Damian

Writer, Photographer & Product Reviewer Extraordinaire!

Product Review – Kettle BBQ Pizza Oven

Mrs Turner has a reputation for being fussy when it comes to food, so when I dig out the BBQ she often sulks and says, ‘We can’t cook pizzas on a BBQ!’  With pizza being a staple diet in the Turner household, I had to find a solution. So, after a quick Google search I found The KettlePizza, and now ...

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Long Term product Review – Contigo Travel Mug

After four years of hard labour you would expect some products to die and go to the great landfill site in the sky, but not my Contigo ‘West Loop’ travel mug, no chance, it’s made of hardier stuff than that! The ‘West Loop’ is BPA free and has a revolutionary patented Autoseal push ‘n’ sip lid system, which makes them ...

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Long Term Product Review – Heatshot

                      Heatshot is a neat device that can clear a frozen windscreen within 90 seconds and is, without a doubt, the best accessory that I’ve fitted to any vehicle, period. How it works is quite simple, washer fluid is drawn from your vehicles washer bottle in the normal way, it’s ...

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Long Term Product Review – Otterbox Defender (iPad)

          I’ve been sent numerous iPad cases over the years, and whilst some have been relegated to the car boot pile almost immediately, others, like Otterbox’s Defender have been in constant use. When I initially assembled it, my first thought was that it’s quite a hefty and bulky piece of equipment, but then I thought that’s ...

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Long Term Product Review – Tilley Outback Hat

At only 4 years old I wasn’t sure whether I should include my Tilley Outback hat in the ‘long term’ section because it still looks like new. But, I’ve used it almost everyday during the last 3 summers to protect my head from low branches, UV and hail stone. At Tilley, they build their hats to survive, it’s survived being ...

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Product Review – Eskeez Thermal Base Layers

Over the years I’ve reviewed hundreds of products and only a few are good enough that I still use on a regular basis today, and Eskeez Thermal base layers are on on that list of premier products. Having used both their zip neck top and long johns almost everyday this winter I can’t help but agree with their marketing blurb.  ...

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Lifeproof Phone case – Update

It’s inevitable, things wear out, it’s all part of life, and after nearly 4 years of constant heavy use, I reckon I’ve had a good innings from my Lifeproof iPhone 4s case. I’ll admit, initially I wasn’t convinced of the Lifeproof’s ruggedness due to it being only 1.3mm thicker that the phone itself, especially compared to the Otterbox Defender that ...

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Eau De Bentley?!

If smelling good is your thing, the launch of the new Infinite fragrance from Bentley could be just up your street.  According to their press release, Infinite is modern, alluring and embodies a desire for genuine freedom and individuality and will appeal to those who are on a journey of self-discovery and want to make this a sensory and spontaneous ...

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Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, 2014

With over 1,700 classic cars, 300 motorcycles and the ever popular auto jumble and the Live Stage, this years Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC was as good as they get, and to me at least seemed much busier than previous years.  I’m not sure if this is down to the increasing number TV shows featuring classic vehicles, ...

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Product Review – Pentax K-50

Don’t let the colour fool you into thinking the Pentax K-50 isn’t a serious camera, it’s very serious and shouldn’t be overlooked, especially if you’re looking for a rugged, weather resistant, 16.3-megapixel camera. The K50 is an upper entry-level DSLR that was introduced back in 2013 as a replacement for the K30.  It has a top ISO of 51200 which ...

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