Kit reviews from Britain’s most experienced gear-testing team. Here, Steph Wetherell and Chris Townsend focus on two innovative new outdoor products

Casting instructor Brian Pask beach tests two new high-performance rods from Daiwa’s Saltist surfcasting range

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Supported by Nikwax, The Long ReView celebrates looking after the places we love and the kit that helps us get there. Each month, we’ll focus on a product that has stood the test of time, why it endures and how to care for it. This month, it’s Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace and an all-time favourite rucksack

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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