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I tested five ponchos to see how they compare with waterproofness, comfort and durability, and found one that’s easy to wear and actually kept me dry.

If you need a new backpack for travelling or commuting, this highly-rated one from Rains is now better than half price! (Picture: Metro/Rains/Harvey Nichols/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate ...

You probably carry your laptop in a padded backpack mainly for protection and convenience. But what happens when you are strolling across town en route to a meeting, and it unexpectedly starts to pour ...

WHETHER YOU'RE COMMUTING to the office, going on a hike or traveling out of town, you need a reliable backpack to get you there. Of course, the market has tons to choose from, but the best backpack ...