Gear

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 …

Finding the best sleeping bags here in the UK can really make or break any camping trip. They are also useful for kids’ sleepovers, caravanning, backpacking, using a campervan or hiking. Invest in the best lightweight sleeping bag the UK has to offer, for example, …

Burley bike trailer for one The idea of ferrying my daughter around in a kids’ bike trailer first occurred to me during a short break at Center Parcs. Long before I even had any children. While we took our own bikes there, many people hired …