Most people think the biggest e-bike battery always wins, but it’s not that simple. I’ve watched more than one mate get stranded halfway up a muddy Lake District bridleway, cursing their “upgrade”. It’s like bringing a king size sleeping bag for a Dartmoor wild camp—big isn’t always best. Let’s sort
Most people grab any “waterproof” jacket on the sale rail, thinking all raincoats are basically the same. That’s a mistake you’ll only make once when you’re pitched up in a Welsh downpour, shivering, wishing you’d spent that bit more. I’ve done it—huddled by the stove with a cheap jacket that
Don’t get caught out thinking Cnicht is a soft walk just because it’s no Snowdon. This is a proper mountain, and it earns its nickname—the Welsh Matterhorn. If you’re after sweeping views, a sense of wildness, and the best ridge-walk in Snowdonia, you’re in for a treat. Leave the crowds
Let’s bust a common myth right out of the gate: bigger isn’t always better when it comes to rucksacks. I’ve made the mistake myself – lugging a 65-litre beast across Dartmoor for a quick two-nighter, only to realise I was carrying more dead space than gear. Trust me, it’s not
Most people think you need some fancy new gadget or expensive hobby to get the family outdoors. Let me tell you, that’s nonsense. My own family once spent a whole Sunday in the Cotswolds hunting for Tupperware boxes in the mud — and it was the most fun we’d had
Most people think if it says “waterproof,” you’re sorted. But I’ve seen too many soggy tents and jackets on Dartmoor trips to fall for that. Waterproof fabric is not all the same. Let’s break down which types survive the rain, keep you comfortable, and are worth lugging into the wild.
Most people think fire-making’s as easy as flicking a lighter. That’s great—until your lighter’s wet, or lost at the bottom of a boggy backpack. I’ve been there (cheers, Dartmoor in autumn), and trust me, it pays to know how to start a campfire without matches or a lighter. Whether it’s
Let’s get this out the way – camping doesn’t have to mean “sleeping on a soggy mat with toes going numb.” Some of us have done both, but here’s a secret: glamping pods with hot tubs in the Lake District might just ruin traditional camping for you – and that’s
Most people think you need to trek miles or chase after wild spots to get a proper camping fix in Worcestershire. Truth is, Hanley Swan gives you countryside, classic walks, and a real village welcome – all without the faff. If you’ve ever woken up drenched in a soggy field,
Most people think a cheap fan heater will keep their caravan warm all year. Truth is, that heat shoots up, disappears out the vents, and your toes stay like blocks of ice. If you’ve camped a wet Easter or tried a Scottish winter, you’ll know the cold starts from the
