TRAVEL & OUTDOORS
Whether you’re off for a holiday or just hitting the running trail, get the most from your trips with these amazing tech buys
Entry- level DSLR
Canon EOS 800D
Make no mistake: the EOS 800D’s tech, trickled down from higher models in the line, is remarkable. It offers up 45-point autofocus, a touch-sensitive screen and awesome image quality.
£659, canon.com
Mirrorless camera
Sony a9
It’s so expensive, but it earns every penny by packing an incredible 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor, with 20fps shooting while tracking autofocus the whole way. It’s a technical and imaging marvel. £4,299, sony.co.uk
Action camera
GoPro HERO 6 Blac k
The most advanced action camera on the planet can shoot stunning 4K video at 60fps, with advanced stabilisation making footage super-smooth and realistic. It’s also waterproof to 10m without a case. £399, gopro.com
Running watch
Garmin Forerunner 645 Music Garmin is the king of sports watches. Fast GPS and oodles of useful data (especially with a connected Garmin chest strap), plus music storage and playback to Bluetooth headphones, make this a winner.
£399, garmin.com
Battery pack
Anker PowerCore 20000 Being away from a power socket doesn’t mean you’re away from power. Anker’s battery pack can charge an iPhone 7 seven times, determine the best way to charge your devices, and weighs only 350g. £29, anker.com/uk
Back- up phone
Nokia 3310 The 3310 will win no awards for its tech, that’s true. But for a bargain price like this, with a battery that goes on and on, it’s the perfect second phone to chuck in a bag when you’re hitting the great outdoors. £49, nokia.com
Full- frame DSLR
NIKON D850
This 45.7-megapixel camera takes full advantage of its big full-frame sensor to produce truly astounding images. On top of that, it’s packed with great features, and is easy to handle. Pretty much perfect. £3,499, nikon.com
Compact camera
Sony RX100 V
Speed runs in the Sony family, and if you’re pointing and shooting, you want your pocket camera to perform. The RX100 V really does, with 4K video, 0.05 second autofocus and a Bionz X processor. £749, sony.co.uk
Camera drone
DJI Mavic Air Enjoy pro-level aerial photos and video, regardless of your skill level. A three-axis gimbal keeps the Mavic Air’s 4K camera stable, with a range of auto flight and tracking modes delivering brilliant results. £769, dji.com
Waterproof portable speaker
UE Wonderboom As at home on the beach or floating in the pool than it would be in your kitchen, the UE Wonderboom generates a 360-degree sound from its tiny IPX7-rated shell. Up to ten hours of battery life is great, too. £79, ultimateears.com
Charging cable
STK Binary 3 There’s no universal charging port on modern gadgets, but there is a universal cable – this has adapters for compatibility with micro-USB, USB-C and Lightning, with brilliant braiding so it won’t fray. £30, stklife.com
Universal charger
Mu Worldwide Traveller Duo Two ports for a pair of devices that can charge at once, a range of foldable plug pin connectors for different countries, and the thinnest design we’ve seen for a USB wall charger. £34, themu.co.uk