They say the journey matters more than the destination, but make sure you’re equipped for both with our selection of top travel tech

Words: Alex Cox

Photography: Neil Godwin

WATER

From streams to the sea, take the plunge with this aquatic gear

WILD SWIMMING

DRYROBE ADVANCE LONG SLEEVE Stay warm and have enough room to change beachside in privacy: that’s the big sell of the DryRobe, and it works. It’s generously sized, packed with pockets, waterproof and windproof on the outside, and has a synthetic lambswool inner that won’t need drying if you’re using it multiple times over the course of the day. Who needs changing rooms? £160, dryrobe.com

SURFING

NIXON HIGH TIDE SURF WATCH The High Tide puts surfing first, with the next tide displayed prominently alongside the time; dial it in to your favourite beach and you’ll never miss a session. You don’t even need to take it off (apart, perhaps, for when you’re forcing yourself into your wetsuit) – it’s rugged, fully waterproof, and cased in recycled plastic. £200, nixon.com

PADDLEBOARDING

BLUEFIN CRUISE CARBON 15FT Packing down small enough to fit in a backpack but inflating to such a size that two people (and a dog) can ride at once, Bluefin’s premium paddleboard is a prime partner for any river adventure. And don’t think that inflatable means flimsy: its carbon-fibre material makes this tough, and it’s as rigid as they come. £1,099, bluefinsupboards.com

KAYAKING

AQUAPAC 25 LITRE WET & DRY BACKPACK The idea with kayaking is that you don’t get particularly wet, but even stashing your belongings below your spraydeck may not always be enough to keep them safe. Aquapac’s generous daysack resists heavy spray and has clever pockets to keep your wet and dry gear apart. £75, aquapac.net

Rock

ROCK Cracking kit for scaling cliffs and exploring caves

CAVING

FENIX HM60R Tough enough for even the tightest caves but flexible enough that it’s great while you’re running or tackling the trail, the IP68 submersible HM60R can be everything from a 1,200 lumen spotlight to a subtle floodlight that’ll last a full day. Switch out the 2600mAh battery on the fly, and you’ll get even more life out of it. £80, myfenix.co.uk