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It’s easy to get downhearted during these long weeks in the dead of winter, but all sorts of little treats can pop up to help us through. A wet day only six hours long doesn’t have a lot to offer to t

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Over the last six months, four of our team have had the latest smartwatches on an extensive ‘soak test’. This is not our usual comparative review by a single reviewer (or a pair), but an in-depth look into the latest in wrist-worn technology specifically designed for outdoor use