In-depth guides, expert tips, and buying advice to help you make the best purchasing decisions
Eighteen car boot organisers compared. The Fortem FRTM-TO-V3 is the pick for most boots, the Athlon Tools XXL bag is the compact alternative, the Oasser E6-DE hangs off the seats when the load floor is full, and the Oemassive folding organiser is the value choice.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-two multitools compared. The Victorinox Swiss Tool is the all-round pick, the Leatherman Wave Plus has the best blades and saw, the NexTool Flagship Pro adds full-size scissors, and the Bibury 18 in 1 is the budget choice.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-two bench vices compared. The Brockhaus Heuer 100120 is the forged steel pick for most home workshops, the Leinen Junior 125 is the professional-grade choice, and the Vevor 6 Bench Vise is the sensible saving.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Forty-eight buggies compared. The Joie Mytrax Pro is the settled everyday pick, the Joie Signature Parcel LX folds small, the Bugaboo Butterfly travels, the ABC Design Avus Air 2 works from birth and the Lionelo Annet Plus is the value choice.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Nineteen nutcrackers tested. The Rösle Nussknacker 12781 is the pick for most kitchens, and the Hofmeister Holzwaren beech screw model is the good-looking alternative that does the work for you.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Sixty-six men's running shirts compared. The Columbia Zero Rules Light SS Crew leads the short-sleeved field, the Brooks Dash 1/2 Zip 2.0 the long-sleeved one, and the Odlo Zeroweight Engineered Chill-Tec is the lightest here at 99 g.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Sixteen dog water bottles compared. The Gizzy stainless steel bottle is the pick for most people, the Emmi-Pet 2in1 is the lighter plastic alternative with a treat compartment, and the Milu 3in1 keeps the contents hot or cold.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Thirteen children's snowsuits compared. The Trollkids Kirkenes is the pick for most families, the Isbjorn of Sweden Penguin leads on water column and grows with the child, and the Tchibo Kinder-Schneeanzug is the most affordable recommendation.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-four reusable nappies compared. The Judes two-part system is the pick for most families, the Kniti gives the slimmest fit, the Lybbie is the easiest all-in-one and the Littles and Bloomz pocket nappies are the value choice.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Fifteen push sweepers compared. The Kärcher S4 Twin is the pick for most drives and yards, the Einhell TE-SW 18/610 does the sweeping for you, and the Kränzle Colly 800 clears large flat areas fastest.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Sixty trail cameras compared. The BlazeVideo A106W is the pick for most people, the GardePro E8 is the sharpest by day with app control, and the Braun Scouting Cam Black800 5K keeps the most detail after dark.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Nine ultra-short-throw projectors compared. The Epson EH-LS650 is the pick for most living rooms, the Leica Cine 1 100-inch is the luxury option with a real broadcast tuner, and the LG PU615U is the one you can carry.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Forty-six pepper mills compared. The Peugeot Madras Manuelle leads on grind precision and build, the Skeppshult is the cast-iron heavyweight, and the Gefu Lamola is the sensible saving.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-one yoghurt makers compared. The Rommelsbacher Jona JG80 is the pick for most kitchens, the TZS First Austria FA-5120-2 gives free temperature and time control, and the Clatronic JM3344 makes a litre on a single switch.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Ten electronic bite alarms compared on measured volume, afterglow duration, rod-rest width and LED visibility. The Anaconda Blaxx iP set leads, with the MK Angelsport Carbon set and the Bluetooth Balzer MK-BT as alternatives.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Fourteen potting composts compared over four weeks of growing. The Compo Sana Qualitätsblumenerde leads on nutrient content, the Seramis Leichte Blumenerde is the light peat-free choice, and the Rewe Beste Wahl is the value all-rounder.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Thirty-nine children’s music players compared. The Boxine Toniebox 2 is the pick for most families, the Tigermedia Tigerbox Touch Plus adds a touchscreen and the best sound, and the Galakto player works entirely offline.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-three pairs of strap-on ice grips compared. The Camp Ice Master Pro leads on hold and fit, the Nortec Nordic is the all-rounder, and the Kahtoola Microspikes Ghost is the pick for trail running.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Eighteen electric arc lighters compared. The Zippo Z7A18 is the pick for most people, the Zippo double-arc insert is the best windproof design, and the Rouclo is the value choice.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Thirty-one submersible pumps compared. The AL-KO SUB 13000 DS Premium is the pick for clear water, the Gardena 19500 Aquasensor moves the most water, and the Karcher SP 22.000 Dirt is the choice for muck.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Ten gravel shoes compared. The Scott Gravel Pro is the comfortable all-round pick, the Rockrider Gravel Race 900 Habu Fit System is the stiff-soled surprise, and the Northwave Extreme X is the endlessly adjustable racer.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-five wheel cleaners compared on how much scrubbing they leave behind. The Sonax Xtreme Wheel Cleaner Plus is the pick, with the Dr. Wack P21S High End Wheel Cleaner and the Nigrin Performance Turbo foam alongside it.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-one wool detergents compared. The Ulrich natürlich wool, silk and sheepskin detergent is the pick for jumpers and outer layers, Cleanatics cleans hardest, Ecover Zero covers lanolin-free base layers and the Frosch balm is the value choice.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-two running vests compared. The Rab Veil 12 L is the pick for most runners, the Salomon Adv Skin 12 suits long distances, the Camelbak Apex Pro 12 L handles demanding terrain and the Zeitgeist Outdoor Ultrafit 4 is the value option.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026