Travel Gear: The all-action buggy, a tree tent and Sony’s new watch

Wearable software, accessorisable buggies and lightweight tents

Thule Chariot Buggy: The Swedish brand has got a range of all-action, accessorisable buggies so that  running, cycling, even skiing parents can bring toddlers on their adventures with them
Thule Chariot Buggy: The Swedish brand has got a range of all-action, accessorisable buggies so that running, cycling, even skiing parents can bring toddlers on their adventures with them

Thule Chariot Buggy (Above)
Best known for its car roof rack systems, Swedish brand, Thule has taken top buggy company, Chariot into its functional fold. So now it's got a range of all-action, accessorisable buggies with everything to let running, cycling, even skiing parents bring toddlers on their adventures with them. The buggies also come with adjustable suspension, rain cover, and can take all manner of customisable booster seats and seat belts. From €675, hollandbikeshop.com

Luminair Tree Tents  are lightweight, with ash and aluminium frames and covered in treated 100 per cent cotton canvas
Luminair Tree Tents are lightweight, with ash and aluminium frames and covered in treated 100 per cent cotton canvas

Luminair Tree Tent
Made in the UK, Tree Tents are lightweight, with ash and aluminium frames and covered in treated 100 per cent cotton canvas. With a Zepplinesque structure, the tent are about three metres in diameter, which means comfortable snoozing for two adults or maybe a half dozen kids. You can actually get a wood-burning stove in there too, one which is safely insulated, and the canvas is fire-proofed. £8,000 ex VAT, see luminair.co.uk for details

Luminair Tree Tents  are lightweight, with ash and aluminium frames and covered in treated 100 per cent cotton canvas
Luminair Tree Tents are lightweight, with ash and aluminium frames and covered in treated 100 per cent cotton canvas
Sony SmartWatch 3 comes with 4GB of storage, 512MB RAM and built-in GPS and  wifi
Sony SmartWatch 3 comes with 4GB of storage, 512MB RAM and built-in GPS and wifi
Sony SmartWatch 3 comes with 4GB of storage, 512MB RAM and built-in GPS and  wifi
Sony SmartWatch 3 comes with 4GB of storage, 512MB RAM and built-in GPS and wifi

Sony SmartWatch 3
It may be the SmartWatch 3, but in fact, it's the first from Sony to work with Android Wear rather than its own less than amazing wearable software. It comes with 4GB of storage, 512MB RAM, built-in GPS, wifi and wearable tech such as an accelerometer and gyroscope. This is all analysed and shared through your paired Android smartphone. It's a toughie too, with a very decent battery life. Some may find the styling a little chunky. Of course with the Apple Watch coming soon, the wrist will change for everyone. €240 from expansys.ie

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