Gear

I realised I was a bit behind in the world of camping when I got the inspiration for this best inflatable tents post! Though we’ve invested in other outdoor gear since parting with our old VW camper last year, I was slightly surprised to hear …

This guide to the best head torch in the UK came about after posting articles on the finest fairy lights for camping and the top camping lanterns. While they’re great items for decorating your pitch and seeing your way when indoors, you might well need …

This post is one of a series on the best camping lights in the UK (within this site’s travel gear category). Having covered fairy lights to decorate your pitch, I’m now taking a look at a more practical form of illumination. Hence this guide to …

We all love to see a string of tiny lights illuminating the patio, dining terrace or beer garden, but what about camping fairy lights? Not only can this bit of camping kit help you find your way in the dark, it also brighten the dullest …

If you want to find stylish orthopedic shoes in the UK, then you’re far from alone. I’ve had spinal surgery twice, and wearing comfortable, shock-absorbing footwear on an everyday basis is an absolute must. If you like to find good travel gear, then well-fitting shoes …

If you need to find the best portable BBQ in the UK, then you’re exactly where you should be! As a couple and then a family, we’ve been using portable BBQs for years when away in our old VW campervan, or at the beach and …

Why a back support backpack? Whether you’re a ‘spiney’ like me or not (two back surgeries plus countless injections, MRIs, painkillers, physio and the rest), you really do need to look after what holds you upright! Which is precisely why you need the best ergonomic …

Want to find the best Dutch oven for camping? Welcome. We love the outdoor life and campfire cooking is such an essential part of the experience. To be honest, I hadn’t even heard of a Dutch oven until someone introduced me to them a while …

Having covered the top camping beds for adults (including those who, like me, have a bad back), it’s now the turn of the smallest member of the family. While older kids can do fine with a regular air mattress or folding camp bed – the …

Taking a set of folding solar panels with you when you go camping means you can benefit from free energy to power your electricals. You could also use this camping gear at home, especially if you want to power items outdoors when you’re out in …