’s a lifesaver for anyone who spends time on the trail with a camera. Peak Design camera clip review 19. Wine travel gadgets Best for last! Whether you’re sick of wrestling with the awful wine opener at your self-catering spot, or need a quick fix for cooling white wine, we’ve got you sorted. Great wine gadgets Think we’ve left something out? Let us know in the comments! Related Posts Off-the-beaten-path ultra marathon events in Africa 12 August 2021 We’ve found a few lesser-known trail running events that’ll reward you with unforgettable experiences and... read more The Wellington wanderer 20 January 2021 To understand the nature of a place, head first to the old age home and... read more Avoid the queue take the 62 9 December 2020 Many a road leads to (and from) Cape Town but for charming, quirky, and outright... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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