EZOWare Portable Stove With Wind Deflector

‘Adjustable wind deflector to keep flame going.’

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Sturdy on its feet, the EZOWare is all about protecting the flame, to keep food and liquids heating evenly and efficiently. No more on-site frustration, just perfect performance every time. Easy to use flame control valve gives you greater control over the heating of your food, and wind deflector leaves keep the party going while you’re out camping.

Weight and portability
Weighing in at under 600g, the EZOWare is still pretty lightweight for a more sizable stove. It folds away fairly well for transport in your backpack and storage in your car, and the delicate-looking wind deflector leaves are actually solidly sturdy.

Measures roughly 12cm x 12cm x 10cm

Materials
Made to withstand the elements and high temperatures, the EZOWare is made from stainless steel and an aluminium alloy. Definitely one of the Best camping GAS stoves available.

Features
The main feature of the EZOWare is its series of wind deflector leaves. They fold out and in like flower petals, and are designed to help keep the wind away from the flame. They do so pretty well, and they sit nicely on top of the EZOWare’s solid foundation.

Why we love it
Windy days can make lighting the stove outside a problem, and lighting it inside is a recipe for disaster. The EZOWare solves most of that problem. A good contender for the winner of our Best camping GAS stoves review.

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Campingaz Chef Folding Double Burner Stove and Grill

‘For the camping BBQ chef in you.’

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Well, now we are getting fancy. The Campingaz Chef is a double burner stove and grill, which can house frying pans and food on a grill plate. For when you’ve got a few hungry campers to feed, or for when you’re throwing a tent party, the Chef is an awesome choice. The Chef is self-contained in its own carry case, and runs on gas canisters.

Weight and portability
The Campingaz Chef isn’t really made for hiking over long distances, it’s pretty heavy, at over 4kg. That said, it stores flat and neatly in the boot of your car, so if you’re off on a weekend camping trip, once it’s out and on-site, the Chef really is no trouble at all.

The hose is sold separately, unfortunately, but even with it, the whole lot packs away nicely and neatly.

Materials
The housing is durable plastic, and the grill and burner set itself is made from high grade steel, for strength and longevity.

Features
Ideal for whipping up breakfast on the camping site, there’s enough room on the two burners for frying pans and saucepans, and the downward grill toasts bread pretty quickly. Both burners are adjustable, using the dials on the front, and providing you don’t spill anything, there’s very little cleanup to be done.

Why we love it
Compact, safe and sturdy, with enough room to make breakfast for the whole family. Packs away nicely and looks great.

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Campingaz Camp Bistro Gas Stove

‘Compact and secure gas stove burner.’

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The Camp Bistro is a simple, powerful gas burner stove, with space on the side for a gas cartridge. Use the locking mechanism on the front to lock the canister in place and secure the stove. Works well, great build quality and transports easily in the car.

Weight and portability
There’s no cover on the Camp Bistro, which is a bit of a shame, but as a single burner stove, it’s great. It does come with a hard plastic carry case, which is durable enough to last for years. Really well made, simple construction, it’ll work well on long camping trips. Weighs in at just under 2kg.

Materials
Enameled pan support offers easy cleaning, the Camp Bistro is pretty light and durable.

Features
There’s not a lot of fussy business going on with the Campo Bistro. Campingaz have been making solid camping stoves for years, and the Bistro is a solid investment if what you’re looking for a reliable, single burner stove.

Why we love it
As a single burner gas stove, the Camp Bistro is a reliable choice, and the enameled surface is a nice touch, making it easy to clean.

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Coleman Bottle Top Propane Stove

‘Large enough for an 8 inch frying pan.’

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The Coleman Bottle Top is a long, upright burner, great for saving space, and capable of holding an 8 inch frying pan on top. Features Perfectflow and Perfectheat technology to ensure even and efficient heating. The burner and base of the Bottle Top separate from the propane bottle for easy compacting and storage, and wind protectors help to keep the heat centred and flowing.

Weight and portability
The Coleman packs away into any large rucksack, and separates from the canister if you want to share the load. The stove itself weighs just a few hundred grams, making it efficient and powerful.

Materials
Made from high quality steel and aluminium, Coleman know their stuff, and this burner is a great choice for hiking trips and weekends away camping.

Features
Made to perform in extreme conditions, the Coleman features Perfectflow and Perfectheat technology, which keep the heat flowing straight up, so that no energy is wasted. The appropriate gas canister will last up to nine hours on low in the Coleman, and with enough room on top for an 8 inch pan, it’s about as a close as it comes to cooking on an indoor burner.

Why we love it
The big burner platform and high, efficient heat mean that food is heated quickly and efficiently. That’s all you really want from a burner, right? The Coleman has it, and it works every time.

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Etekcity Ultralight Portable Outdoor Backpacking Stove

‘Leave no trace burner power that fits in your pocket.’

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The ‘Leave no trace’ principle states that you should do all you can while out camping and on the trail, to reduce your footprint. The Etekcity is tiny, powerful, and won’t damage the surrounding ground. It’s compact and collapsible, and is compatible with a wide range of fuel canisters. Features four steel and aluminium alloy stents — simply screw the Etekcity into your fuel canister and away you go.

Weight and portability
The most portable backpacking stove we’ve ever seen. Never mind the backpack, you can fit the Etekcity in any decent sized pocket, and it comes in a handy, brightly coloured carry case. At under 400g, it’s compact, but solid, and even though it’s small, it packs a punch.

Materials
The Etekcity is made from high quality, durable steel and aluminium alloy. Guaranteed to last a long time, the Etekcity features a cellular furnace for even and efficient burning. One of the simplest and best camping GAS stoves available.

Features
The Etekcity adheres to the ‘Leave no trace’ principles of conscientious camping. Burns clean and lean, leaving no trace, debris or soot. For its size, the Etekcity is packed with great features, including a flame control handle and a built-in ignition switch. Its screw-in base is compatible with plenty of fuel canisters, and for something so powerful to fold away so compactly, we think the Etekcity is hard to beat.

Why we love it
Super small, ultra portable and legitimately powerful enough to heat food quickly and efficiently. Easily a contender for the winner of our Best camping GAS stoves review.

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Garmin eTrex 32x Outdoor Handheld GPS Unit with 3-axis Compass and Barometric Altimeter

‘Intelligent navigation from the experts in GPS.’

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The eTrex 32x handheld device comes preloaded with road-routable TopoActive maps that feature streets and trails so you can take the journey off the grid. Now you can know your surroundings — such as waterways, natural features as well as buildings, international boundaries and more. You can also find thousands of points of interests, including shops, restaurants, universities, car parks and accommodations.

Superb Build quality

With an array of compatible mounts, eTrex is designed as a handheld  and for use on ATVs or bicycles or boats. Wherever you think you might take eTrex, it has the mapping and mounts to get you there.

Features

• 3-axis Compass and Barometric Altimeter
• 2.2” sunlight-readable colour display
• Preloaded with TopoActive maps with routable roads and trails for cycling and hiking
• Support for GPS and GLONASS satellite systems
  
• 8 GB of internal memory for map downloads plus a microSD card slot
• eTrex 32x adds a 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter
• Battery life: up to 25 hours in GPS mode with 2 AA batteries

Best for
The technical trekker. If you already own any Garmin gear, you’ll know that this is one for accuracy nuts.

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Cammenga Official US Military Tritium Lensatic Compass

‘Official US military compass, used by the Marines.’

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If total accuracy is what you’re after, and you’re not worried about add-ons like barometers and altitude meters, then the Cammenga Tritium is for you. This is the official compass used by the US military, and while other users have said that it takes a second or two for the needle to settle, that’s really not a concern, as once it does settle, you can trust that it’s totally accurate.

Build quality
Simply outstanding quality. The Tritium is built to accompany the Marines into the most extreme environments on Earth, so wherever you’re taking it, you’re assured a solid performance. The bezel, which used to be metal, is now plastic, which according to Cammenga, makes it easier to repair, should you manage to break it.

Features
This is really simple; you’re looking at a world-leading analogue compass, which is designed and built to tell you which direction you’re going in. That’s all it does, and it does it very well.

Best for
Ultra-reliable navigation under extreme conditions.

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The Garmin GPSMAP 66s Navigator

‘Stay on track and connected.’

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The Garmin GPSMAP 66s range is one of the first to receive and use multiple satellite navigation frequencies. Combined with up to 16 hours of battery life in GPS mode and active weather forecasts, you shouldn’t be traveling without Garmin’s rugged GPSMAP 66s.

Worrying about the unpredictable weather is a thing of the past with Live Weather Radar (WSR). You can go further with live weather forecast information directly on your compatible smartphone.

The GPSMAP 66s range receives and uses information from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and IRNSS satellite systems, giving you greater accuracy no matter what challenging environment you’re in.

Build quality
The device has been through many environmental and climatic conditions using laboratory testing methods, it really can stand-up to the challenge

Features

• Precise and fast positioning thanks to GPS, GLON and GALILEO
• 3-axis comp, barometric altimeter with auto calibration, Bluetooth and WiFi
• Long battery life: up to 16 hours in GPS mode and one week in expedition mode
• MicroSD slot allows you to download alternative maps for use on your device.
• Connected Features – Smart Notifications, Active Weather, Live & GroupTrack,
• Geocaching Live, Connectivity to Garmin Connect, Connect IQ and Explore App

Best for
Adventure trekking.

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Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch with built-in GPS

‘Ultra-accurate portable GPS.’

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Track more exercises than ever right from your wrist with 40+ exercise modes including strength training, HIIT, running and kayaking. Plus, never miss a beat with calls, texts and notifications right on your wrist. With built-in GPS and a battery life of 6+ days, Versa 4 is also compatible with Android and iOS. All of this from a thin, lightweight fitness smartwatch that’s designed for comfort during workouts, sleep and more.

Wirelessly connect to your smartphone, and get away from the beaten track with TracBack.

Features
See real-time pace & distance without your phone using built-in GPS during outdoor runs, rides, hikes and more.

The 64S also features:

• Compatible with Android and iOS
• 6 days battery life
• Water resistant & Swim-proof
• Heart rate monitor & Pedometer
• Distance & Accelerometer
• Receive emails & social network notifications.

Best for
Fitness montoring

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Garmin eTrex 10 Outdoor Handheld GPS Unit

‘Comprehensive and accurate navigation.’

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Awesome for hiking, cycling and mountain climbing, the eTrex 10 takes one of the most popular and reliable GPS handhelds and makes it better.

Redesigned ergonomics, an easier-to-use interface, paperless geocaching, the addition of a worldwide basemap and long battery life add up to serious improvements for an already legendary GPS handheld.

eTrex 10 is versatile. It’s tough. And it’s built to handle whatever Mother Nature can dish out – and more.

Go Global
The new eTrex series is the first-ever consumer-grade receivers that can track both GPS and GLONASS satellites simultaneously. GLONASS is a system developed by the Russian Federation that will be fully operational in 2012. When using GLONASS satellites, the time it takes for the receiver to “lock on” to a position is (on average) approximately 20 percent faster than using GPS. And when using both GPS and GLONASS, the receiver has the ability to lock on to 24 more satellites than using GPS alone.

Features

• High-sensitivity, Egnos-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction
• Supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit
• Easy to use interface
• Durable and waterproof, eTrex® 10 is built to withstand the elements
• 2.2-Inch monochrome display that’s easy to read in any lighting situation

Lock onto 24 more satellites than GPS alone, making global navigation even more accurate and comprehensive. This is one serious upgrade, meant for serious trekkers who love to travel.

Best for
Technical trekkers in need of highly accurate European navigation.

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Something to make your outdoor adventure just that little bit easier, safer or more fun. We’ve gathered a selection of our top 5 best camping gadgets (really this is our favourite must-haves) and given them the Camping Things once-over, so that you’re assured a quality product, whichever one you choose.

SpartaCord Fish & Fire Survival Kit Bracelet

‘Start a fire, catch a fish, live like a king or queen of the wild.’

If you’ve never seen a bracelet that doubles as both a fishing line and a firestarter, you’re not alone. We were bowled over when we discovered the SpartaCord Survival Kit Bracelet, and now we’re in love. This handy bracelet looks great on its own, but unravel it, and you’ll find a strong fishing line, and a strand of fire-starting jute.

Made from genuine military-grade paracord for added strength and durability.

Quality and materials
As mentioned, the SpartaCord Survival Kit Bracelet is made from military-grade paracord, so it’s incredibly tough and hard-wearing. The metal clasp that shuts the bracelet is strong and sturdy, so no need to worry about losing it on the trail. We were suitably impressed by how well the fishing line performed, too, and by how effective the jute fire cord is.

Features
As well as being a fishing line and a fire-starting jute cord, the SpartaCord Survival Kit Bracelet is also suitable for tying up your shelter, or securing the splint around an injured limb (we didn’t try this, but it makes sense.)

The fishing line is a #8 variety, so it’s heavy and strong enough to handle most small fish, and the jute fire-starting cord is simple, yet effective.

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Something to make your outdoor adventure just that little bit easier, safer or more fun. We’ve gathered a selection of our top 5 best camping gadgets (really this is our favourite must-haves) and given them the Camping Things once-over, so that you’re assured a quality product, whichever one you choose.

TUT Fire Kit with Compass & whistle

‘Superb multi-tool for weekend adventurers.’

The TUT Fire Kit with Compass and whistle features a ferro rod for reliable fire-starting, and comes with a waterproof capsule to help keep the thing dry and safe on long treks. Also features a reflective signal and compass, for added safety when you’re out on the trail.

This is a high-quality piece of kit, and we recommend, since it doesn’t come with a lanyard attachment, keeping it a zipped compartment on your rucksack.

Quality and materials
The TUT Fire Kit with Compass and whistle is made from durable steel, making it an incredibly hard-wearing piece of kit. There’s a length of paracord inside for tying and securing your kit and other bits and pieces, and the ferro rod is a reliable and safe way to start a fire on camp.

Features
The TUT is pretty simple once you strip it down, featuring little more than a ferro rod, a paracord and a reflective signaller. It’s all really high quality, however, and if you’re looking for something reliable, this is the must-have for you. Would also make a great gift.

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Something to make your outdoor adventure just that little bit easier, safer or more fun. We’ve gathered a selection of our top 5 best camping gadgets (really this is our favourite must-haves) and given them the Camping Things once-over, so that you’re assured a quality product, whichever one you choose.

UCO 8 Hour Micro Candle Lantern

‘Lovely little tealight lantern for bedtime reading.’

If you’re on the lookout for a simple tealight lantern to turn night-time camping trips into cozy adventures, might we suggest the UCO? With a single tealight, the UCO 8 Hour Micro Candle Lantern will provide 8 hours of gentle candlelight for reading and ambience.

Available in a range of colours, these little beauties make great gifts, and because you can store extra candles in the base, the whole things is super portable and convenient.

Quality and materials
The UCO 8 Hour Micro Candle Lantern is made from high grade, durable aluminium, so it’s lightweight and strong. It takes up barely any space at all, and can be collapsed to just 2.5 inches in height.

Features
Comes with a hanging hook, and is available in a range of attractive colours. The UCO is a lovely addition to your family or weekend getaway camping kit. Simply pop the tealight in the top and light, and the ventilation system underneath keeps the flame strong and steady for hours.

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Perfect for night time hiking and running, and for just finding your way around in the dark when you’re out camping. There are plenty of headlamps around, and a lot of the cheaper ones just aren’t up to scratch, cracking and breaking down  with extended wear and use. If you’ve visited Camping Things before, you’ll know that we do all we can do find a balance between quality and value for money. These top 5 best headlamps are simple to use, and mostly employ power saving LEDs.

Ledlenser H7R.2 Rechargeable Professional LED Head Lamp

‘Sophisticated, professional lighting for extreme conditions.’

The Ledlenser is one of the most sophisticated headlamps around, with five different light modes, a red rear safety light, and wheel control switch, for easy adjustment while wearing gloves. With a maximum brightness output of 300 lumen, the Ledlenser holds its own against many high-end torches, too. It’s a bit more pricey than the other options here, but it’s well worth the money if you’re off on an extreme camping or hiking trip.

Build quality and fit
The choice of professionals around the world, the Ledlenser H7R.2 Rechargeable Professional LED Head Lamp is outstanding quality, and super hard-wearing. It secures at the back and front, with no over-the-head straps, which you might think would make it prone to slipping, but the fit is snug and sturdy.

Materials
Made from high quality plastic and fabric with an LED light fixture, the Ledlenser is lightweight and strong.

Features
The Ledlenser is a rechargeable headlamp, which has its advantages and disadvantages. One the plus side, it makes the Ledlenser H7R.2 Rechargeable Professional LED Head Lamp great value for money in the long run, especially since the mains charger and USB cable are included. On the other hand, it does mean that if you’re going to be out for several days at a time, then you’ll probably need to take an additional battery pack, if you’re going to be without power.

The Ledlenser weighs in at around 175g, and has a maximum power output of 300 lumen, which is enough for most personal torches.

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At Camping Things we’re proud of our selections and only review the most high-quality equipment around, at the best prices. These ultra portable stoves are light, powerful and built to last

Forfar Camping Stove

‘Simple, natural fuel burner.’

No harsh chemical emissions, no gas canisters, the Forfar is essentially a housing for whatever natural fuels you have at hand. Wood, leaves and twigs make great kindling, and the Forfar Camping Stove provides a place to burn them, and a stand to hold your cookware. Like the Lixada, the Forfar is stackable, so it’s compact, portable and lightweight. Awesome for the eco-conscious camper.

Weight and portability
As we’ve mentioned, the Forfar is stackable, and made from thin, strong and lightweight hardened stainless steel, so it’s strong and packable. Weighs in at under 350 g, so it won’t be any hassle at all to carry around.

Materials
The Forfar Camping Stove is made from rust-proof, durable stainless steel.

Features
The Forfar is made to help you burn what’s available to you, be it wood, twigs, leaves or paper. Simply stack the Forfar Camping Stove together as instructed, add your fuel and burn. Simple construction, can also be used as a safe, mini outdoor heater.

Why we love it
No need for gas canisters or artificial fuels, you can use what’s around you with the Forfar.

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Lixada Mini Ultra-light Spirit Burner Alcohol Camping Stove

‘Compact, lightweight alcohol burner.’

If you’re in the market for a portable alcohol burning stove, the Lixada isn’t only one of the best, most affordable options, it’s also one of the most attractive. The elegant stacking design keeps everything sturdy and compact. This stove runs on alcohol fuel, and if you don’t use it all at once, simply cover with the included screw-top sealing cover. Durable, attractive, super packable and available in four different colours, for the fashion-forward camping chef.

Weight and portability
With a packed weight of 188g, the Lixada Camping Stove  weighs next to nothing, and the elegant stacked design, which is also incredibly durable and hard-wearing, makes it easy to pack and transport. Fits easily into a backpack or glove compartment.

Materials
The Lixada Camping Stove is made from a combination of copper and aluminium alloys, making it lightweight in all the right places, and durable and conductive in others.

Features
The Lixada is really simply constructed, with four main components — a stent (stand), fuel reservoir, sealing cover and fire cover. No switches on the Lixada, when you’re done cooking, simply replace the extinguishing lid and the fire will die out.

Choice of four stand colours: bronze, gold, green and grey.

What we love
Stackable design makes the Lixada Camping Stove  really easy to use, set up and carry around. It’s also one of the most attractive portable stoves we’ve seen.

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LED hanging tent lights are a great alternative. They’re bright, inexpensive, safe and tend to last a long time. We’re big fans of LED lights, too, because they’re good to go at any extreme, hot or cold. Most the tent lights we’ve chosen to review at Camping Things, are good to go from -40 up to 60 degrees, without too much of a problem.

As always, we’ve tried to find a balance between value and quality, so you’re assured a great piece of kit, whichever one of these space-saving lights you pick.

Tent Light Bulb – 1200 Lumen Hanging Travel Light

Ultra bright, super cheap hanging Tent Light Bulb.

There’s possibly no better brightness to price ratio hanging tent light available than this little beast. Its lightbulb shape is delightful, and at 1200 lumen, it’s bright enough to light a small town. It’s also roughly the same size as a regular lightbulb, making it super easy to pack and transport. There’s a hanging hook on the top for your convenience, and it comes in two colours (green and orange.)

Build quality
Were seriously impressed by this little guy. It costs next to nothing, and is capable of lighting your entire tent for days, non-stop. Excellent battery efficiency, ultra-bright eco bulb style hanging tent light, made from solid plastic, which with normal use, should last a long time.

Materials
Nothing overly fancy here, just solid, lightweight plastic on both the bulb dome and housing, as well as the hanging hook.

Tent Light Bulb Features
Simple on/off push button, hanging hook, frosted bulb dome and an ultra-bright LED setup, what more could you ask for in a tent light this inexpensive? We love this one.

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Wind can seriously ruin a good time when you’re out camping, trying to cook. That’s why we’ve picked a range of the best camping GAS stoves that are windproof, so that you can keep the heat, no matter how rough it gets.

Coleman PerfectFlow Burner Stove

‘Large enough for an 8 inch frying pan.’

The Coleman PerfectFlow Burner Stove is a long, upright burner, great for saving space, and capable of holding an 8 inch frying pan on top. Features Perfectflow and Perfectheat technology to ensure even and efficient heating. The burner and base of the Bottle Top separate from the propane bottle for easy compacting and storage, and wind protectors help to keep the heat centred and flowing.

Weight and portability
The Coleman packs away into any large rucksack, and separates from the canister if you want to share the load. The stove itself weighs just a few hundred grams, making it efficient and powerful.

Materials
Made from high quality steel and aluminium, Coleman know their stuff, and this burner is a great choice for hiking trips and weekends away camping.

Features
Made to perform in extreme conditions, the Coleman PefectFlow Burner Stove features Perfectflow and Perfectheat technology, which keep the heat flowing straight up, so that no energy is wasted. The appropriate gas canister will last up to nine hours on low in the Coleman, and with enough room on top for an 8 inch pan, it’s about as a close as it comes to cooking on an indoor burner.

Why we love it
The big burner platform and high, efficient heat mean that food is heated quickly and efficiently. That’s all you really want from a burner, right? The Coleman has it, and it works every time.

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