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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 is it? Thule stir 35 Litre Backpack, Men’s and Women’s versions available in various colours RRP: £115 Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk Technical Features Easy access lid with protective storm flap StormGuard system combines a partial rain cover with a waterproof bottom liner to create a fully weather proof bag StormGuard provides better access,…
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…
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…
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…
What are they? Fitted bell tent rag rugs from Bell Tent Boutique 3m up to 6m half moon or full moon available Priced from £59.99 Buy them here When it comes to glamping, a tent carpet or rugs might not be the first thing on your mind, but boy can it make a difference to…
Tiny Campsites: 80 Small but Perfect Places to Pitch by Dixe Wills 3rd Edition | 1st April 2017 Check Price On Amazon.co.uk We love camping and we love little campsites, so as far as bedside reading goes, Tiny Campsites is pretty much perfect. I’m that obsessed with camping that I really do read guidebooks in…
Where did we go? Glamping ThropeLocated on the Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire borderTel: 07973294495Find out more here What did we think? This place has so much charm it’s difficult to pick what to talk about first. The accommodation is a glorious mad-cap assortment of tents and random vehicles, sporting an eclectic mix of interior design styles, ranging from…
What we tested NIWA Home 200 X2 Modular Solar System £149.99 from Portable Power Technology Buy it here What’s in the box? 2x 100 lumen lamps with dimmer switches 1x Modular charge controller with 3000mAh battery and USB outputs 1x 5W modular Polycrystalline solar panel 1x Modular high power USB hub with 2x USB outputs…
Clean boots, thanks to the Kärcher OC3 What we tested Kärcher OC3 Portable Cleaner RRP: £149.99 Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk Need to know Lighweight and compact 4-litre water tank 5 bar pressure Integrated lithium-ion battery Spray gun and hose stored internally when not in use Additional attachments available to purchase separately What we thought…
Chicoa Full Zip Macaroni Hoodie in Hot Pink Weird Fish, £70.00 Buy it here Product details Full length zip with metal Weird Fish logo pull Zip lining, hood lining and cuff lining all featuring a bold floral print Two side pockets Leather Weird Fish badge on the hem Non-iron fabric What I thought I was…