Gear Test - Australian Geographic

New Land Rover Defender: Eight reasons it’s the ultimate adventurer

The original Land Rover Defender was an adventure and exploration icon. Does the all-new Defender live up to that legend? We find out.

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Jetboil Flash: Tested

For those looking for a compact, robust and fast camp cooking system, the Jetboil Flash may well be the answer.

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Norco Sight VLT 29 A2: Tested

We power up Norco’s new Sight VLT 29 A2 to see whether this e-MTB delivers on its promise of breadth of capability and two-wheeled fun.

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Canon EF 70-200 f/4 L IS II USM lens: Tested

The Canon EF 70-200 f/4 L IS II USM combines light weight with a fast and sharp lens, making it a great option for any aspiring adventure photographer.

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Tested: Yakima HighSpeed bike carrier

For those looking for an easy to use roof-based bike carrier, the versatile Yakima HighSpeed is a worthy option.

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Tested: Pelican 50QT Elite Cooler

Keep your food and drinks chilled for longer at your campsite with Pelican’s sturdy cooler.

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The versatile Ledlenser iF8R offers excellent camp lighting capability, doubles as a back-up power bank and can be attached to any metallic surface, thanks to its inbuilt magnet. Find out all about the Ledlenser iF8R – and why we think it’s a brilliant camp lighting option – in our exclusive video gear test above.