We review the best hiking and active clothing, outdoor gear, tents, camping gear, accessories, campsites and more.
Technical Specification Flysheet first / pitch as one 6 person capacity 3 bedrooms PU-coated 4000mm polyester with fully taped seams 185T Polyester breathable inner tent Polyethylene 1000D 140g/m² groundsheet Wrapflex poles Carry bag with handle Headroom: 190 cm Sleeping area: 8.8 m² Living area: 5.6 m² Pack size: Dia 50 x 85 cm Weight: 28.9…
Technical Features Waterproof membrane and upper Durable and breathable Mesh Lining Added deep sole grips Cushioned Footbed £29.99 from Mountain Warehouse The Adventurer Women’s Waterproof Boots have a rugged, chunky look but once on they actually feel quite dainty, thanks to their incredibly light weight. I’ve been using the boots for several months now, and…
What is it? HUBi 10k Solar Hub lighting & power systemRRP £215 Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk solartechnology.co.uk Technical specification 20w Solar Panel Solar Panel Stand 2 x LUMi 12v lights and mounting hooks Main HUBi 10A unit All connecting cables Two year worldwide warranty We tested the HUBi 10k priced at around £200 The…
The Lowdown 5m Flower Pattern Canvas Bell Tent zipped in groundsheet Flysheets covering vents and doors Comes in a carry bag Stockists This tent design is now out of stock. Shop similar bell tents on Amazon Shop similar bell tents at Mountain Warehouse Our Verdict We have a lot of friends will bell tents, so…
What we tested Cebe Origins Ski Goggles in Lime £54.95 from Trekwear Technical Features Large fit Category 2 Lens 100% UVA / UVB protection Visible light – 39% Double lens Anti-fog treatment Vent filters in 3D mesh 50 mm strap for a secure fit Our Verdict The Cebe Origins Ski Goggles look amazing and despite…
Altitude Extreme Mens Ski Gloves £59.99 Mountain Warehouse Technical Features Waterproof, windproof and breathable Taped seams Textured fingers for added grip Goggle wipe Nose wipe Extra warm insulation Wrist straps Our Verdict When snowboarding, gloves take an absolute battering, and never more so when learning. Falling over happens a lot, mountains are cold, and taking…
What is it? Greta Ladies Ski Jacket In Teal £139.99 Now £29.99 Mountain Warehouse Features Waterproof and breathable Fully taped seams Detachable hood Adjustable cuffs Snow gaiters at the waist Underarm ventilation zips Multiple pockets including two front zipped pockets, one zipped chest pocket, internal MP3, goggle and mobile phone pocket with one lift pass…
The Lowdown Fell End Holiday Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria pureleisuregroup.com Camping pods £40 per night Electric light, heater and power socket No tent pitches 5 star holiday park Tourers & motorhomes Static caravans Indoor swimming pool & gym Kids play area Shop, bar and restaurant Secluded woodland location The entrance to Fell End Holiday Park Our…
What is it? ZigZed microfibre Travel Towel RRP: £11.99 Product Details Lightweight and compact Towel measures 130 x 80 cm Mesh carry bag Super fast drying time Antibacterial Suede feel material Money back guarantee Stockists Check Prices On Amazon.co.uk Our Verdict Despite rarely traveling or camping light, I do prefer to save space wherever possible….
The Lowdown Eskdale National Trust Campsite, Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1THnationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/lake-district/eskdale-campsite Tents, campervans, motorhomes and glamping pods 110 seasonal pitches 2-night minimum stay Up to 2 dogs per pitch Basic camping pods from £100 for 2 nights Grass camping pitches without EHU from £48 for 2 nights Our Visit 26th September – 28th September 2014…
The Lotus Grill is a stunning bit of kit that we were excited to get our hands on. One of the joys of camping for me, is al fresco cooking and dining. I love the simplicity of cooking over an open fire or BBQ, and we’ve tried lots of different camping grills and BBQs over the years, read on to find out how the Lotus Grill measured up.
Where We Stayed Park Foot Caravan & Camping ParkHowtown Road, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2NA Tel: 017684 86309Website: parkfootullswater.co.uk The Lowdown Our Visit July 11th – July 13th 2014 The Verdict Park Foot have a great website and the interactive map which showed the site layout and pictures meant we knew exactly which field…