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WHAT IS IT:

16oz Canteen. www.root7.com/corkcicle-canteen By Corkcicle. RRP £17.99.

I WANT IT BECAUSE: Its tripleinsulated and vacuum-sealed so it keeps drinks hot for 12 hours and cold for 25 hours. Its extra-wide neck means you can fit in ice cubes. USEFUL FOR: It’s stainless steel, but BPA and lead free. It also has a non-slip bottom and easy-to-grip sides. HIGH POINT:

The matt black one is as cool as a water bottle gets.

LOW POINT: It’s a wee bit heavy – in fact, with water in it’s 850g, which is roughly two copies of Scottish Field. WHAT IS IT:

Swazi Tahr Anorak. www.swazi.co.nz £240 (+P&P)

I WANT IT BECAUSE: It’s cult clothing from New Zealand so virtually no-one I know has one. Oh, and because it’s made from threelayer Aegis fabric it’s remarkably durable, soft, warm and waterproof. USEFUL FOR:

Stalking in filthy days. The soft fabric is very quiet.

HIGH POINT: Details like a draw string to keep warmth at the waist, adjustable hood with wire surround, and a long back to keep your bum dry. Its design means it moves with your body, making crawling easier. LOW POINT:

It’s quite light so stands out in summer.

A line-up of 10 of the best nature and landscape photographers has been announced for this year’s Scottish Nature Photography Festival, which returns to the Battleby Centre just outside Perth on 10-11 September. The opening day features an array of cutting-edge images and inspirational stories from Chris Gomersall, Jamie Hall, Colin Prior, Richard Shucksmith, Neil Aldridge and Netherlands-based Theo Bosboom. Sunday’s speakers are Alex Hyde, Bosboom, Paul Hobson, Gomersall, Alex Mustard and Laurie Campbell, while there are workshops running both afternoons. For tickets and further information see www.snpf.co.uk

The best of Scottish nature photography

The UK’s leading wildlife charity for the conservation of amphibians and reptiles, Froglife, has moved to Stirling University. The charity is urging Scots, particularly hill walkers, to participate in species recording during their walks to increase records in remote areas. Anyone can take part in data collection by downloading Froglife’s free Dragon Finder app, which allows users to report a sighting. www.froglife.org

It’s a frog’s life for me