What are they? Reef Miss J-Bay Womens Flip Flops £49.99 from The Board Basement Buy them here What did I think? These Reef flip flips are actaully full grain leather sandals with a rubber sole. Unlike most flip flops I’ve had and the ones I normally use at the gym, these include an anatomical arch…
Circular walk, Hawse End to Catbells, Cumbria Start & End Point: Hawse End car park, CA12 5UE Distance: approximately 3.8 miles / 6.3 km Time Taken: approximately 2-3 hours Elevation: 500 metres Uphill: 2.5/5 Technicality: 2/5 Scenery rating: 4/5 Need to know: There are two scrambles, so despite this being a short ‘family’ walk, it’s…
We arrive at The Roaches late one morning on a crisp and warm autumn day despite my satnav choosing an absurd route, all winding and impossibly narrow single track lanes. I’ve never been keen on the name. The Roaches conjures up the image of skittering bugs and certainly not a majestic ridge of gritstone crags,…
The Airedale trousers feature Craghoppers’ AquaDry Membrane making them both waterproof and breathable. They also have a good amount of stretch making them very comfy, and essentially, easy to walk and scramble in.
The ultimate bell tent accessory, a portable wood burning tent stove is a warm and practical addition to your camping set up.
What is it? Ladies Merinolux Plaid Shirt, Autumn/Winter 2017 Available in Raspberry Crush (as shown) as well as Poseidon and Green Gables £80 Royal Robbins Buy it here What did I think? Though the inclusion of Merino wool always commands a premium, my first thought when I saw the £80 price tag of the Royal…
Idyllic countryside with abundant wildflowers, close proximity to dramatic Cornish coastline and a historic estate full of intrigue, and that’s barely scratching the surface. Since being abandoned in the 1940’s, the Fir Hill estate in Colan near Newquay, has recently been transformed into a stunning glamping site, providing stylish traditional Mongolian yurt accommodation. The yurts…
What is it? Swish To Go RRP: £3 Lemon Zest, Cool Mint & Mint Fresh options available Stockists Check Prices On Amazon.co.uk Boots Swish To Go What did we think? Swish To Go promises a handy way to keep your teeth clean and your breath fresh when you’re out and about. Each pack contains 6…
Who wants a boring plain navy blue or khaki green camp chair? Not us! If you feel the same, you’ll love the range of funky camping chairs available from Trail Outdoor Leisure which includes the Trail Deluxe Polka Dot Folding Festival Chairs that we tried out. Read on to find out what we thought of…
This is a rare personal post and one that isn’t particularly easy to write, but one I felt I needed to to enable me to make sense of the events that have happened over the last 2 weeks. Death is one of those subjects that’s difficult to talk about. We all fear it coming to…
The superstars of family camping, Outwell, have just launched a special edition of their popular Hartford tent. The inflatable Hartford 8SA tunnel tent sleeps 8 people making it ideal for big families. The Hartford 8SA tent is designed to be a home away from home, providing plenty of space for large families. It features luxury…
What is it? Griffin Reserve Power Bank 18,200 mAh Aailable in Black or Grey £42 Buy it here Technical details Two USB ports: max-rate charge port -12 watts of power (5 volts at 2.4 amps); standard-rate charge port – 5 watts of power (5 volts at 1 amp) Recharge from any wall charger, car charger…