Travel kit - Tried & Tested by the GHI

The Good Housekeeping Institute tests hundreds of products each year: here's our roundup of their travel equipment test reports, whether you're taking a hike, staying under canvas, or going five-star...

With a staff of professional researchers, the Good Housekeeping Institute tests replicate as closely as possible the way you would want to try things out if you had the chance - and to make fair comparisons between products.

If you're planning a camping trip this year - the ideal credit-crunch holiday - you'll need a roof over your heads. Here's the GHI Tried & Tested report on tents - at prices from £62.99 to £400.

Off on a ramble, or a hiking trip? You'll need to carry your everyday essentials in a rucksack. Here's the GHI Tried & Tested report on rucksacks - at prices from £20 to £50.

When the weather's not at it's best, or you've got an early start, warm up with a hot drink. Here's the GHI Tried & Tested report on vacuum flasks - at prices from £7 to £29.99.

When you're off to the great outdoors, you need sensible clothing to protect you from the weather. Here's the GHI Tried & Tested report on waterproof jackets -  at prices from £35 to £160.

If your travels involve planes, trains and hotels rather than tents and trails, you'll want to know which suitcases performed best in the GHI's tests. Here's the GHI Tried & Tested report on luggage - at prices from £25 to £259.

Keep your clothes looking smart while you're away, so smooth out those creases with a quick iron. Here's the GHI Tried & Tested report on travel irons - from £5 to £29.99

Naturally, you too will want to look well-groomed while you're away. Here's the GHI Tried & Tested report on travel hairdryers - from £4.95 to £24.99

Click here for the complete list of GHI Tried & Tested product reports

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