TRIED AND TESTED

WHAT IS IT? Air Up reusable water bottle that gives flavour through smell, air-up.com, RRP £29,95

I WANT IT BECAUSE: It has a fancy little pod attachment that creates a scent that tricks your brain into thinking that you’re drinking juice.

USEFUL FOR: Keeping fussy kids hydrated and buying less singleuse plastics (which we should now all actively be aspiring to).

HIGH POINT: No sugar, chemicals or artificial sweetners or flavourings.

LOW POINT: The cost: at between £5.95 and £8.95 for a pack of three pods that make 15 litres of water (23 refills), they are incredibly expensive to replace.

WHAT IS IT? EDZ Men’s Merino Wool Base Layer Zip Neck Top. www.edz.co.uk RRP £59.95.

I WANT IT BECAUSE: At just 200g it’s incredibly light. Being natural fabric and with a zip it’s perfect for this time of year when the weather can be variable. It has a long back, which works really well.

USEFUL FOR: Walking, cycling, skiing, sailing, working outdoors.

HIGH POINT: It wicks moisture well and dries quickly. Machine washable, 100% merino wool means it’s warmer than synthetics in the winter, cooler in the summer. Reviewers speak of its long-term anti-odour properties. Thumb slits in wrists help keep cold air out. Generously sized,

LOW POINT: None