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  • Product Awards 2018: Winners (Article)
    Read the full review Buy it now >> See the full shortlist Storage product of the Year: Thule Motion XT roofbox
    Review: Topeak E-Booster Digital electric pump (productReview)
    Finally, there's a silicone case supplied to protect against overheating, and when not in use you've got the choice of a storage bag or waterproof pouch to keep it safe during your ride. 
    Top 10: Best BBQs over £250 (Article)
    It’s not all about the looks though; the Memphis has a pair of stainless stell burners and a cast iron grill with stainless steel side trays too. There’s a handy storage area underneath for the gas cylinder as well as important condiments, plus a roasting hood and warming rack. Kamado Joe KJ13RH It’s no wonder the Kamodo Joe Grills have been going down a storm, as not only could they pass for a dragon’s egg but the ceramic build means added versatilty.
  • Top 10: Pressure washers for under £100 (Article)
    Kärcher K2 Compact Pressure Washer A perpetual favourite and in this most basic form one that comes with a staggering 4.2 stars out of 5 from 1900 Amazon customer reviewers, which suggests people are happy with it. Although light on added equipment there is storage for the lance, cable and trigger gun with a tube rather than a bottle for a detergent feed. However, it does have a two-year warranty and a water inlet filter to prevent damage to the motor. Bosch EasyAquatak 110 High Pressure Washer Bosch offers a logical range of pressure washers that ascend in power and capabilities as well as price, but even at the humble end of the scale the EasyAquatak is a very capable and robust machine.
  • Top 10: Best roof boxes (Article)
    The Touring 780 Titan (also labelled Touring M) sits roughly in the middle of the range, but offers a generous 420 litres of storage and can swallow a set of skis up to 180cm in length. It also comes with central locking and a five-year guarantee. Thule Excellence XT Few roof boxes could sit comfortably atop a £100,000 Range Rover, but Thule’s Excellence XT could pull it off.
  • Review: Honda NC750X 2017 (productReview)
    width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/bac9dab5397147b7ad50cad6efe2c983" /> It’s a clever touch because it means there is a big storage area where the tank would normally be. It’s big too, with enough space to store a full-face helmet. If you need more room there are lots of luggage options including top boxes and panniers, plus the rear seat is wide enough to carry a pillion in reasonable comfort.
  • Review: Honda CB500X 2016 (productReview)
    width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/0acb2e2c0b434a49ba5594425a6b80a8" /> Those practicality extras will be important if you’re a commuter, since there isn’t much in the way of storage space on a standard 500X. In fact, there isn’t any – under the seat you’ll fit a wallet or a lock, but that’s all. If you don’t want to carry a bag then the £230 top box kit from Honda's accessories catalogue is the best bet, since side panniers are pricier.
  • Review: Garmin Nuvicam LMT-D (productReview)
    The Nuvicam marks its footage with GPS coordinates, time and accurate speed, which can help prove who was at fault in the event of an accident. There is enough built-in storage to record about an hour and a half of footage. These files are saved in one minute clips and the memory card will start overwriting the oldest file once it’s full, so it will always record the most recent hour and 30 minutes.
  • Review: Gardena PowerMax 37/36A P4A cordless mower (productReview)
    Thanks to the lightweight nature of the Gardena PowerMax 37/36A P4A, it's easy to carry and features a sturdy built-in handle, making it relatively easy to move from its storage to your lawn.  Before you start, you can set your cutting height.
  • Review: Thule ProRide roof bike rack (productReview)
    The Thule ProRide is available in Black or Aluminium and Black, while there are a number of optional kits you can purchase the ProRide with, including a storage bundle if you're going to be keeping them off the car for long periods (as it does impact fuel economy slightly).
    Review: Audio-Technica M50xBT wireless headphones (productReview)
    When they run out of power, you can always opt to use the 1.3m long 3.5mm jack that's provided - which has a mic and play/pause/answer call button. The headphones and cables can be kept in a storage pouch that comes in the box, too. It's barely big enough to house the headphones when they're folded inwards, but it's a nice addition for those that want some extra protection for their M50xBT.  As mentioned, the earcups fold up into the headband with the joints swivelling to make them sit flat in the bag.
  • Review: Suzuki GSX-R125 (productReview)
    We like most of the design features, although  a tail tidy might be in order for some because the rear end of the bike isn't pretty. There's also very little storage space, so get yourself a top box. A split sports seat means you can carry a pillion passenger too, but it isn't a comfortable seat by any means. On the plus side, the LCD dash is excellent; it's very easy to read, showing fuel gauge, gear indicator, rev counter etc.
  • Top 10: Chamois and car drying products (Article)
    Cleantools The Absorber Synthetic Drying Chamois Sounding more like a determined wrestler than a car care product, ‘The Absorber’ from Cleantools comes in its own tube for storage, is a sizeable 68cm x 43cm and is available in six different colours if you fancy co-ordinating. Cleantools also say it sucks up 50 per cent more water than a conventional chamois and dries 20 times faster; 4.8 stars out of 5 from Amazon customers suggests they’re right.
  • Top 10: Best pressure washers 2023 (Article)
    The 1300W motor delivers up to 100 bar of water pressure with an adjustable nozzle on the lance and a detergent bottle for adding cleaning chemicals, all of which clip neatly to the body to allow simple storage. Kärcher K2 Full Control Home Pressure Washer A popular option for customers and also recommended as Amazon’s Choice, the Kärcher K2 is also often available for under £100.
  • Top 10: Camper van and motorhome winter essentials (Article)
    Plus they're machine-washable and the luxury goose feather and down combination means they don’t weigh a ton either. Ducksback Aquaroll storage bag - £11 Easily forgotten until you find nothing coming out of your taps, keeping your fresh water supply unfrozen could be the thing that preserves that essential cup of tea first thing in the morning.
  • Top 10: Cheapest vacuum cleaners (Article)
    That battery allows up to 35 minutes of cleaning time and the handle even folds down to make for easier storage. Vax Mach Air Upright A proper upright vacuum cleaner for £80 is impressive, particularly coming from a well-known brand like Vax. It’s corded but that means you can use the 850W of power for as long as you like and the 1.5-litre bin allows you to clean for longer with less frequent emptying.
  • Review: Longjia LJ 50 QT-3L (productReview)
    The mirrors give a good view of what’s behind and the headlight is well up to the job of illuminating the road ahead and making you visible to other road users. Underneath the bars is a storage tray with bag hook, though it’s open to the elements, so you won’t want to leave your phone or wallet in there. For that, there’s an underseat bin that’s also big enough to cope with an open-face helmet.
  • Review: Honda SH300i (productReview)
    All of this praise for the SH makes it all the more frustrating when you discover its few flaws. Prime among these is the paucity of storage space. There’s a glovebox in the front leg guard, but the real disappointment is the underseat cubby. It’s not big enough for a full-face helmet and you’ll be pushed to pack in waterproofs along with an open-face lid.
  • Review: Honda NSC 50 E Vision (productReview)
    When you park up, there’s sufficient space under the lift-up seat for most full-face helmets, but that’s your lot for secure storage unless you spend the extra on an optional top box. We’d also consider paying for the optional windshield and knuckle protectors for a bit more protection from the weather. There are a couple of cubbies on the Vision’s leg protectors but they are open to the elements.
  • Review: Honda X-ADV (productReview)
    Still, the passenger gets neat fold-down foot pegs and if you go for the optional top box they have something to lean against. Underneath the seat is storage big enough to swallow a full-face helmet, but you’ll need that top box if your passenger wants to stash their’s away too. These concerns won’t worry anyone coming to the X-ADV from a motorcycle, but max-scooter users might find them disappointing when they’ve been used the practicalities offered by the likes of the Piaggio MP3 500.
 

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