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- Power stations & solar panelsCapacity, output and charging from the wall, the car or solar panels.
- Camping tentsFloor space, weather ratings and how long they take to pitch.
- Sleeping bags, pads & matsTemperature ratings, fill type and how well a pad (mat) insulates from the ground.
- Camping stovesFuel type, boil time and how steady it is with a full pot.
- Headlamps, lanterns & flashlightsBrightness, runtime and charging for headlamps (head torches), lanterns and flashlights (torches).
- Emergency radios & kitsCrank, solar and battery power, and what a home kit actually contains.
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