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Free ice-cream, glowing skin and camping wins: Filter UK writers reveal the unexpected perks of product testing

Our testers reflect on a year of discoveries, from family game nights to fewer chores

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

I write hiking guides – this is trail-tested gear I genuinely recommend

Sian Lewis, travel journalist and author of Under the Stars, a new guide to the UK’s best campsites, reveals her 10 picks for the great outdoors

Evening Standard · Aug 21

I thought testing ice-cream makers would be fun – then came the milk-fuelled madness

After three dozen eggs, 30 lemons and a concerning amount of unplanned butter, our tester learned the hard way how to make the perfect ice-cream. Plus, how to buy a bike

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

‘I don’t think we’ve ever felt closer’: five writers on their most memorable family holidays

Rallying the kids can be chaotic and frustrating, but from Interrailing all the way to Turkey to Vespa rides in Naples, these trips brought families together

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7

From luxury duvets to sofa-ready PJs: 12 cosy updates you’re loving right now

Your January favourites – whether that’s hand cream or a bodysuit – say it all: you’re hibernating for winter

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2

I’m training for a half marathon in the winter – this is the running gear I’m wearing

From headtorches to fleece-lined leggings, pound the pavement with these cold weather essentials

The Independent UK · Jan 14

The big freeze: 21 winter essentials to get you through the cold snap

Storm Goretti is bringing an icy blast to the UK this week. Whether you’re hunkering down at home or braving a winter run, we’ve rounded up everything you need to keep cosy

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

The 17 best pubs with rooms in the UK for cosy autumn stays

Summer might be coming to a close, but with autumn around the corner, you can look forward to spending the night in a cosy pub with rooms for a stylish, foodie staycation in the UK

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

9 best walking poles for every adventure, trail-tested by our experts

I tackled tough terrain and steep climbs with walking poles for every trail and budget

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

"Light, breathable and highly packable" - our outdoor gear experts love the iconic Patagonia Nano Puff jacket and we've found it for over $70 off

The Nano Puff is one of Patagonia's most popular jackets for a reason, combining a comfortable fit with dependable wind-resistance

Advnture · Jul 28, 2025