We’ve long been fans of bell tents and are head over heels in love with our new 6m Boutique Camping rainbow bell tent. Each time we’ve used it it’s drawn admirers, so we thought we’d feature it here and let you have a look at it. At 6m wide it’s bigger than our previous bell…
This was the first weekend in many months that we’d planned to spend at home, mainly so I could catch up on some feature writing. After working all Saturday morning however, by midday I needed some outdoors time, and so I promptly decided I wanted to go kayaking (not that I’m at all impetuous). Where…
We’re huge fans of Royal Robbins and they’ve got some lovely travel and adventure clothing new in for the summer, so we thought we’d let you know! This season, Royal Robbins has upped its game on using innovative, versatile fabrics that really deliver. Fine tuning the fit of clothing and using a lovely nature-inspired colour…
Hypercool is the brand new portable cooler that chills canned drinks in 60 seconds and we think it’s perfect for camping and days out. There’s some exceptionally clever tech behind this must-have outdoors gadget, which I don’t really understand, so let’s just say, it works like magic. For chilled drinks, all you need to do…
What we tested Primus Onja double camping stove Powered by Primus 100 g, 230 g or 450 g canister gas Stockists €129.95 from Primus Buy it here Check Price On Amazon.co.uk The lowdown The first thing that struck us about the Onja stove was the design. It’s so sleek and hip looking, I didn’t know…
We’ve teamed up with the lovely folks over at EcoZoom and in our latest competition, we’re giving away the fabulous Versa Rocket Camping Stove worth £109.95. Entries are now closed, and we’ve chosen the winner… Competition Winner We would like to thank everyone for their entries, we had some brilliant ones, but after a lot…
What Is It? Outdoor ‘tiny houses’ from Superglamp Cabins sleep up to 4 adults Includes a kitchen, table, storage and en-suite shower room Outdoor space with BBQ area and optional hot tub Can be adapted and built to your specific specification Planning permission not needed What Did We Think? The best way to describe Superglamp,…
There was a time when the mere thought of going tech-free left me feeling panicky. I felt my life was far too interesting and fun to simply keep it all to myself. Looking back of course, part of me was seeking validation and I also had a fear of missing out which lead to me…
As national walking month comes to a close, if you’ve been inspired to pull on your walking boots and get out there, read on for 5 good reasons to use walking poles. The first proper Lake District walk I went on, I headed to my nearest outdoor shop and in a panic, bought a bunch…
Aimed at young families who are about to embark on their first camping holiday, the team behind Kids Camping Store have put together a fabulous new website, packed full of handpicked family camping gear. Parents Glen and Amanda felt that camping would provide them with the perfect way to spend quality time with the kids,…
There are currently two design options available, Gigsak Daisy £30 and the Gigsak Plaid £45, you can buy them here. What is it? The Gigsak is a multi-functional picnic blanket, which also doubles up as a handy rain shelter. Turn it around, and you can sit inside it to keep dry during shower. Not only…
With the summer festival season not too far away, we’ve teamed up with EasyCamp to bring you the chance to win a funky Tribal Colour Tipi Tent. Read on to find out how to enter. The Prize EasyCamp Tribal Colour Tipi Tent Worth £89.99 Sleeping four in a fast pitching design, the distinctive style of…