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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…
We finally had a chance to sit down and write out our family camping packing list, to make sure we collected everything up, so I thought I would share this with you. Everyone’s camping list ends up being different, but if you’re struggling to make sense of what you’ll need to go camping, or if…
Despite having heaps of camping gear, and a tent for every occasion, no matter how much we love camping, we do still sometimes crave an easier weekend break. So when Wendy at Canvas and Clover got in touch and invited us for a stay, we were delighted to accept. Where did we go? Canvas and…
What I tested Vignemale Print Ladies Mid-Layer Breathable €59,95 from Berg Outdoor here The Lowdown I’ve had this top for close to two months, and I wear it every opportunity I get. It’s really good at keeping me warm without being bulky or too warm, it’s versatile enough to wear as a top in it’s…
What we tested Keen Uneek Sandals Flat cord or round cord versions available Supportive heel strap Interlocking cords Bungee locking system Anatomical foodbed £79.99 from Keen Footwear The Lowdown There’s no denying that the design of these shoes makes them stand out. Made from two lengths of flat or round bungee cord, these sandals are…
In the ’70s, an Irish poet named Austin Clarke published a poem entitled ‘The Blackbird of Derrycairn’. It’s a clever poem, based on an 18th century ossianic lay. In his version Clarke makes commentary about the role of religion and government. I studied this poem, amongst many other works, in my (distant, and growing further…
Referring to myself as a novice walker doesn’t seem right, as though learning to walk is a recent skill I’m yet to fully master. When it comes to hill walking however (or ‘Munro Bagging’ as it’s known in Scotland), I truly am a novice. We love walking, but we don’t consider ourselves ‘proper’ walkers. Previously…
What I tested Regatta Kids Stormcloud Junior Welly Wellington Boots in Purple Vulcanised natural rubber construction – durable weather protection Natural cotton lining Easy pull handles EVA comfort footbed Outdoor Look £12.50 As of last November we moved away from our urban home and to a more suburban location, with the countryside close enough to…
Which of these camping achievements can you proudly (or not so proudly!) claim to have? Take a look at our camping achievement badges below and figure out what kind of camper your are. 1. Battler of the elements You’ve camped on more than one occasion in a gale, snow, high winds and/or torrential downpours…and you…
Camping has come a long way in the last few years, with the quality, variety and the general design of camping gear being better than ever. If like us, you like to camp in comfort and prefer to glam up your camping trips, read on to see our pick of the best glamping gear and…
There’s nothing more magical than waking up in a tent, and hearing the waves gently lapping and sea birds chattering. We’re suckers for coastal camping, and we’ve snuck some of our favourites in, as we round up some of the most spectacular coastal campsites in Wales. 1. Cae Du Campsite, near Tywyn, Wales The location…