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  Review: Peugeot Django 125 2017 (productReview)
  Elsewhere, practicality is fine if not exactly stellar for a scooter like this. Underseat storage is large enough for a small bag or an open-faced helmet, but a full-faced helmet simply won’t fit. On the plus side there is a lockable storage area in the leg shields that is big enough for a purse or phone, plus there’s a 12v outlet for keeping gadgets charged.
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  Review: Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive 2016 (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/883bcf971e4e4a3ca3ea971f731ddfd6" /> There’s plenty of storage space in the Burgman 650 Executive. There are two closable compartments under the instrument cluster that can’t be locked, but there is a larger lockable glovebox a little further down, with plenty of space for odds and ends. 
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  Review: Campingaz Powerbox Plus 28L electric cooler (productReview)
  Price:  £60 - £80 Key features:  12/230V thermoelectric cooler. Four cooling modes. 28 litres of storage.  Alternatives:  Mobicool 12 volt and mains camping coolbox £63
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  Review: Honda Forza 125 2017 (productReview)
  Fortunately, the mirrors (which are actually useful and don’t just remind you what your elbows look like) are easy to fold if needs be, plus the Forza's bulk means other road users notice it and treat it like a big bike. The ignition system is keyless, as is the locking system for the under-seat storage. As long as you have the key in your pocket you can open the storage compartments and start the bike up – and a nice side-effect is that you can’t accidentally lock your key in the under-seat storage.
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  Review: Piaggio MP3 300ie Yourban 2016 (productReview)
  That’s unlikely to prove problematic in town though, which is where a Yourban is likely to spend the majority of its time. Under seat storage is sufficient for shopping trips and a chain or disc locks, but it’s a bit on the shallow side so full-face helmets won’t fit. It’s a shame there isn’t some storage in the leg shields too, though there is a bag hook.
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  Review: Honda Super Cub (productReview)
  It’s also good to ride, but it’s not as practical or versatile as many of its twist-and-go modern rivals. There’s no underseat storage for the Super Cub or even a pillion pew. However, it’s fun to ride and the ageless design makes it an attractive city bike.

  Review: Suzuki Address 110 2016 (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/9139176eb0c24d00b42f84e95b514729" /> In terms of practicality there is a space under the seat that’s big enough to fit a single full-face helmet or a shopping bag, while in the leg shields there are two storage pockets for things like change or sweets. These are completely open though, so you might lose whatever is in them. If your underseat storage is full, there is also a hook in the leg shield to stop you losing your carrier bag on a roundabout.
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  Review: Thule Ocean roof box (productReview)
  The Ocean 200 Roof Box is designed to provide additional storage so it's ideal if you have a hatchback but need more storage carry bulky items, like suitcases. The Ocean 200 starts from £250 and fits to the roof bars of your car. It can carry 50kg of luggage and provides a whopping 450 litres of additional luggage space. 
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  Review: Ring RAC 635 digital air compressor (productReview)
  The unit is small enough to keep inside the car and comes with the 12v connector, wiring and air hose neatly tucked away inside – then it all packs neatly into a storage case. The whole thing is very intuitive to use - simply hook the air hose up, plug into the 12v outlet in the car, select the correct pressure for your tyre and press the button. Once the tyre has reached the pre-selected pressure the system switches itself off and can be disconnected.
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  Review: Everdure CUBE by Heston Blumenthal (productReview)
  The Everdure CUBE is a portable charcoal BBQ made up of a porcelain enamel firebox with a food-grade storage tray and a bamboo preparation board integrated into the design to make a lid. The Everdure range is the brain-child of British chef, Heston Blumenthal; blending Blumenthal's extensive knowledge of cooking with touches of minimalist Danish design.
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  Review: Peugeot Metropolis 400i RXR 2017 Road Test (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/193d6d9b8e7e4d73a940887b9f104e00" /> If you want to use the Metropolis for shopping and commuting, you’ll be pleased by the amount of storage. There’s room in the rear, remotely-opened storage locker for a full-face helmet, plus space for a few bags of shopping underneath the seat. There’s a bag hook, too, plus a couple of cubby holes and a charging port for your phone or nav.
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  Review: Yamaha NMAX 125 (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/90777e8fa1d14a85b7680e0e4b209e59" /> Above the storage pouches you’ll find a clear and simple dash with digital display for speed, fuel and temperature. There are all the expected tell-tale warning lights and the small cowl over the dash pod keeps rain off the display.
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  Review: Honda Forza 300 (productReview)
  Another consequence of all these updates and changes is the Forza is now a more practical proposition, which should help boost sales from the lacklustre numbers the old version managed. With more under-seat storage, a classy fresh look and more pep from the engine than you might expect, this is Honda’s considered retort to its rivals.

  Review: Kymco X-Town (productReview)
  More storage is offered by the glovebox in the front fairing that comes with a USB port to charge your phone as you ride. Above this resides the clean-cut dash display, with speedo on the left and a rev counter to the right.
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  Review: Yamaha XMAX 300 (productReview)
  It’s telling that among the other cost options for the XMAX 300 are bar muffs, heated grips and a console to offer even more storage. This all points to a scooter that has cleverly been designed to appeal to those looking to move up a size and to car drivers bored of sitting in jams. If this high-class Yamaha midi-scooter isn’t enough to convince them to make the swap, they deserve to sit and stew in congestion.
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  Review: Ring RTC200 tyre inflator (productReview)
  It was effortlessly easy to use once we'd got the machine switched on, and the cable and air line wind back into the RTC200 with a spinning dial quickly for tidy storage. Should I buy one?
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  Review: Dyson V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner (productReview)
  For your £600, you get the top of the range V11 Absolute with a range of attachments - including the new Torque Drive motorhead (exclusive to the Absolute model), soft roller head, mini motorised tool, crevice tool, mini soft dusting brush, mains charger, docking station and wand storage clip. The Torque Drive head is a brand-new accessory for the Dyson premium cordless vac, working to increase the surface area and featuring a slider to increase or decrease suction. The storage clip connects onto the V11 wand, allowing two smaller attachments to be held - saving us walking back and forth to the utility room constantly when we want to change attachments.
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  Review: Sealey PW2012R Rechargeable Pressure Washer (productReview)
  It’s all rather simple. It’s basically a lightweight bucket capable of holding up to 25 litres of water. You get a storage tray with it, containing various accessories (including the hose, a lance with a variable nozzle, a detergent bottle and a long fixed brush). Fill the bucket with water, add some detergent if you wish (we used a bottle of wash and wax from Halfords – although Sealey recommends using its own detergent), and then you’re pretty much set to go.
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  Review: Regatta Malawi 2 Pop Up Tent (productReview)
  You won’t be able to stand up in it and, if you have lots of luggage, it’ll be quite cosy. We used it as a single-person tent and it was ideal. There are some useful storage pockets on each side and a small window to help to air out the tent. As you’d expect for an affordable pop-up tent, there are compromises. There’s no porch area, for a start, which can be problematic in poor weather - we found ourselves treading mud into the tent.
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  Review: Ring RTC1000 Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator (productReview)
  The display includes a bar chart that fills up, giving you an idea of how much longer you’ll have to wait. We also liked the storage tray for dust caps.  This is definitely a top-of-the-range item, but if you’re the sort of person who regularly uses an air compressor then the RTC1000 is well worth a look.