We review the best hiking and active clothing, outdoor gear, tents, camping gear, accessories, campsites and more.
What is it? The North Face Men’s Quest Jacket in Black £72.95 Buy it here Jacket features Lightweight Waterproof Lined hood Elasticated cuffs Zipped pockets Adjustable hood Mesh lined The verdict My dad needed a decent waterproof jacket, so when we were given the opportunity, he was the perfect person to test out The North…
Where did we stay? Wigwam® Holidays Ribble ValleyMoorgate FarmDinckleyBlackburnLancashireBB6 8AN www.wigwamholidays.com Need to know £75 per cabin per night for 2 people Discount when booking 5 nights or more Arrivals from 3pm departure by 10:30am Cabins all have heating, electricity, kitchen, bathroom, outdoor firepit and outdoor seating Cabins sleep up to 4 people Bedding and…
What we tested Grizzly Guardian 1.5L Camping Kettle £29.99 Buy it here What did we think? There are two things that we noticed immediately about this kettle, the fact that it’s very light despite having a respectable 1.5l capacity and the design of it’s base. At 308g the kettle is extremely light, making it suitable…
What is it? Discovery Adventures Stretch Jacket Electric PinkCraghoppers RRP £175.00NOW £52.50 Buy it here Technical features What did I think? The vibrant hue of the bright pink Craghoppers Discovery Adventures Stretch Jacket might not be for all, but I adore bright colours! For Autumn and Winter walking in particular, it’s a nice way to…
Where did we go? Round the Woods luxury yurts Morton Lane Weston Longville Norwich NR9 5JL FInd out more What did we think? Having never been to Norfolk before and loving this time of year, I was particularly excited about our visit to Round the Woods. After leaving work early on the Friday we set…
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…
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…