When I first started camping many years ago, it was with the bare minimum of gear. As the years have progressed (about 14 of them, give or take) my family unit has grown. I’ve developed an achy knee and a preference for not waking up with the ground pressing into my hip. I might not…
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…
What we tested Bracken Extreme Melange 3 in 1 Womens Jacket from Mountain Warehouse £89.99 Buy it here 3 in 1 jacket Waterproof Breathable Adjustable features What it is What the heck is a 3 in 1 jacket? A 3 in 1 jacket is two smaller coats that can be put together to make a…
Our first proper camping trip of the year for our household, hurrah! Once more we did the magical vanishing trick where we made all our gear vanish into a relatively small vehicle, though we’re now seriously considering adding a roof box so we have a little more room to start refining our camping experience. Our…
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…
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 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…
What we tested Tog24 Code 35L Rucksack Was £79.95 Now £39.95 Buy it here Technical features Padded lumbar support Rain cover Compression straps Walking pole attachment Bungee cord Reflective trim The lowdown Within 24 hours of receiving this backpack, we were off out for a hike, so I packed it and took it along with…