None of this lazing about on the beach nonsense for you – you're off on an action-packed adventure holiday. We bring you six essential items for your holiday toolkit.
1GB Nu Dolphin MP3 player, £70
www.amp3.co.uk
This 25g player is IPX7 certified, shrugging off water like a duck smothered in Dax wax. Ideal for staving off the boredom when doing laps in the pool, and perfect for an adventure – sea kayaking, anyone?

Panasonic SDR-SW20, £300
www.panasonic.co.uk
Capture your adventure in DVD-quality MP2. It records to SDHC, is water- and shockproof and has electronic image stabilisation to take the judders out. Don't miss out on the action because you're worried about your camcorder getting wet.

Victorinox SwissCard, £15
www.amazon.co.uk
This is the perfect wallet accessory for those on walkabout, featuring among other things a blade, screwdriver, pen and micro scissors. Now there's no excuse for having overgrown toenails poking out of those Teva sandals.