EcoAir DD1 Simple Review: Damp Control for Cold Rooms
The EcoAir DD1 Simple keeps a cold, solid-walled bedroom between 40% and 60% humidity where a compressor dehumidifier did almost nothing. An owner’s verdict.
Gear Reviews
Honest gear reviews of emergency equipment, preparedness gear, and essential supplies
Silentnight Heat Genie Review: Warmth With No Plug Needed
The Silentnight Heat Genie is a self heating blanket that needs no plug, battery or boiler. Here’s how it works, where it earns its keep and who it suits.
Thetford Porta Potti 365 Review: The Emergency Toilet That Needs No Mains
The Thetford Porta Potti 365 is a self-contained emergency toilet that needs no mains, no power and no plumber. Here’s how it copes with floods and power cuts.
NOCO Boost GB40 Jump Starter: The One Piece of Kit That Pays for Itself the First Time Your Car Won’t Start
Traditional jump leads need a second car. The NOCO Boost GB40 starts a flat car battery on its own. One cold morning and it pays for itself — here’s whether it’s worth the price.
Gardena Rain Barrel Pump Review: The Upgrade Your Water Butt Actually Needs
Turns whatever you’ve collected in the water butt into real, usable pressure for the garden — no more decanting by watering can. Here’s our full verdict on the Gardena rain barrel pump.
VonHaus Submersible Water Pump Review: One Pump for the Garden and the Flood
The VonHaus submersible water pump clears a flooded cellar or garage when it matters, and moves water from the rain barrel the rest of the time. Here’s our full verdict.
Blucky Pressure Washer Review: The Bucket-Fed Answer to Hosepipe Bans
The Blucky pressure washer runs from a bucket instead of the mains, so a hosepipe ban doesn’t stop you cleaning the car or watering the garden. Here’s our full hands-on verdict.
FRONTLINE Spot On for Dogs Review: The Vet’s Choice for Flea and Tick Protection
FRONTLINE Spot On for Dogs is the vet-recommended fipronil treatment millions of UK dog owners trust. Here’s what it actually does, when you need it, and what to watch for.
FRONTLINE Spot On for Cats Review: The Vet’s Choice for Flea and Tick Protection
FRONTLINE Spot On for Cats is the vet-recommended fipronil treatment millions of UK cat owners trust. Here’s what it actually does, when you need it, and what to watch for.
Smidge Tick Removing Card Review: The Tick Tool That Actually Fits in Your Wallet
The Smidge Tick Removing Card is £5.75 and small enough to live in your wallet. 4.6 stars from 363 buyers. Here’s whether it’s worth carrying as backup.
Lifesystems Tick Tweezers Review: The Pocket-Sized Pick for a Field First Aid Kit
Lifesystems Tick Tweezers cost £2.86, weigh 18g, and are Duke of Edinburgh recommended kit — small enough to actually carry every day. 4.6 stars from 582 buyers. Here’s whether they’re worth it.
Tick Twister Review: The 3-Size Kit That Actually Gets the Whole Tick Out
Tick Twister costs £3.99 for three sizes that actually remove the whole tick — no squeezing, no leaving the head behind. 4.6 stars from 332 buyers. Here’s whether it’s worth it.
Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Review: The DEET Alternative That Won’t Melt Your Gear
Sawyer’s 20% picaridin spray lasts up to 12 hours against ticks and mosquitoes without damaging plastics or fabric like DEET does. 4.3 stars from 22,000+ buyers. Here’s whether it’s worth it.
Renogy N-Type 320W Monocrystalline Solar Panel 2-Pack Review: The Perfect Rigid Match for the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max
The Renogy N-Type 320W Monocrystalline Solar Panel 2-Pack is a rigid, permanently mounted option rated above the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max’s 500W input cap — because real-world UK sun never hits the spec sheet number. £319.99 for the pair.
Renogy 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase Review: EcoFlow Delta 2’s Official Pairing
The Renogy 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase matches EcoFlow’s own official two-panel setup for the Delta 2 — £219.99 each, wired in parallel to reach 440W. Here’s the full breakdown.
Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase Review: One Panel, No Wiring Decisions
The Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase lands exactly on the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2’s solar input ceiling — one panel, one connection, no series-versus-parallel wiring decision. Here’s the full breakdown.
Renogy 100W Portable Solar Panel Review: The Perfect Match for Small Power Stations
The Renogy 100W Portable Solar Panel is sized exactly for entry-level power stations like the Anker SOLIX C300 — £99.99, folds flat, kickstand included. Here’s whether it earns its place.
EcoFlow Delta 3 Max Review: 2kWh Backup Power That Charges in Under an Hour
EcoFlow’s Delta 3 Max holds 2,048Wh and charges to 80% in 51 minutes — double the capacity of standard 1kWh stations, at £999 (or £799 with the current Amazon voucher). Full UK review of the 3,200W X-Boost power station.
EcoFlow Delta 2 Review: The Expandable Home Backup Power Station
1024Wh LFP, 1800W AC, X-Boost runs standard UK kettles, and expandable to 3kWh with extra battery packs. The EcoFlow Delta 2 is the most capable unit in the power station cluster — and at £399, it’s exceptional value for whole-house backup power.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Review: The 1kWh Power Station That Runs a UK Household
1070Wh LiFePO4, 1500W pure sine wave, 1-hour fast charge. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 runs your fridge, CPAP machine, and kitchen through a power cut — silently, and without petrol. Here’s what it genuinely powers, and what it doesn’t.