We review the best hiking and active clothing, outdoor gear, tents, camping gear, accessories, campsites and more.
What we tested Orla Kiely A Frame Tent was £100 now £65 Berth: 2 Pitched Size: 320cm x 150cm Pack Size: 82 x 13 x 13cm Hydrostatic Head: 3000mm Design: A Frame Buy it here The verdict I couldn’t quite believe just how tiny the tent was when packed down. It comes in a beautiful,…
What we tested Pacy II £110 All conditions riding boot The Original Muck Boot Company Buy them here The verdict Being a bit of a riding kit junkie, I jumped at the chance to review the Pacy ll All-conditions riding boot from the Original Muck Boot company. On first glance, they look rugged and the…
What we tested Hydro Flask Water Bottle 32 Oz widemouth flask TempShieldTM Protected Keeps cold up to 24 hours Keeps hot up to 6 hours 18/8 Pro Grade Stainless Steel BPA-Free and Phthalate-Free Durable, sweat-free powder coat finish (or our Classic Stainless option) Lifetime Warranty Stockists Amazon Wildbounds Hydro Flask Quite honestly, when it comes…
What I tested Royal Robbins Women’s Jammer Capri in Khaki £50.00 Natural Fit Shaped to skim the body for a flattering fit that allows ease of movement Wrinkle resistant Lightweight and quick drying UPF 50+ protection Buy them here What I thought Quite aside from being utterly delighted that they fit (US 10/UK 14),…
What I tested Tog24 Byte Women’s TCZ 300 Jacket in Berry Was £69.95, now £29.95 Buy it here Technical details TCZ 300 fleece Breathable Warmth without weight Honeycomb textured fleece Full length zip with inner placket Bound hood Adjustable hem and cuffs Lower secured zipped pockets Anti-pill face Easy care and fast drying Thumb holes…
We’ve long been fans of bell tents and are head over heels in love with our new 6m Boutique Camping rainbow bell tent. Each time we’ve used it it’s drawn admirers, so we thought we’d feature it here and let you have a look at it. At 6m wide it’s bigger than our previous bell…
What we tested Primus Onja double camping stove Powered by Primus 100 g, 230 g or 450 g canister gas Stockists €129.95 from Primus Buy it here Check Price On Amazon.co.uk The lowdown The first thing that struck us about the Onja stove was the design. It’s so sleek and hip looking, I didn’t know…
What we tested Bracken Extreme Melange 3 in 1 Womens Jacket from Mountain Warehouse £89.99 Buy it here 3 in 1 jacket Waterproof Breathable Adjustable features What it is What the heck is a 3 in 1 jacket? A 3 in 1 jacket is two smaller coats that can be put together to make a…
Our first proper camping trip of the year for our household, hurrah! Once more we did the magical vanishing trick where we made all our gear vanish into a relatively small vehicle, though we’re now seriously considering adding a roof box so we have a little more room to start refining our camping experience. Our…
What Is It? Outdoor ‘tiny houses’ from Superglamp Cabins sleep up to 4 adults Includes a kitchen, table, storage and en-suite shower room Outdoor space with BBQ area and optional hot tub Can be adapted and built to your specific specification Planning permission not needed What Did We Think? The best way to describe Superglamp,…
There are currently two design options available, Gigsak Daisy £30 and the Gigsak Plaid £45, you can buy them here. What is it? The Gigsak is a multi-functional picnic blanket, which also doubles up as a handy rain shelter. Turn it around, and you can sit inside it to keep dry during shower. Not only…
Despite having heaps of camping gear, and a tent for every occasion, no matter how much we love camping, we do still sometimes crave an easier weekend break. So when Wendy at Canvas and Clover got in touch and invited us for a stay, we were delighted to accept. Where did we go? Canvas and…