Corsair Flash Voyager 16GB

The basics

It may not be quite as Bear Grylls-proof as Corsair's Survivor range, but the Voyager still provides a good degree of physical protection without having to make compromises in other areas.

It certainly looks the part thanks to its tough-guy rubberised casing, but Corsair hasn't gone overboard and the Voyager just about manages to look stylish too.

The good

Just because you want a bit of extra protection for your files doesn't mean you need a USB stick that can survive three weeks of abuse in the Amazon. Don't get us wrong – the shock- and water-proof Voyager is no shrinking violet, but by keeping the rugged credentials to sensible levels the Voyager manages to be considerably more affordable than most of its rivals.

The bad

While the Voyager's semi-ruggedness appeals for the most part, there are some flaws. The rubber cap that protects the USB connector isn't attached to the main body in any way, making it easy to lose. And while the middle-of-the-road approach makes it a strong all-rounder, it also leaves it lacking knockout appeal in any particular area.

The bottom line

The Corsair Voyager is by no means the toughest USB stick around, but in reality it provides more than enough protection than most of us will ever need. Decent performance and good value for money are important real-world strengths, and combine to make the Voyager a ruggedised USB stick that ticks all the right boxes.