expert SHOrtLISt
Essential gadgets
for festivals
Michael Brook, editor
of tech magazine T3
and T3.com
Loc8tor Lite,
£45
“if you are
going to take
pricey kit to a
festival, then
make sure
you have
a sporting
chance of
finding it should
it disappear. Loc8tor Lite
uses sensors attached to your
valuables to guide you to them.”
Energizer LED Advanced
Headlight, £17
“Finding your tent in a field of
identical nylon structures after
a few drinks is not easy. But four
LEDS here help light your way.”
Waterproof iPod speakers, £60
“it’s a fair bet that the heavens
will open this summer, so if
you’re planning a tent rave, you
better make sure your system
can take a tidal wave or two.”
Powermonkey portable
charger, £30
“charge the Powermonkey via
the mains and the rechargeable
juice will take care of all your
battery needs, whether it’s
camera, phone or mP3 player.”
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Guitars for those
about to rock
Mick Taylor, editor
of music magazine
Guitarist
Fender Custom Shop ’60 Stratocaster Relic, £2,249
“this is a brand-new guitar, although Fender ‘ages’ them to
look old. this is because Fifties and Sixties Strats are now
among the most desirable electric guitars ever made.”
Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard, £3,299
“An original Sunburst 1959 Les Paul is the guitar
Spinal tap’s Nigel tufnel described as ‘top of the heap’;
this is Gibson’s highly-coveted period-correct reissue.”
PRS 513, £2,950 “Paul reed Smith guitars came to
prominence in the mid-1980s by mixing Gibson and
Fender features. the 513 merges a mahogany body with
a maple cap and a patented five-pickup arrangement.”
Sports watches to help you train Chris Nichols, equipment
buyer at outdoor specialist
Snowandrock.com
Suunto Vector,
£140
“with its big
display,
compass
leveller and
easy control
buttons, the
Vector is easy
to use, even
in the harshest
conditions. it’s just the tool for
getting the information you need,
and, with a five-metre-resolution
altimeter, you’ll always have an
idea of height in the mountains.”
Polar F6, £74
“the F6 is the
next step up
from the F5,
featuring all
of the same
multifunctional
facilities with a
few extra-special
additions. this
stylish watch keeps you up
to date on percentage fat burnt
during your training regime
as well as an exercise diary
facility and a transfer link of
data to a web service.”
Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Hollow Body,
from £2,099
“Nothing says rock ’n’ roll quite like a hollow
Body Gretsch. chet Atkins was a Fifties
musician and he collaborated with Gretsch
to design the 6120, a big, maple-bodied
semi-acoustic guitar and, by 1958, Gretsch
Filter’tron humbucking pickups.”
Garmin
Forerunner
405, £230
“GPSenabled,
the
Forerunner
accurately
tracks
distance, pace,
heart rate and
calories, and
displays the information on
an easy-to-read screen. the
innovative ANt+Sport wireless
technology automatically
transfers data to your computer.”
How to make more of
your hard-earned cash
Take blending into
your own hands
Paul Martin, buyer for
electrical appliances
at Johnlewis.com
Dualit 88810, £65
“the durable Dualit
hand blender has
variable speed control
plus a 17,000rpm pulse
button. its soft-touch
handles make it
comfortable and its
long-life stainless-steel
blades mix and blend
ingredients quickly.”
Kenwood HB605,
£15
“this is a very simple
hand blender with
a comfortable grip
and a choice of two
speeds. included
with the blender is
a handy 0.7-litre
calibrated beaker,
which can be used
for puréeing food.”
John Lewis, £25
“this brushed
stainless-steel blender
is perfect for soups
and sauces. it has a
powerful 200w motor
with push-button
control for instant pulse
action. the ergonomic
comfort-grip handle
makes it suitable for
right or left-handed use.”
Suunto X9i,
£350
“the
upgraded
X9i features
a full GPS
service,
including
compatibility
with several
international digital-mapping
services. it also keeps you
updated on your position, speed
and distance travelled. other
features include an altimeter,
barometer and digital compass.”
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