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  Washing a car without a pressure washer
  When it comes to car washing, sometimes we feel under too much pressure (ahem) to get it right. It sometimes feels that if you’re not using snow foam or special...
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  The best camping induction hob
  When it comes to making those camping meals, once you’ve assembled your camping cookware you need a heat source – but have you ever thought about a camping induction hob?...
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  Garmin Instinct 2 Dezl Edition Rugged GPS Smartwatch review: running on diesel
  Smartwatches have exploded in popularity in the last few years. Fueled by the success of the Apple Watch and sporty FitBit it seems everyone is getting involved in the smartwatch...
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  The best camping toasters
  Sometimes, nothing beats a simple slice of toast, but when you’re away exploring the great outdoors, a camping toaster will be required to complete your camping cookware. Most motorhomes may...
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  Campfire cooking: what you need to know
  We’ve covered the art of campervan cooking, but what about al fresco campfire cooking? That’s what we’re looking at here. Compared to stoves and barbeques, campfires seem hard work, complicated,...
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  The best solar showers for camping in 2022
  It’s time to break out the sleeping bag and the mess tin – camping season is here. Reacquainting one’s self with the outdoors is among life’s finest pleasures, but who...
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  Drying towel triple test: cut from the same cloth?
  Microfibre drying towels are the dominant way of drying a car because they don’t damage paintwork, are really absorbent, and are relatively affordable. It might be surprising to learn therefore...
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  The best classic car waxes for extra protection
  If you own a classic car, chances are you’ll keep the paint protected. Or, in this case, a classic car wax, to keep its paint lustrous and fight off harmful...
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  The best wheel wax for keeping your alloys clean for longer
  The dirtiest part of a car is going to be the wheels. It gets splattered with mud, road salt and pretty much any other type of road muck you can...
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  The best campfire tripods
  You see them on screen but almost never in the real world. Campfire tripods are fantastic but rare like supercars, and we want to bring them to your attention before...
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  Ryobi campervan gear tested: happy campers
  While most people head off on a campervan holiday to escape technology, it is becoming an essential part of a good camping experience. In the past, a wind-up radio and...
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  The best applicator sponges
  After giving your car a good scrub down with the appropriate hardware, you’ll want to keep it as close to godliness for as long as possible with a decent polish...
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  The best portable fire pits for camping
  The use of disposable barbeques is very wasteful, and it’s not easy to trust anyone else or yourself to build a bonfire on the ground. Such is the strong case...
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  The best camping kettle for hot beverages on the road
  A camping kettle should be one of the first additions to your camping cookware collection. Who doesn’t want to enjoy a nice warm drink on holiday? We Brits will quite...
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  Touchless car washes: what is it and can I do it myself?
  Look at the average car on a sunny day and you’ll probably see that every painted panel is scarred with small scratches and swirls that contribute to a rather flat-looking...
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  Dash cam brand comparison: Nextbase and Vantrue
  There are two camps that make up the dash cam market and they are not determined by price. Rather, there are the dash cam manufacturers that develop and research their...
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  The best portable camping showers 2024
  Why are portable camping showers useful things to have while camping? You always remember to take your cooking equipment, but your hygiene is the other essential. If you’ve ever...
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  The best tents for weekend camping trips
  As the days get warmer and longer, the idea of escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life by heading to the country or seaside for a weekend break becomes...
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  The Best Inflatable Chairs for Camping
  Long have we been accustomed to the fold-out camping chairs, many metal poles held together by a bit of fabric with a cup holder, we’ve seen them the world over....
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  The best budget car wax 2024
  When you’ve just painstakingly washed a car, it makes sense to keep it looking clean for as long as possible with a budget car wax. In the car care process,...