If you’ve got a dog and you live in the UK, you already know the drill – rain, drizzle, sideways rain, repeat. No matter the forecast, your pup still needs their daily sniff-around, which means you need a coat that keeps you dry, warm, and ready to face the elements.
There’s cold – and then there’s camping cold. Early starts, icy winds, and sitting still by the fire long after the sun’s gone. Staying warm out there isn’t a luxury – it’s survival. But bulky winter coats can be awkward, heavy, and a nightmare to stuff into your kit. That’s
Most people reckon any thick coat will do the job come winter. Tell you now: they’re wrong. I learned the hard way, stuck in a biting wind off the Northumberland coast, my so-called “winter jacket” flapping uselessly while the real campers around me smiled from inside proper parkas. Lesson learned.
You don’t need the biggest, bulkiest boots to take on Britain’s hills. But you do need a pair that can handle soaked trails, rocky scrambles, and long miles without shredding your feet. I’ve made the mistake – cheap boots, wet toes, and blisters the size of pound coins after a
Most people think a waterproof jacket’s “just in case” gear. Truth is, if you’re spending any decent amount of time outdoors in the UK, you’re going to get rained on. Doesn’t matter if you’re hiking in the Lakes, cycling to work, or just nipping to the shop, it’ll catch you
Everyone talks about fancy gear and high-tech socks, but here’s a truth you discover on any British hike: dry feet are everything. I’ve spent hours in the hills with water sloshing around my toes because I skipped good waterproofing. Once your boots soak through, it’s game over—blisters, cold feet, and
Most people think “any old waterproof trousers will do” for camping or hiking. I used to be one of them until a storm in the Lake District left me with damp pants and a grumpy mood for hours. Lesson learned: the right pair of waterproof trousers can make or break
Let’s be honest – camping in cold weather is no joke. One minute you’re toasting marshmallows, the next you’re shivering like a leaf because your clothes couldn’t keep up. That’s why a solid base layer is important if you love camping outside in the cold. Base layers are not just
Take it from someone who’s squelched through a Dartmoor bog with boots pretending to be waterproof – your socks matter, but your boots matter more. There’s no misery like cold, wet feet when you’re miles from the nearest pub. If you love the outdoors in Britain, waterproof walking boots aren’t
Let’s be honest – if you’ve ever tackled a muddy hill in the Peak District wearing old trainers, you already know the pain. Slippery paths, soggy socks, and blisters that make you walk like you’ve aged 40 years overnight. I’ve been there too. My first “hike” was more of a
