Recent Reviews
Didn't get lost in France - Timex Adventure Tech Digital Compass Watch
I bought this Timex Digital Compass Watch to help me drive around France on a recent road trip over the Easter break. The face was large and clear and I found the digital compass to be very accurate, even when on the move in the car. And used on a walk around the countryside, with the guidance of a map, meant that I didn't get lost. Overall I thought that this was a great gadget that will get plenty of use on my travels. Reviewed by Steve, London.
Sahara Raider Bag
My friend has a Sahara Raider Bag, and when I saw it I had to get myself one. It is big enough, yet compact, with lots of pockets. A small external pocket for eg passport would be useful. Reviewed by Andrew, Devon.
Great Product - World Challenge Health and Hygiene Kit
The World Challenge Health and Hygiene Kit is a great Product, Everything that is needed for my trip this summer. Reviewed by Matt, Watford.
Aquapac camera case
The Aquapac Camera Case is an excellent product - it does exactly what it claims. I used it almost every day for two weeks in the Red Sea and obtained excellent photos - Reviewed by Adrian, Surrey.
Vango Sigma 200 Tent - Small but sturdy
The Sigma 200 Tent is a good sturdy compact tent that's perfect for hiking trips. It's not brilliantly well-made and ventilation could be better but it stood up well to a week long hiking expedition in West Africa. Reviewed by Ellie, Oxfordshire.
Little essentials - Universal Bath Plug
Can't go wrong with this Universal Bath Plug. Reviewed by Gary, Oxfordshire.
Bugproof Kit
Excellent value for money, especially in the bundle offer. by L.T from Wigston
It never lets you down
I had an old fashioned and heavy travel plug which still did not work everywhere. I will now never leave home without the Power Traveller, simply great. By Ursula from Watchet
Security
This fulfils all my requirements in a tidy, compact package. by Gary from Abingdon
Packing made easy
I love these cubes. I bought two of the big sized ones (full cube), and two medium ones (half cube). Together, all four fit perfectly into my suitcase. I can keep clothing separated from electrical cords (so many when you are travelling!), and it just makes the whole packing experience so much easier. By Belinda from Edinburgh
Brilliant piece of kit.
What a fantastic product. Can be used as a day sack (there are hidden straps), or as a shoulder bag. This is certainly the item to buy. Have been using it around town and it looks really cool! Can't wait to use it on my travels. There is space for my journal, water bottle and all those other things that no respecting traveller would be without. Brilliant. by Jo from Dingwall
Everything but the bathroom sink
I was delighted with this handy, lightweight and compact product. It has several clear plastic compartments for storing all my toiletries and make-up in one, easy to see, place. No more searching to the bottom of my rucksack for my toothbrush, it keeps even me in a tidy and ordered manner!!! By Gail from Creswell, Nr Worksop
A must have
This is so easy and discreet to use, and is very effective. My worry was that it would leak or dribble but it doesn't! No more hovering over horrid toilets or exposing your backside to the world. I've even bought one for a friend who at first was a little taken aback and then really pleased. An excellent product that’s easy to carry around for that "nasty toilet" or no toilet scenario. By Pamela from Taunton
EXCELLENT PRODUCT
This 100% watertight camera case does exactly what it states on the description. It keeps out water, sand etc, and you can still take good quality photos through the bag. By Beverly from Abercarn
A classic piece of kit
The North Face Base Camp Messenger Bag: It’s easy to be more than a bit suspicious about a product description which sings the praises of the latest product. This bag however is quite simply the best casual sack I've ever used. The same construction as their world-beating holdalls, it is of the highest quality. Good size, perfect for the city or the mountains. Durable isn’t the word: it's unbreakable! £50 I hear you say... a bit steep for a messenger bag?? Maybe - but with timeless styling and near-bombproof construction, I reckon I will still be using mine in 5 years time! Note to The North Face: Please make a daysack like this!! By Craig from Dundee
Handy little travel lock
This lock came in handy for securing my rucksack in a bus to the seat (or overhead shelf - I heard of lots of bags that went missing from there) and also in hostels where they provided lockers but no locks. The only criticism is that the number pads often got 'stuck' and it took me ages to unlock it. The trick is to push the metal bit in as much as you can before turning the number pad, if that makes sense! By Eeva from London
What a cool bag
This is just such a cool bag. Superbly made from heavy weight canvas, big enough for wallet / phone /bits and bobs.....I love it. My wife calls it my man bag.....lol.....it's just cool! By Ian from Leominster
Rwandan Gorilla trek
Excellent trousers, great protection for jungle trek in Parc des Volcans, NW Rwanda, through bamboo forests, mud and giant stinging nettles to see rare mountain gorillas. Comfortable in hot conditions doing hard physical work to build a new facility for a rural primary school. By Graham from Elgin
The must have bag
II bought this bag to travel with in Egypt and I can honestly say that I would've been lost without it. It's versatile, comfortable and is big enough to carry everything you need but small enough to be comfortable. It looks great too! By Deborah from Leicester
Light and waterproof
Reasonably waterproof, lightweight and good looking at a great price -- an ideal travel shoe. By Stephen from Birmingham
Sleeping bag liner
These bags come in a range of colours which helped with encouraging my nine year old daughter to 'go with it' when I was ordering these. The flap for inserting a pillow (I guess) is pretty ineffectual, never used and not likely to be. The liners pack up well and simply get packed away in the hood of each down bag when stuffing into sacs. As is usual with this type of product, too much tossing and turning in the night meant that they could become twisted around the body, as my daughter puts it "you don't know where they are". Certainly though, with frost on the ground and plummeting night time temperatures, these liners did add a degree of cosiness to the night time slumber! By Julian from Sittingbourne
Great little jacket
This is a fantastic lightweight, non bulky, warm jacket which is cut nicely for women. My favourite buy of the year! By Lorraine from Stamford
Good Product
Received the shoes very quickly and in perfect condition. Worth the price I paid and wonderful quality. By Sarah from London
Deet spray
Great product which works. By jens from Denmark
Good Value Comfortable Walking Shoes
The shoes I ordered where unavailable so I was sent an alternative one. I wore these shoes all the time walking whilst in Australia for two months and they were perfect. By Patricia from Alton
Bugproof Bug Kit
I used both products (on the skin and on the clothes bug sprays) and I cannot remember receiving one insect bite on my recent trip to Madagascar. Since I was trekking through rainforests, it was prime insect territory. By Julia from Quatar
Hammock
Hammock is very small and perfect to travel with, used it on the beach all the time and good material which dries quickly. Only disadvantage is that you will need some sort of rope to be able to get it up and it's not specified when you buy it. By Caroline from Mellieha
Drinking magic...
This product is indispensible if travelling in countries with less than perfect hygiene or water supplies. Whenever we have had stomach trouble, the rehydration powder has always made sure we were not left weak and exhausted, and so we have been able to continue our trips with as little inconvenience as possible. Recommended! By Birgitte from Denmark
One for the ladies too!
I've just completed a half marathon walk in a pair of these and cannot rate them more highly as a good general walking shoe that'll go the distance. I have quite wide feet so find the women's Merrells a little too narrow for my feet. The men's version of this shoe was perfect! By Alida from Frome
The new Lonely Planet city (Encounter) books are much better
The new smaller compact size in this encounter guide made it very handy. The amount of info and recommendations was just right for my 4 days stop over on the way to Australia. By M.Burton (Coventry)
The Berghaus Park It & Me - Inseperable this winter!
What a Jacket! I have had the Park-It for a month now and I can tell it's going to be my best friend this winter. The quality and finish is great, the fabric is a good weight and provides plenty of warmth without feeling like the michellin man. On the down side, I did have to exchange my original order of Medium for a Small (the sizing is very generous as I swam around inside my normal medium size) but Nomad were great in helping. A slightly expensive jacket but the quality ensures the price ticket is worth it. Bring on the rest of winter now, I'm ready! By J. Finster - London
Berghaus 24/7 - but more like 9hrs & 5 days
I definitely don't use this 24/7 (that would just be silly sleeping with it on) but I do use it to take to work so it's actually closer to 9/5. Large enough to fit my files, lunch and a book to read. It doesn't scream "backpacker" either with it's smart looks. The Mp3 player pouch is also a nice touch as I don't need to keep it in my pocket. By E.McGuire (Liverpool)
The Berghaus Park-It is well worth the money
A little pricey but worth every penny. It feels like summer inside the Berghaus Park-It coat. Who needs The North Face when Berghaus are this Awesome! By M. Dawes (Sheffield)
These Merrell shoes were made for walking...
The Chameleon Wrap feel like a cross between a trail runner and a pair of trainers. Very comfy and the "bumper" on the front made my toes feel and BE very protected. The goretex lining kept my feet dry without getting too hot as the rain and puddles couldn't and didn't penetrate the outer skin. The sole is Merrell's Vibram Chameleon Sport Sole and this provided good grip on most outdoor terrain, but wasn't so great in the city. A few times on slided on wet tiles and metal drain covers. Other than that, these shoes were definitely made for walking and thats just what I'll do! By M. Hannant (London)