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Tiny Campsites: 80 Small but Perfect Places to Pitch by Dixe Wills 3rd Edition | 1st April 2017 Check Price On Amazon.co.uk We love camping and we love little campsites, so as far as bedside reading goes, Tiny Campsites is pretty much perfect. I’m that obsessed with camping that I really do read guidebooks in…
Where did we go? Glamping ThropeLocated on the Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire borderTel: 07973294495Find out more here What did we think? This place has so much charm it’s difficult to pick what to talk about first. The accommodation is a glorious mad-cap assortment of tents and random vehicles, sporting an eclectic mix of interior design styles, ranging from…
What we tested NIWA Home 200 X2 Modular Solar System £149.99 from Portable Power Technology Buy it here What’s in the box? 2x 100 lumen lamps with dimmer switches 1x Modular charge controller with 3000mAh battery and USB outputs 1x 5W modular Polycrystalline solar panel 1x Modular high power USB hub with 2x USB outputs…
Clean boots, thanks to the Kärcher OC3 What we tested Kärcher OC3 Portable Cleaner RRP: £149.99 Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk Need to know Lighweight and compact 4-litre water tank 5 bar pressure Integrated lithium-ion battery Spray gun and hose stored internally when not in use Additional attachments available to purchase separately What we thought…
Chicoa Full Zip Macaroni Hoodie in Hot Pink Weird Fish, £70.00 Buy it here Product details Full length zip with metal Weird Fish logo pull Zip lining, hood lining and cuff lining all featuring a bold floral print Two side pockets Leather Weird Fish badge on the hem Non-iron fabric What I thought I was…
The North Face Women’s Drew Peak Hoodie £45 in store at Ultimate Outdoors Features Draw cord hood Front kangaroo style pocket 100% cotton Ribbed cuffs and hem The Verdict I’d been looking for something that would keep me cosy in the tent ruing our early spring camping trips, and a weekend away in Nottingham saw…
Where did we stay? Llyn Gwynant Campsite, Nant Gwynant, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4NW Gwynant.com The lowdown £9 – £11 pp/pn, reduced prices for kids Hot showers On site pizzeria Flat grass pitches Limited number of pitches available with EHU Dog friendly Stunning lakeside location 6m minimum space to be kept between tents from different groups…
I simply adore the time between Christmas and New Year. I’m lucky enough to have the entire week off, which means free time and the opportunity to go for plenty of walks in the hope of burning off some excess Christmas calories. Today that meant I also got the chance to put some new Heat…
What I tested Teva Arrowood Lux Mid WP Available in 3 colours: Grape Wine, Cognac and Black £120 Buy them here Product features Full-Grain Waterproof Leather Upper Waterproof Construction Float-Lite™ Midsole and Outsole Rubber Outsole Inserts PU Removable Sockliner The verdict Although they aren’t really meant to be a rugged all-season walking boot, we thought…
What I tested Brook Milatex Jacket in Black Was £150 Now £49.95 Buy it here Technical features Milatex 3000/3000 fabric Waterproof, breathable and windproof Warmth without weight Herringbone printed Tafetta lining Fully taped seams Adjustable rollaway hood Scooped back adjustable hem Adjustable cuffs and waist Inner map pocket The verdict The Tog24 Men’s Brook Milatex…
We think the Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 4 is the perfect weekend camping tent that’s fast and easy to put up by one person and offers spacious standing-height accommodation. Read on for our full review. What is it? Therm-a-rest Tranquility 4 tent Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk Technical features Freestanding tent, 4 or 6 man versions available…
Mpow 2 in 1 Clip on Smartphone Lens Mpow 2 in 1 Clip on Smartphone Lens Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk Technical details of Lens 10X Macro Lens 0.6X Professional Wide Angle High Definition Lens 37mm Thread Widely compatible with most iOS and Android smartphones If there’s one thing I love more than camping, it’s…