I’ve been testing one of its sand-free towels for the last six months and can confirm it’s quite unlike any other towel I’ve tried. My Bora Bora version has contrasting prints, a black-and-white geometric pattern on one side and cheerful blue stripes on the other.

It wasn’t quite as lightweight as I originally expected, but in new condition it was around two thirds of the weight of my normal very-well-worn beach towel that’s been through the washing machine dozens of times over the years.

The Teselate towel is certainly heavier than other lightweight microfibre towels I’ve tested but it’s also much better at absorbing water. It works like an ordinary towel in this respect, rather than needing to dab rather ineffectively at your wet skin, as seems to happen with other ultra-lightweight towels. 

Drying time for the towel itself is also significantly shorter than for a standard cotton beach towel, which is definitely an advantage on the campsite.

It’s big and sturdy enough to use as a beach mat, when the fact that it’s remarkably smooth means the sand really doesn’t stick.

The Bora Bora is now a standard part of my caravan and motorhome testing kit so is expected to look good when modelling in a tourer’s washroom as well as doing its normal drying job. This means it gets grubby pretty quickly and I’m please to say it still looks as new even after a camping-seasons-worth of washes.

The fact that it has a contrasting pattern on each side is brilliant for matching different caravan and motorhome washrooms, though I guess this isn’t a feature everyone will need.

I’m also impressed by the quality of the print. In the past I’ve had printed products that lose their definition after a while but this hasn’t happened with the Tesalate towel at all yet.
 

Then this monopod could be for you.

Although a tripod gives a great stable base for your camera, especially if you enjoy shooting video, sometimes it’s just a little too big to carry. I’ve found this Manfrotto monopod is the perfect compromise for carrying around a caravan show, for example, or on a walk from a campsite. It folds up like a collapsible walking pole and there’s a comfortable shaped grip at the top, along with a carrying strap, to make things even easier.

The whole thing weighs around 1kg and measures just over 50cm when folded, but at full height it reaches 1.53m.

Once you’ve come to the perfect video location you simply unclip as many sections of the leg as you need and unfold the three stabilising feet. It then provides just enough extra stability to give a decent image.

The monopod also boasts Manfrotto’s clever FLUIDTECH base. This isn’t a full fluid-filled unit, as you might find on a heavy video tripod, but it performs a similar function in a lighter form. If you pull up the locking ring the monopod leg will move in any direction on its base, allowing you to get panning shots. It’s very easy to use so shouldn’t slow you down if you’re trying to capture the perfect moment.

My camera has a 1/4in screw fitting so I was a little concerned when I could only see a 3/8in screw on top of the monopod. I needn’t have worried, however, because the larger fitting pushes down to reveal the smaller thread when it’s needed. It can also take up to 6kg, so should suit most portable camera kit.

I hadn’t considered using a monopod before but the Club’s Senior Multimedia Executive Matt Smith suggested it could be useful. This one has now become an essential part of my camping photographic kit.
 

perfect for those who need to keep up to date with their box sets whilst away.

Cello says that at just 2.4kg, this is the lightest smart television in the world.
It’ll run off either a standard 230V socket or a 12V cable and can be attached to a pre-existing wall-mounted bracket or be free-standing when used with the mount supplied.

With built-in wifi and a satellite tuner, you’ll not only be able to pick up the free-to-air channels, but you can also download apps such as Netflix and YouTube to watch your favourite streamed shows too.

We found the on-screen interface very user-friendly and the picture quality, contrast and brightness were exceptionally good considering the price of the TV.

Two HDMI inputs and a USB 2.0 port mean plugging in external devices such as a games console is also a breeze.

One thing we struggled with however, was the remote control. We found the buttons either too sensitive or not sensitive enough to our inputs. When typing in wifi details using the remote, it frequently replicated characters or moved the cursor in different directions. This was a problem we could find no solution to, since to use these web functions the only way to enter information is to use the remote. We could only persevere and eventually managed to persuade the TV to accept our details. But it was a fairly fundamental issue with an otherwise decent product, and tainted the set-up experience for us.

Be aware as well that you will need to supply your own aerial cable, as the TV doesn’t come with one supplied.

While we were very impressed with the Cello Smart Traveller TV, can vouch for how exceptionally lightweight it is and can’t really fault it at this price, the difficulties with the remote were a big cause of frustration in getting the TV set up.

 

The compact range include the Power-Glow MINI, pictured here, which offers 100 lumens and also features a built-in powerbank to help keep your devices charged. A Power-Glow Plus is also available, which offers 450 lumens.

Light modes include different levels of white light brightness, a red light and a flashing red SOS light. The MINI offers up to 60 hours of battery life and the Plus offers up to 77. There’s also a medium size, offering 72 hours. They might seem expensive, but the build quality reflects the price, plus you get accessories such as a lanyard and storage bag. Members can get 25 per cent off the prices below for a limited time.

We’ve found them to be extremely robust and very reliable when charging devices, providing a good rate of power even when being used for lighting at the same time. The output is bright, more than enough for use on the campsite, even from the smallest of the three. We think they make a great accessory to have on the campsite.

For more information visit the Foxx Project website. See more about Foxx Power-Glow LED lights in your April print issue on page 128.

Its popularity is thanks no doubt to its range of fun tee-shirts, casual weekend-style clothing and its ever-popular, easy to wear Macaroni sweatshirt range.

The company created its famous Macaroni Fabric – named for its likeness to the Italian pasta – some 25 years ago after coming across a number of neglected knitting machines in a Turkish factory. The unique, slow-spun, triple twisted fabric combining cotton, polyester and viscose is the basis for the popular Macaroni range of sweatshirts, including the ladies Geranium 1/4 zip top.

It's eay to see why the Geranium is the company's most iconic women's sweatshirt. The pull-on, casual styling is perfect to wear about camp. Warm and cosy, heavy-weight without the bulk the Geranium is a welcome mid-layer on colder days out and about.

Nice touches include a drawstring neck to ensure a snug fit and keet out drafts, two side lined pockets, bound side vents and drop-tail hem. And, of course, there's a leather weird Fish badge on the hem and metal Werid Fish zip pull.

Wash after wash, these sweatshirts retain their shape, they don’t pill and never need ironing, making them an ideal addition to your rucksack.

So, what does the future hold for Weird Fish? It's good news. The company is looking to further develope the Macaroni range with the production its first Green Organic Carbon Neutral Macaroni. We can't wait.