Gear
Equipment, tested
Eight categories, assessed on measured performance rather than specification sheets. Where a product is sold through a partner link, the recommendation was made before the link existed.
01
Power
Leisure batteries, chargers and portable stations that hold up in winter.
02
Solar
Roof arrays, folding panels and controllers rated honestly.
03
Connectivity
Routers, antennas and data plans for working from a lay-by.
04
Outdoor equipment
Awnings, windbreaks and furniture that survive a second season.
05
Security
Locks, trackers and alarms that insurers actually recognise.
06
Accessories
Levelling, hoses, hook-up and the unglamorous items you use daily.
07
Cooking
Hobs, ovens and outdoor cooking that suits a small space.
08
Comfort
Heating, bedding and insulation for travel outside the season.
Method
How we test
Every category has a fixed protocol, published alongside the results. We buy most of what we test; where a product is supplied, it is stated.
Measured, not claimed
Capacity, output and consumption are recorded under load at 5°C and 20°C.
Long enough to matter
Minimum eleven nights in use before a product is written about.
Declared relationships
Commercial partnerships are marked on the page and never affect a verdict.