As any outdoor adventurer will tell you, your hiking boots can make or break you. If your boots don’t fit correctly or are not the right kind of boot for the terrain, both your comfort and enjoyment levels plummet. It’s therefore essential that every adventurer has a high quality pair of […]
Did you know that a fire can destroy a tent in 60 seconds? I don’t know about you, but I find that terrifying. I’ve been lucky enough to never experience a tent fire, but even the thought of it makes me determined to do everything I can to […]
We’ve been to Stowe before, so I won’t bore you with the details again. Last week I was eager to spend some time with Finn. Working 50 hours a week doesn’t leave a lot of free time so I wanted to make the most of my day off. […]
One of the highlights of our recent trip to Norfolk was a morning at West Runton Beach. We parked in the car park on Water Lane (NR27 9QP) which costs £2.50 for the day. There are also public toilets and a small cafe here. It’s been a year […]
One of the challenges when camping with a toddler is getting them to nap during the day. We’re lucky in that Finn is a very good sleeper, and will quite happily fall asleep in the pushchair or car. It’s obviously too hot, and too bright, to sleep in […]
Just before our latest camping trip I got an email asking if I’d like to review some Baby BOGS boots for Finn. It couldn’t have come at a better time as I had just that morning been searching online for some wellies in his size. It had proved […]
At first you might think that travellers don’t necessarily visit London looking for a great outdoor adventure. It’s safe to say this city isn’t synonymous with hiking, camping, or other rural activities. In fact you could say that the closest thing to an adventure in London is weaving […]
Last week we headed to Norfolk for a couple of days to recharge our batteries and give our new tent an outing. We were both so busy in the run up that it was probably one of our least organised trips ever! We packed the morning we left, […]
I recently got the chance to try out a Hydro Flask on our trip to the Peak District a couple of weeks ago. After all the wedding/work/family craziness it was nice to get back to doing what I enjoy: spending time outdoors and trying out new kit! For […]
Firstly, a few notes on this post. It is designed to take the stress out of meal planning for your camping holiday. The planner includes three breakfasts and three evening meals, enough for a long weekend away for four people, plus a shopping list. I haven’t included any […]
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