Knots have many different uses and one of the most important skills required for surviving in the wild is knowing, not only how to tie them, but also which type to use for a specific situation. There are literally hundreds of different types of knots, but there are a few essential ones that one should know…
The Trail 5cm Double Self-Inflating Camping Mattress Review
Product: The Trail 5cm Double Self-Inflating Camping MattressAvailable at: Trail Outdoor LeisurePrice: £49.99Size when inflated: L186cm x W110cm x 5cmSize when deflated and rolled up: L55cm x W20cm x D20cm (approx.)Weight: 2.7 kgMy Rating: 9.1 out of 10 One could argue that the most important part of camp is the excitement that takes place during…
Olight H2R Nova – A Look At This Innovative Torch
I’m going to be taking a detailed look at the Olight H2R Nova torch/headlamp to see whether it stacks up to the seemingly glowing reviews that it gets… Overview The H2R Nova is available with two types of LED illumination – cool white (CW) and neutral white (NW). It’s powered by a single 18650 battery…
Sleeping Bag Buyers Guide – Making Sure You Get The Right One
Choosing the correct sleeping bag for the time of year and location that you will be camping at is vital to make sure that you have a comfortable and restful night’s sleep and to make sure that you wake up feeling refreshed and energised. There are literally hundreds of brands of sleeping bags, but they…
Mountain Hardwear Lamina 0 Sleeping Bag Review
Sleeping bags are an essential part of your camping kit list… if you don’t have the right type for the time of year and location that you will be camping at – then you could end up having a miserable, sleepless night. I’ve seen may novice campers, who don’t pay much attention when getting their…
A Camping Guide For Beginners – Tips For Your First Camp
If you’ve never been camping before – the idea of it all might seem appealing, but also a bit daunting… Where do you start? What do you need to take with you? What if you don’t have the right gear… A lot of these types of questions may pop into your head. The key is…
Camping In The Garden – An Ideal Time To Try Out This Fun Pastime
The Easter holidays have arrived! But alas, the lockdown has caused all those plans of going out and enjoying the sun to be dashed… Well, I always like to make the best of a bad situation and one of the things that I’ve wanted to do for a long time is to try camping in…
Fun Family Board Games – Codenames
2 weeks into the lockdown here in the UK – 18°c and the sun’s out… How are we going to entertain the kids (and adults…)? Board games, we thought, that’s what we’ll do! So, we looked up at the top shelf and our eyes fell on Codenames… we hadn’t played that for a while… Codenames…
Family Games To Play At Home – Making Staying At Home Fun!
Who would have thought the world would be where it is right now. The Coronavirus has taken mankind by surprise and we are being forced to change the way we live, even if temporarily… For those, like me, who love the outdoors – it’s kind of hard at the moment, however, we can still make…
A Look At The Trail Large Camping Gazebo Dome Shelter
Summer is just around the corner and so the new camping season is nearly upon us… One of the things that is just as important as a good tent is a good shelter to relax and mingle in during the day time… Obviously you want to take in the sun, but equally if it becomes…