No-Nonsense Gear Reviews: Real talk about water sports, beach and outdoor equipment

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The 10 Best Beach Chairs 2025

Spent your whole day at work looking for beach chairs and still can’t decide? Our review of the Top Ten Beach Chairs of 2025 will help you finish procrastinating sooner.

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Helinox Savanna Chair Review

The Helinox Savanna is an exceptional ultralight chair perfect for those seeking super portability. Read more in our review.

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Top 5 Best Backpacking Tents 2025

Lightweight. Waterproof. Comfortable. Easy to set up. Our top five backpacking tents tick all the boxes — read on for our pick of the best backpacking tents for Italian conditions.

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MSR Access 2 Review

The MSR Access 2 is weather resistant and has large vestibules but its packed size is not great for price. Overall, it’s an excellent, versatile 4-season tent.

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Marmot Tungsten Review

The Marmot Tungsten has a large living space but it’s weight is quite considerable, as is its size. It’s better suited for short trips & camping.

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Kelty Wireless 2 Tent

The Kelty Wireless 2 is a comfortable tent that feels spacious inside and that’s also made with durable materials. It is, however, heavy and due to the fly, it collects condensation quickly. Overall, it’s a great tent, giving reasonable comfort for two on multi-day trips, especially for the price.

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MSR Elixir 2 Tent Review

The MSR Elixir 2 has a high-quality construction and considered features, but its weight and size are its downfall. It’s a versatile choice, prioritizing comfort over lightweight.

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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL-2 Review

The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL-2 is light and has good accessories, but it’s an asymmetrical tent. It’s a quality 3-season tent that’s well priced.

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Top 5 Best Picnic Blankets 2025

Picnic blankets are a make or break for any picnic. Check out our top five picks for best picnic blanket 2025 and you’ll be enjoying an outdoors lunch in no time.

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Aquaglide McKenzie 105 Review

The Aquaglide McKenzie 105 is a thoughtful, versatile and durable inflatable kayak. Read our review to find out what our experience with it was like.

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Aquaglide Navarro 110 Review

The Aquaglide Navarro shines as an enclosed option perfect for colder conditions or day-tripping in comfort. Find out how we got on with it.

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Intex Excursion Pro K1 Review

The Intex Excursion Pro K1 is a versatile kayak at an accessible price, and the only fishing-enabled kayak to make our Top Ten list.

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Driftsun Rover 120 Review

The Driftsun Rover 120 is perfectly designed to handle fierce whitewater. We took it out on both calm and whitewater to give you our verdict.

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Connelly Nautic 9.5 Kayak

The Connelly Nautic 9.5 is lightweight and easy to carry, has a quick setup and pack-down time and is stable for beginners. It’s cockpit is too small for many adults, though, it doesn’t track well in open water and its fabric stays wet too long. It’s a good choice for casual paddlers who want a simple, portable kayak but not ideal for taller people or those who want better performance.

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Advanced Elements Lagoon 1 Review

The Lagoon 1 is a shorter, more packable offering from Advanced Elements in their typical style, but suffers from many of the drawbacks in the rest of their range without the redemption of excellent in-water performance.

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Aqua Marina Laxo 285 Review

The Aqua Marina Laxo 285 benefits from its V-shaped hull and is able to maintain decent straight-line tracking. Read about how it sets up and packs down and how it is to paddle in our in-depth first-hand review.

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Intex Challenger K1 Review

The Intex Challenger K1 is a spongy little pocket rocket at a very accessible price point. We take you through our experience of it.

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