Reviews

Quick, honest notes on things I've bought and use. Click a card for my full review.

My favourite Films & TV Shows.

☆☆☆☆☆ · My top 5 Films and TV Shows. Not a review of them, just them in order and some of my thoughts about them
Reviewed 25 Jan 2026

Just my favourites.

Topdon TC001 Thermal Imaging Camera

★★★★★ · Topdon TC001 thermal camera review: a great tinkerer’s tool for finding heat leaks and faults — what it’s like to use day-to-day.
Reviewed 6 Dec 2025

It can see in the dark

Ugreen Finetrack G - Reviewed From A Family Perspective.

★★★★★ · Ugreen FineTrack G review from a family perspective: works better than Tile, integrates nicely with Android, and is far less hassle.
Reviewed 21 Nov 2025

Miles better than a Tile

Rezi Max Safety Knife - What is its flaw?

★★★★★ · Rezi Max Safety Knife review: clever active-protection design with a big safety benefit — and the one flaw you need to understand.
Reviewed 9 Nov 2025

The worlds safest active protection safety knife

Clockwork uConsole

★★★★★ · Clockwork uConsole review: a beautifully nerdy portable computer — my build (CM5 + RF board), what works, and what takes patience.
Reviewed 20 Sep 2025

If you build it, you will enjoy it

Tomshoo Titanium Twig Stove - Should You Buy One?

★★★★★ · Tomshoo titanium twig stove review: lightweight, well-finished and fun to use — plus the limitations of twig stoves in real conditions.
Reviewed 14 Sep 2025

Lightweight with splendid first use bluing

Olight Seeker 4 Pro - Honest, Long Term Review

★★★★★ · Olight Seeker 4 Pro long-term review: a proper handheld sun — output, heat, runtime and why it’s not for everyone.
Reviewed 1 Sep 2025

A handheld sun

Wuben X4 - Tested, Reviewed and Rated.

★★★★★ · Wuben X4 review: compact pocket torch with USB-C charging — brightness, usability, and whether it earns a place in an EDC rotation.
Reviewed 24 Aug 2025

Wuben X4 USB C Rechargable

Leatherman Skeletool CX - Lightweight Green MultiTool

★★★★☆ · Leatherman Skeletool CX review: a lightweight, pocketable multitool with the essentials — what it does well and what it doesn’t.
Reviewed 17 Aug 2025

Small, Lightweight Multitool

Amazon Kindle - Honest, Long Term Review

★★★★☆ · Amazon Kindle long-term review: lightweight, backlit and easy on the eyes — what it’s like to live with, and who it suits.
Reviewed 2 Aug 2025

Digital reader. Backlit. Lightweight.

Victorinox Pioneer Alox - The Best Alox by Far

★★★★★ · Victorinox Pioneer Alox review: a tough, simple SAK with great tools and no fluff — why it’s my favourite Alox model.
Reviewed 24 Jul 2025

Posh pocket knife, sharp out of the box.

Clockwork PicoCalc - Should You Buy One?

★★★★★ · Clockwork PicoCalc review: a Pi Pico powered retro handheld — charming, hackable, and surprisingly useful if you like tinkering.
Reviewed 20 Jul 2025

Basic Powered Retro Handheld

Tile Tracker Pro - Tested From a Family Perspective

★★☆☆☆ · Tile Tracker Pro review from a family perspective — nice hardware, but reliability and range are only OK compared to newer options
Reviewed 15 Jul 2025

Form follows function. Looks great, works OK(ish)

My selection of USB chargers

☆☆☆☆☆ · My USB charger picks: what I actually use at home, in the car, and in the bag — including what to avoid and why.
Reviewed 12 Jul 2025

A charger for every occasion

Three Peaks Roll top 22L

★★★★★ · Three Peaks Roll Top 22L review: waterproof roll-top daypack that works as a discreet carry-on — comfort, capacity, and real use notes.
Reviewed 28 Jun 2025

Waterproof. Carry on. Discreet

Pixel Buds Pro 2 - Tested With a Pixel 9 Pro

★★★★★ · Pixel Buds Pro 2 review tested with a Pixel 9 Pro: comfort, ANC, call quality and battery life — plus the bits that annoy me.
Reviewed 15 Jun 2025

Big sound, tiny buds

Olight Arkfield - A Posh Torch with UV & a Laser

★★★★★ · Olight Arkfield review: slim EDC torch with UV and a laser pointer, simple UI, magnetic charging, and a few real-world quirks.
Reviewed 7 Jun 2025

Slim EDC with simple UI and magnet charging.

Some Torches

☆☆☆☆☆ · A candid look at my torch collection: what gets used, what doesn’t, and the features that matter for real everyday carry.
Reviewed 4 Jun 2025

Probably more of a confession than a review

ReMarkable 2 - Honest, Long Term Review

★★★★★ · ReMarkable 2 long-term review: brilliant for focused note-taking and reading, with a few compromises you should know before buying.
Reviewed 10 May 2025

Distraction free digital notepad

Xtar VC4SL Charger - Tested with AA, 18650 & 21700 Cells.

★★★★★ · XTAR VC4SL review tested with AA, 18650 and 21700 cells: easy to use, solid build, and a great all-round charger for the bench.
Reviewed 25 Apr 2025

If its a battery this will probably charge it

Favourite Power Banks

☆☆☆☆☆ · Favourite power banks I actually use: capacity, charging speed, pocketability, and which ones I trust for travel and daily carry.
Reviewed 17 Apr 2025

A power bank for every occasion