Most people think you need the biggest, chunkiest bike rack for camping trips. I thought the same – until I watched a neighbour at the Lakes try to reverse with a bulky rack and three bikes wobbling behind his VW. It didn’t end well. The truth? It’s not about size.
Most people buy a cheap roll mat or dodgy air bed when first starting out. I did too, until I woke up with a cold back, rained on in Cornwall, and had to admit—comfort matters, especially on a wild British night. A self-inflating mattress isn’t just a posh luxury; it’s
Starting out with caravanning is exciting, but let’s be honest, it comes with a learning curve. One thing that often throws beginners is the toilet. Yep, that humble little loo in the corner that somehow works without plumbing. If you’re not sure how it all works, you’re not alone. I
Camping has changed a lot over the years. It used to be all about packing light – just the basics, a roll mat, and maybe a folding stool if you were lucky. These days? Big family tents are basically pop-up living rooms, and once you’ve pitched something the size of
Most campers think off-grid power means noisy petrol fumes, clunky leads, or wrestling with iffy campsite hook-ups that never quite work. I used to be one of them—until a stormy trip to Dartmoor trashed both my gas stove and my phone in one night. I swore I’d sort out proper
Most people reckon you need a big, tall tent for comfort on rugged trips. Truth is, big usually means bulky, wind-prone, and slow to pitch. These are three things you’ll regret halfway up a windswept hill. If you want something that’ll handle British weather, pitch fast in the rain, and
Think you need a massive, pole-juggling tent to camp in comfort with the family? Nope. The best inflatable tents (or air tents) give you all the space you need without the headache. Fast to pitch, rock-solid in bad weather, and – best of all – no fiddly poles to battle
Let’s bust a myth straight away: you do not need to splash out on posh hotels or pack your holiday around train times for a great adventure. Most people think campervan trips are just for the die-hards or retired folk with too much time. I’m here to tell you, that’s
Perhaps you have also thought you need a massive tent or that “awnings are just for caravans.” Wrong. Wrong. The right drive away awning for your campervan is a total game-changer. It gives you extra space, weather protection, and genuine freedom at camp – all without losing access to your
Let’s get stuck into the truth – most think you need a giant, heavy solar panel to stay powered off-grid. I used to lug around a clunky panel that barely fit in my old Berlingo. It was a pain, especially on wet weekends near Snowdonia. It turns out, you can
