On an international trip with limited space, we packed one pair of closed shoes for Siena on our summer in the Black Forest and the Vosges. They took her along forest trails near Seelbach, round the campsite paths at Huttopia, up into the trees on a zipline course and out for dinner in the evenings. By the end of the trip they'd earned their place as a great all rounder that we would happily recommend to a family trying to pack light. Our Verdict on the Columbia Drainmaker XT

Boba Baby Carrier THE VERDICT The Boba is a soft, buckle-style carrier that took us from Siena's first few months right through to toddler age, thanks to the different ways it can be worn. For travelling families it's the one bit of baby kit we'd recommend. Hands free through security, up stairs and over cobbles with none of the stroller fight, and comfy enough that she happily napped in it. Best for parents who want to travel light and go anywhere. Skip it if you specificall