Best Electric Coolbox and Camping Fridges
Let’s be honest – traditional coolboxes are great… until they’re not. Most of us have rocked up to a campsite with a stack of frozen blocks and blind optimism, only to find our cheese swimming by day two and the milk doing suspicious things by breakfast. I’ve watched perfectly good food turn to mush on […]
Best Portable Camping Toilets for Outdoor Adventures and Easy Clean-Up
Let’s be honest – nothing kills the camping buzz faster than a 3am trek to a freezing, muddy toilet block. I’ve done the soggy sock shuffle in the dark too many times, and after one particularly grim night in Snowdonia, I made a vow: never again without a proper camping loo. A reliable portable toilet […]
Best Power Packs for Camping UK: Top Portable Camping Power Banks Reviewed
Let me tell you – nothing tests your patience like watching your phone die just as the rain sets in and your torch flickers its final goodbye. I used to think a couple of small power banks and the car socket would see me through a weekend away. Then came a wet, foggy trip in […]
Best Camping Lights for Tents: Top Picks for Reliable Lighting
Most people think you can get by with just a torch or your phone light inside the tent. Trust me, you’ll only make that mistake once. Good tent lighting isn’t a luxury. When you’re battling rain, fumbling for toilet rolls in the dark, or trying to keep calm with your kids in a noisy storm, […]
Best Head Torch for Camping: Top Headtorches for Hiking and Fishing
Think head torches are just for late-night hikes? Think again. Once you’ve tried cooking, pitching a tent, or finding the loo in the dark with just your phone light, you’ll get it. I learned the hard way. Cold, soaked in the Lake District, trying to unzip my tent with one hand and hold a flickering […]
Best Folding Table Camping Picks for 2025
Let’s start with a common mistake – people think a folding camping table is just a “nice-to-have”. That it’s extra weight, or easy to skip. Then you try to cook a proper breakfast on your knees during an early Welsh rain, or serve tea from a dodgy plastic crate. Not fun. Trust me, I’ve been […]
Best Camping Heaters for Tents: Safe Heat for UK Campsites This Season
Let’s clear something up: most people think a thick sleeping bag is all you need to stay warm camping in the UK. Unfortunately, that’s very wrong! Truth is, UK nights can be brutally cold – rain or no rain. And if you’ve ever tried to get some shut-eye while your teeth are chattering, you’ll know […]
The Best Food for Camping: What to Pack and Eat for Easy Camp Meals
When camping, living off noodles and baked beans might technically work. But after a day on your feet, it won’t hit the spot. Good camp food isn’t just about filling your belly. It keeps you warm, gives you energy, and boosts your mood when the weather’s turned to mush. I’ve seen it myself. A mate […]
Best Camping Beds and Camp Cots for Comfy Sleep Under the Stars
A rough night’s sleep can take the shine off even the best camping trip. But just because you’re outdoors doesn’t mean you have to put up with lumpy ground and aching joints. The right camping bed – or camp cot, as our friends across the pond call it – can make a world of difference. […]
Best Bivvy Bags UK for Wild Camping: Top Picks for Staying Dry and Warm
Most people think you need a roomy tent to sleep wild in the UK. Truth is, I’ve had better nights (and survived nastier weather) in a well-chosen bivvy bag than in some so-called “waterproof” tents. If you want to keep things light, go stealth, or just avoid lugging a tent through bog and bracken, a […]