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Another perfect blue sky day at Shell Island The Lowdown Shell IslandLlanbedrGwyneddNorth WalesLL45 2PJ £7.25 per adult£3.00 per child£2 per dog shellisland.co.uk Shell Island does get cut off from the mainland, so be sure to check tide times Shell Island is the UKs biggest campsite, and with a whopping 300 acres of space, you can…
What is it? PackTowl Personal travel towel Travel towel with hanging loop and zipped storage bag Highly absorbent Ultra compact and light Various sizes available Anti bacterial Sizes S through to XXL Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk What we thought I got to try a couple of travel towels recently, and they are great, so…
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…
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…
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…
Hello! It’s been a while since I had time to guest spot here at Camping with Style – it’s lovely to be back! Shell has very kindly asked me to review a backpack and so without further ado, I’d better tell you what I thought about it. What I Tested Spiral OG Glow in the…
Let’s go walking! Where We Were New members walking weekend, 24th – 26th July 2015 8 Mile Lakes & Shores Walk, Buttermere, Cumbria largeoutdoors.com The Lowdown I’ve always been ever so slightly intimidated by hardcore walkers, what with their fancy walking gear, OS maps in waterproof pouches hanging around their necks and their general air…
What We Tested Madru Sleeping Block , £14.99 www.madrumade.com The Lowdow Madru are a UK startup aiming to help campers, travelers, and festival goers to sleep easy in style with the world’s best sleeping mask, the Madru Sleeping Block. One of the things I like least about camping is being woken up early. I wear…
I’ve previously mentioned how much I love bargain shops, it’s bit of a guilty pleasure of mine and on many a lunch break, you can find me aimlessly wandering around the isles. My last bargain purchase was a collapsible sieve and a washing up bowl, perfect for camping and just what I was looking for,…
Where We Went Talacre Beach Holiday Park Station Road Talacre Flintshire North Wales CH8 9RD www.darwinescapes.co.uk The Lowdown 10 minute walk across sand dunes to the fabulous Talacre Beach Modern 5 star facilities Go Active accredited Indoor pool and gym Bar and restaurant Static caravan holiday park Family friendly activity and entertainment programme Holidays start…