So what the heck is the Secret Camping Weekend then? Well, it’s a bank holiday weekend-long, pop-up, festival-feel campsite in Dorset where you’ll find heaps of activities during the day and a good old-fashioned knees-up by night. Read on to find out more. The inaugural Secret Camping Weekend is all about providing campers with fun,…
What is it? 5m Oxford Canvas Bell TentBoutique Camping, from £489.99Buy it here Technical Details Luxury grey bell tent with taped seams and a heavy duty zipped-in extra thick ground sheet Waterproof, mold resistant PU canvas coating Extra thick 5mm guy ropes, heavy duty Pegs; 6mm ground sheet pegs and 8mm robust groundsheets Spring loaded…
This sleeping bag is no longer available, you can find other double sleeping bags at Go Outdoors What is it? Outwell Cardinal Double Sleeping Bag RRP £139.99 The Outwell Cardinal sleeping bag is a double mummy style sleeping bag featuring Isofill Premium for warmth. The sleeping bag features a zipperless entry design, and incorporates an…
What are they? Woly Sport Anti-shock Plus 3D Insoles £9.99 fro Fresh Step Find out more Features Cushioned for maximum performance Breathable microfibre Shock-absorbing inserts As an over pronator with flat arches, I can’t wear any shoes without insoles, especially if I’m planning on walking any real distance. I must admit to having quite a…
Fed up of deflating air mattresses, rock hard SIMs or uncomfortable and rickety camp beds? Welcome the awesome new Outwell Centuple sleep system into your camping life, and you’ll never spend another uncomfortable night under canvas again. Read on to find out how we got on with the Outwell Centuple. Left: Padded top cover for…
We were lucky enough to get a good look around the new Rocky Mountain 5 Plus family tent earlier this year at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show, and think the BlackOut bedrooms will be especially attractive to families with young children. Family friendly features Getting up early when camping isn’t everyone’s idea of a…
What is it? The North Face Women’s 100 Glacier Full Zip Fleece Sweet Violet Stripe £43.50 from Simply Hike Features Zip-in compatibility Exposed centre front zip Two secure-zip hand pockets Shock-cord adjustment at hem Embroidered logo Ultraviolet protection factor UPF (30+) I’ve had my The North Face Glacier fleece for the past 6 weeks, and…
Perhaps you’ve never camped before and are convinced you’ll hate it or maybe you’ve camped in the past and hated every minute of it? If that sounds like you, read on for some simple tips that will transform your camping experience and have you falling in love with camping! 1. Be willing to have fun…
Last year I climbed Snowdon for the first time, and I noticed a disproportionately high number of fellow walkers wearing Osprey backpacks, it felt a little like they knew something I wasn’t privy to. I have to admit to only being vaguely aware of the brand up to that point. Actually, I’d always considered their…
We recently spent a few days staying at Juliots Well in north Cornwall and has an absolutely amazing time exploring a truly stunning area. The accommodation and the site were excellent too and we really can’t recommend it enough. Read on to find out more. Where did we go? South West Holiday ParksJuliots WellCamelfordCornwallPL32 9RFFind…
We’ve checked out what’s on offer at Winfields Outdoors for 2017 and hand-picked some of our favourites. If it’s family camping tents and gear you’re looking for, here’s a great place to start! The Nevada MP tent from Outwell is an all-time classic, proving highly popular every single year, newly updated for 2017. Outwell Nevada…
Blue Ridge Chair Works’ pieces are not only beautifully crafted with a zero waste policy, they’re both practical and durable – ideal for camping and the perfect addition to your glamping set-up. As well as being ideal for camping, we also think that Blue Ridge Chairs would also work well for LARP events, as modern…