Most people think you need a big, bombproof tent to survive UK weather. Truth is, the best backpacking tent is the one you actually want to carry. I’ve spent too many sodden nights in heavy, fiddly shelters, only to envy mates who carried half the weight and still stayed dry.
Don’t Let the Cold Ruin Your Trip – Pick the Right Sleeping Bag If you have ever been backpacking or wild camping, you definitely will understand how essential keeping warm is. You just need something reliable to help you withstand mother nature when it starts throwing its worse at you.
Most People Think a Down Jacket Is Enough… Until It Starts Chucking It Down. Here’s the thing: down jackets are brilliant for warmth, but once they get wet, it’s game over. They soak up water fast, lose insulation, and suddenly you’re cold, damp, and counting the minutes until the rain
Most People Think You Need a Giant Tent for Comfort… Truth is, you can bring the fanciest tent to a soggy field and still wake up stiff and cold if you pick a rubbish sleeping surface. I’ve woken up shivering on cheap plastic blow-ups – and trust me, nothing ruins
Ask any seasoned UK camper what they miss most outdoors, and they’ll say, “A proper brew.” Most people think they can just chuck a pan over a camp stove and call it sorted. But when the rain’s hammering down and you’re desperate for tea, a real camping kettle isn’t just
If you think you just need a big battery and you’re set for anything, you’re dead wrong. I’ve seen new campers lug kitchen-sized power stations into muddy fields, only to run out of juice before dawn—or worse, fry their precious gadget with the wrong setup. Power matters more than ever,
