HOTTEST summer gadgets

Make the most of the heat wherever you are with our top picks of this season’s coolest tech

- Becca Caddy

OUTSIDE IN nature

1 CELESTRON NEXSTAR 4SE 

Pack a telescope to take advantage of the darker skies if you’re venturing into the wilderness this summer. Lighter options are available, but we like the reliable Celestron NexStar 4SE. It has a solid mount and a 4-inch aperture, making it perfect for viewing planets and the Moon. Ideal for beginners, its GoTo mount does the hard work, automatically locating and tracking celestial objects.

£699.99, amazon.co.uk 

2 GRAYL ULTRAPRESS PURIFIER NATURE EDITION

Although it may look like a regular water bottle, this compact filtration and purification system is an essential piece of kit for outdoor adventures. Use it wherever you are to make safe, great-tasting water in 10 seconds, with no set-up required. Fill the bottle with water, press down and drink. It’s easy to use and fun – you’ll feel like an intrepid explorer.

£90, grayl.co.uk 

3 PANASONIC LUMIX S5II FULLFRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERA DC-S5M2K

Yes, every phone is a camera these days, but if you want to take truly stunning nature photos, then a top-quality mirrorless camera is a must-have. We recommend the Panasonic LUMIX S5II. It has an upgraded autofocus (AF), making it a dependable choice to snap photos of any critters you spot when you’re on the move.

£2,299.99, panasonic.com