Gear

If you like to spend a lot of time outdoors during the great British summer, then you need the best camping fridge you can find! Not only for camping, the best 12V fridge or other kind of portable cooler is ideal for barbecues and parties …

Want to find the best camping radio but not sure where to start? Then this guide is for you. If, like me, you have a keen interest in outdoor travel and in music, buying the best portable radio for camping ensures you can listen to …

If you want access to power when living outdoors or off-grid, then you need a camping generator. These portable little machines can provide the whole family with enough energy for cooking, lighting, working and playing. A good portable generator for camping can also ensure you …

Reclining camp chairs are an absolute must for me. Having a dodgy back, my downtime tends to involve as much lying down as possible – whether that’s reading a book or watching a film in the bedroom or lounging in the sun. When you suffer …

Who knew that a collapsible saucepan was even a thing? Well they are perhaps a well-kept secret among hikers, caravanners and campers. The rationale is simple – why would you pack a normal saucepan when you can take something much less bulky along on your …

Choosing the best gifts for hikers can be tricky, especially when you’re not an outdoorsy sort yourself. What kind of items would actually constitute welcome gifts for backpackers or trekkers? Yes, you can buy some sort of travel gear that’s practical, but it’s always better …

Suitcases and backpacks are the best known luggage types used for travel within the UK as well as overseas, but have you considered a wheeled duffel bag? Something of a hyrid between several types, this sort of luggage has a lot going for it. Frankly, …

Perhaps you’re wondering whether you really need a one – or already have your heart set on a silk sleeping bag liner for summer. Maybe you’re seeking a fleece sleeping bag liner for camping in the UK during the colder months, or want to find …

We all know that using the most comfortable camping bed you can find can make sleeping outdoors so much better. But what about when you’re what’s known among sufferers as a ‘spiney’ – a person who suffers from chronic pain? Finding the best camping beds …

So our search for camping products begins – including a double camping stove. Because our classic VW Camper has now left the premises. We just weren’t using it enough to justify keeping it, so after 17 years of ownership it’s gone off to its lovely …