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GLAMPING | Ultra-Quirky Glamping For Couples & Groups at Glamping Thorpe in Oxfordshire
ByShell Robshaw-Bryan March 28, 2017January 30, 2020

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…

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GEAR | NIWA Home 200 X2 Modular Solar System Review
ByShell Robshaw-Bryan March 27, 2017October 12, 2017

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…

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GADGETS | Kärcher OC3 Portable Cleaner Review
ByShell Robshaw-Bryan March 20, 2017November 23, 2020

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…

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GEAR | Weird Fish Chicoa Full Zip Macaroni Hoodie in Hot Pink – Review
ByShell Robshaw-Bryan March 19, 2017October 16, 2018

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…

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GEAR | The North Face Women’s Drew Peak Hoodie Review
ByShell Robshaw-Bryan March 5, 2017October 12, 2017

The North Face Women’s Drew Peak Hoodie £45 in store at Ultimate Outdoors Features Draw cord hood Front kangaroo style pocket 100% cotton Ribbed cuffs and hem The Verdict I’d been looking for something that would keep me cosy in the tent ruing our early spring camping trips, and a weekend away in Nottingham saw…

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CAMPSITES | Llyn Gwynant Campsite in Snowdonia, North Wales Review
ByShell Robshaw-Bryan January 19, 2017February 26, 2024

Where did we stay? Llyn Gwynant Campsite, Nant Gwynant, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4NW Gwynant.com The lowdown £9 – £11 pp/pn, reduced prices for kids Hot showers On site pizzeria Flat grass pitches Limited number of pitches available with EHU Dog friendly Stunning lakeside location 6m minimum space to be kept between tents from different groups…

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GEAR | Putting Heat Holders To The Test On A Frosty Morning Walk in Sandbach
ByShell Robshaw-Bryan December 29, 2016December 7, 2017

I simply adore the time between Christmas and New Year. I’m lucky enough to have the entire week off, which means free time and the opportunity to go for plenty of walks in the hope of burning off some excess Christmas calories. Today that meant I also got the chance to put some new Heat…

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GEAR | Teva Arrowood Lux Mid Walking Boot Review
ByShell Robshaw-Bryan December 22, 2016May 23, 2024

What I tested Teva Arrowood Lux Mid WP Available in 3 colours: Grape Wine, Cognac and Black £120 Buy them here Product features Full-Grain Waterproof Leather Upper Waterproof Construction Float-Lite™ Midsole and Outsole Rubber Outsole Inserts PU Removable Sockliner The verdict Although they aren’t really meant to be a rugged all-season walking boot, we thought…

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GEAR | Tog24 Men’s Brook Milatex Jacket in Black Review
ByAlistair Davitt November 19, 2016November 13, 2017

What I tested Brook Milatex Jacket in Black Was £150 Now £49.95 Buy it here Technical features Milatex 3000/3000 fabric Waterproof, breathable and windproof Warmth without weight Herringbone printed Tafetta lining Fully taped seams Adjustable rollaway hood Scooped back adjustable hem Adjustable cuffs and waist Inner map pocket The verdict The Tog24 Men’s Brook Milatex…

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TENTS | Utterly Superb! The New Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 4 Man Tent – Review
ByShell Robshaw-Bryan November 2, 2016August 7, 2019

We think the Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 4 is the perfect weekend camping tent that’s fast and easy to put up by one person and offers spacious standing-height accommodation. Read on for our full review. What is it? Therm-a-rest Tranquility 4 tent Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk Technical features Freestanding tent, 4 or 6 man versions available…

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GADGETS | Mpow 2 in 1 Wide Angle Lens & Bluetooth Selfie Stick Review
ByShell Robshaw-Bryan October 17, 2016August 7, 2019

Mpow 2 in 1 Clip on Smartphone Lens Mpow 2 in 1 Clip on Smartphone Lens Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk Technical details of Lens 10X Macro Lens 0.6X Professional Wide Angle High Definition Lens 37mm Thread Widely compatible with most iOS and Android smartphones If there’s one thing I love more than camping, it’s…

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GEAR | New LifeStraw Go With 2-Stage Filtration Review
BySuse Hammond-Pears October 17, 2016October 22, 2017

What we tested New LifeStraw Go with 2-stage filtration €54.95 Buy it here Technical features Uses replaceable activated carbon capsule to reduce bad taste, chlorine and organic chemical matter for up to 100 liters (26 gallons) Uses advanced hollow fiber membrane technology (0.2 microns) to remove waterborne bacteria and protozoa up to 1,000 liters (264…

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