No-Nonsense Gear Reviews: Real talk about water sports, beach and outdoor equipment
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.
Helinox Savanna Chair Review
The Helinox Savanna is an exceptional ultralight chair perfect for those seeking super portability. Read more in our review.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Itiwit X500 One Person Review
The Itiwit X500 is a sophisticated piece of engineering at a very reasonable price point. Read about our experience with it.
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.
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.
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.
Advanced Elements PackLite Review
If weight is your primary concern, you can’t go any further than the Advanced Elements PackLite, which weighs in at an astonishing 4lbs.
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.
Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Ultralite Review
Advanced Elements’ AdvancedFrame Ultralight is a revolutionary meeting point of rigid-framed inflatable with ultra light weight at a reasonable price.
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.
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.
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.