We’ve recently spent a week in the mountains testing out the brilliant new Thule UpTake 8L Hydration Backpack (see our review here) and we’re delighted to be able to give one away to a lucky winner! Read on to find out how to enter. The prize Thule UpTake 8L Hydration Backpack Worth £90 How to…
Fuel specialist, Logs Direct, is looking forward to a summer full of happy campers, as it introduces a brand-new firestarter to the market, which lights first time, every time and even brings a little Danish Hygge with it, for added cosiness around the campfire. The new Burner Firestarter is a clever little sachet that you…
What is it? Thule UpTake 8L Hydration Pack RRP: £90Buy it here Features Stay hydrated without slowing down using the hands-free ReTrakt magnetic hose return system User-friendly 2.5L HydraPak reservoir features a slide closure for easy cleaning and a locking bite valve to prevent leaks before and after your ride Organize a pump, tools, nutrition…
What are they? Roxy Darwin Faux-Fur Lined Snow Boots £47.95 Stockists Amazon.co.uk Surfdome Roxy.co.uk Features Upper: Leather and suede Upper Details: Lace-up with metal ring detail and back heel embossed ROXY script Closure: Square cotton laces Insole: Fur lined shaft and padded fur lined insole with ROXY label Outsole: Flexible Vulcanized outsole Since buying these…
What is it? Thule Upslope Backpack £105.00Buy it here Features Access gear in the main compartment without removing the backpack through a zipper that coils around the entire pack Three ways to access your gear – traditional top load, sling style side access and main compartment access while pack is on your back Incredibly comfortable…
Turns out though that camping isn’t always cheap to do and it can be surprisingly easy for costs to spiral.Find out how to go camping on a budget.
Vango, the Scottish manufacturer of outdoor equipment and official suppliers of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Scout association kit, has just launched its brand new technical range of products for 2019, read on for some of our highlights from the new collection. After 53 years leading the way in the design and manufacture of outdoor…
Love the great outdoors but keen for some adrenaline thrills at the same time? The new Stargazing Pods at Alton Towers in Staffordshire could be just what you’re looking for. The new Alton Towers Stargazing Pods are located close to the main theme park, located right next to The Enchanted Village. All 102 of the…
My Adventure Accessories slouchy beanie hat What is it? Brimless Slouchy Beanie £12.50 Hiking Mitts £10 The verdict As well as being thoroughly obsessed with backpacks and boots, my other obsession is hats. I’ve got beanie hats in an array of different styles and colours, but I’d been after something a bit more muted compared…
This isn’t an article featuring tips on handling anxiety, more a personal musing on my own anxiety and fair warning too, it’s pretty long, though I hope not too rambling! Although I’m fairly adventurous I have an exaggerated anxiety response, even to seemingly mild stressors. Things I’m good at, things I enjoy and even some…
My daughter is animal mad, so for Christmas last year I bought her a 90 minute Alpaca walking experience at Charnwood Forest Alpacas in Derbyshire. An hour and a half from home, I thought it would make a great day out for us, so opted for an experience for the 2 of us, which we…
The path leading to the pods at Whitemead Forest Park Where Did We Go? Whitemead Forest Park Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4LA Tel: 03301 230374 Prices: From £48.00 per night for a glamping pod that sleeps up to 4 people Our Stay Setting off late on Friday afternoon, we’re well and truly in holiday mode…