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The Best Wearables in 2026: Which Device Is Right for You?

Ten years ago, wearable technology was largely about counting steps. Today, devices can track everything from sleep quality and heart rate variability to recovery, stress, and overall readiness. With smart...

The best cargo bikes for family life

Some journeys sit in an awkward middle ground. Too short to justify the car, too far to walk, and too loaded with bags, children or logistics to feel simple. That’s...

5 picks for a better night’s sleep

Most experts agree that with sleep, the basics matter most: regular hours, daylight, daily movement, and a bedroom that is dark, cool and quiet. No gadget can compensate for a...

The gear that makes eating well on the move easier

Some lunches fail long before lunchtime. You leave the house in a rush, grab whatever is nearby, forget the leftovers in the fridge, or end up spending too much on...

The best prams for real family life

Choosing a pram is really a question of how you live. Are you walking miles every day, or mainly doing shorter trips? Are you moving around with one child or...

About

Get in Gear is written by Fergus Scholes, a journalist and father of three and edited by his wife Georgia. Fergus has spent more than 10 years covering gear and adventure for national newspapers and magazines, including the Financial Times’ HTSI. Get in Gear is a more personal project, built around three simple pillars - Sleep, Eat and Move, with gift guides and seasonal edits woven through.

Father’s day gift guide: practical gear for dads

Father’s Day has a habit of drifting into novelty territory, but the best gifts are usually the ones that quietly become part of everyday life: a tool that gets used...

New baby gifts that feel special and get used

The best newborn gifts are the ones that feel thoughtful and actually get used. A delicious delivery of goodies. A soft blanket that moves from pram to sofa to toddler...

Mother’s day gift guide: useful luxuries she’ll actually use

I personally think a fresh bunch of flowers is one of the best ways to mark Mother’s Day. But if you want to give something more personal, something that makes...

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From HTSI

Is It Worth It? Will a weighted vest improve your workout?

Yes. The purpose of a weighted vest is to allow the body to carry extra mass during exercise. By adding artificial load – typically between five and 15 per cent...

Everyone’s having a body scan. Which works best for you?

From brain health to BMI, these are the seven to know. What: A one-hour, 360-degree scan that gives a clear report of three health markers – metabolic, cardiovascular and skin...

12 SOS essentials for an adventure getaway

These bits of kit will help you out in an emergency. If the unexpected happens, a handful of well-chosen pieces of gear can shift from quietly reassuring to something potentially lifesaving....

Travelling with your family? Here’s the best kit

Bags, beds and blankets to keep everyone happy this holiday. Travel with small children is travel distilled to its most elemental version. You pack less but need more from what...

Fewer, better things.

Discover gear that makes it easier to eat well, sleep better and move more - giving you more time to enjoy what really matters.

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