What we tested The North Face Hike II GTX Walking Boots Size 6 (half sizes also available) £119 from E-Outdoor Waterproof nubuck upper Gore-Tex waterproof membrane Smartlite PU toe protection Northotic Pro premium EVA footbed with gel heel and Ortholite forefoot-Cushioning pads EVA Cradle support EVA CRADLE heel-stability technology Compression-molded EVA midsole Vibram rubber outsole…
It’s time to indulge your creative side! Get creative this Autumn and come up with a new design for Joules wellie. The winner will see their creation brought to life, as Joules will put the winning design into production, with all proceeds from the limited edition wellies going to charity – how cools is that?…
Our Stay Woodland Retreats at Fell End Holiday Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria pureleisuregroup.com 16th – 18th October 2015 About Fell End Woodland Retreats In March of this year, we stayed at Fell End Holiday Park in glamping pods and had a fabulous time, so when we found out about their new Forest Retreat Super Pods and…
Pictured Sherpa Rimjhim Hat – Rathee £25, Sherpa Rimjhim Handwarmers – Rathee £25, Sherpa Rimjhim Leg Warmers – Rathee £35 and finally, the beautiful Sherpa Tharu Scarf – Dasain Red £25 Who are Sherpa Adventure Wear? Paying homage to the unsung Sherpa heroes of Everest, Sherpa Adventure Wear make clothes for men and women, that…
We took the Aerobed Active Plus away with us on our latest weekend camping trip. Read on to see our pictures and to find out how we got on with it. What we tested Aerobed Active Plus Dual Chamber £129.99 Double airbed Carry bag 12v charger Mains plug charger 3 different inflation heads Coil construction…
We spent the weekend camping, and although it’s been beautiful, perfect Autumn weather, the air is crisp and wind is chilly even with the sunshine. With the evening temperature dropping down to 2 degrees though, night time in a tent, is cold. Me wearing Mountain Warehouse Fleece Jacket, Heat Holders Black Leggings & Karrimor Boots…
I’ve recently been writing about how much I love snowboarding in Whistler, Canada and with the changing of the season, my head is well and truly in mountain mode. Sadly, we have no plans to snowboard this year as I give my back time to heal properly, but I can’t help but feel the lure…
Ever fancied making your tent stand out in a fun and creative way? Now you can, with bright and funky tent stickers! Craftycampers have designed a choice of fun stickers, made specially for your tent! They are waterproof and durable self adhesive stickers with lots of colours and designs to choose from. Stickers are self…
Firstly I must point out this isn’t a sponspored post, I’ve not been asked to write this, I just love Whistler, I mean, really, really love. It’s just a bit of a bummer that I live in the UK though… I’ve been snowboarding for about 18 years now, and I go to the mountains at…
Mr CWS received the Convoy Traveler Blazer Safari £80 and for me, the Sunna Pullover in Deep Sea £45 Just before our trip to the Lake District last weekend, a parcel from Royal Robbins was delivered, containing a lovely ladies top and a men’s jacket. I wasn’t familiar with the Royal Robbins brand, so checked…
When Enterprise Rent-a-Car Magazine approached me and asked me to share a camping experience with them, my mind immediately went back to what proved to be one of my more ‘challenging’ camping experiences, proving that even we experienced campers don’t always get it right. Some people think those of us who love camping are crazy…….
Where we stayed The George Hotel Devonshire Street Penrith Cumbria CA11 7SU www.lakedistricthotels.net 26-27th September 2015 Our Stay One of my partners birthday presents this year, was a weekend break at the George Hotel in Penrith, which I booked through Secret Escapes. Whilst I’ve been signed up to Secret Escapes for a while, this was…