Wild camping at its best. From bivi tents and hammocks to all the camping gear you’ll need for getting out into nature.
The sound of the ocean waves, a BBQ under the stars and nothing but everything that Mother Nature has to offer; what could be more relaxing and beautiful than camping on the beach? However, one of the most common concerns of outdoor lovers is whether they will incur a penalty for pitching their tent along […]
Is It Illegal To Camp On The Beach. What Are You Risking? Read More »
Can we go camping? What’s the latest on Covid, lockdown and camping? Read our guide (updated weekly) to what we can and can’t do and what might happen next.
Covid, Camping, Lockdown (Updated: 19th April 2021) – Can We Camp now? Read More »
What do you buy the camper in your life? What do you put on your own present wishlist? Have a look at these lovely ideas – from motorhome Lego to a portable camp washing ‘machine’.
40 Great Gifts For Campers And Outdoors Types Read More »
Use your campervan all year round with our guide to the best campervan heaters and ways to keep warm – portable electric and gas, installed parking heaters and more. Stay warm!
Campervan Heaters – Buyers Guide [2023] Read More »
We camped alongside a couple of car-campers recently – at a respectful distance, of course. They had a great set-up, involving roof tents and awnings. It looked cool, but should you buy a roof tent? Find out here.
Roof Tents – Camping Gear For Masochists, Or A Perfect Penthouse? Read More »
Everything you need to know about campervan security – from caravan and motorhome alarms to sensor lights, trackers and more. Learned the hard way! Let’s beat the campsite burglars!
Campervan, Motorhome and Caravan Security (Beat The Burglars) Read More »
Campervan or caravan? Baffled by the pros and cons? Take our ever-so scientific test to find out which is the one for you.
Campervan Or Caravan? Take The Test Read More »
While we can’t explore the world’s campsites in our tents and campervans, we can still explore at home. Here are the best quick-erect tents for stargazing and night sky watching.
The Best Stargazer Tent Guide – Stargazing Tents For Quick And Easy Camping Read More »
Which are the best BPA-free water carriers and water containers for camping? We know! See what we’ve tested and check out our favourites for tent campers, campervanners and backpackers.
Water Containers And Storage For Camping – BPA-free Read More »
A map may be a thing of beauty, but hikers and bikers who are always exploring new areas may not want a houseful of physical maps. Is a walking or cycling app the answer? We look at the best from Ordnance Survey, Viewranger and more.
The Best Apps For Walkers, Hikers And Bikers Read More »
We love a space-age tent, a bit of glamping canvas or an all-mod-cons campervan, but we also like simplicity too. So, get those campfires blazing and rig up that tarp!
Take One Tarp…Make 66 Camping Shelters (How to) Read More »
Stealth camping, car camping, makeshift campervanning…call it what you will, it’s simple, cheap and spontaneous. Follow our guide to turning your car (or small van) into a part-time camper.
Camp In Your Car? Here’s how! (Our Guide to Car Sleeping) Read More »
How fantastic that people are rediscovering our countryside. What’s not fantastic is that we now have an epidemic of litter, dog dirt, human waste in woods and lay-bys and mess left by fly-campers. So what can we do?
Litter, Fly-camping, Dog Dirt And Worse? Let’s Keep Camping Beautiful Read More »
After our guide to the best tents for stargazing, join us on an starry trip to the UK’s dark sky parks & campsites with perfect skies.
Campsites For The Best Dark Sky Stargazing Read More »
Sometimes you just want to escape! Thinking about wild camping can be more fun than the actual experience…unless you get the equipment right. There’s no better way to enjoy it than taking minimum camping gear and a reliable bivvy/bivi bag or hammock.
Wild Camping With Minimal Kit – It’s Bivvy Tent Marvellous! Read More »
How to make homemade wet wipes for camping, wild camping and travels. Easy, plastic-free, zero waste for quick clean-ups or when there’s no shower
Homemade Natural Wet Wipes For Camping – Easy recipe Read More »
If you’ve tried trickling water from a drinking flask to wash the mud off your dog’s paws, get the sand off a surfboard or wash your hair while wild camping, we’ve found the answer – a portable camping shower.
Portable Camping Showers Best For 2023 Guide Read More »
We love bivvy camping, especially off the ground, safe from bugs and midges. Here are some of the best bivvy hammocks and tree tents we’ve tested.
Which Bivvy Hammock? A Head-to-Head Best Tree-Tent Test Read More »
Camping and foraging for mushrooms are the perfect recipe for a wild weekend. Our expert tells you what to look for.
Tasty Camping Cooking And The Magic Of Mushrooms Read More »
We set our testers the challenge of making a meal using some of the most popular woodburning camping stoves – the Frontier, the EcoZoom Versa, the tiny Woodgas stove and the high-tech Biolite. Plus the Solo Stove gasifying model and more. See how they fared.
Woodburning Camping Stoves guide – Give up the gas? Read More »
Caribbean-blue sea, white sand, mountains…the Isle of Mull has become one of our favourite places to camp. Here’s our guide to a perfect five days of camping and exploring.
Camping In Scotland – Wild Camping On The Isle of Mull Read More »
Forage for wild garlic (responsibly and carefully) and make these simple camping-friendly recipes. Vegetarian options too.
A Wild Garlic Primer Read More »
Build your own rocket stove for super-efficient camp cooking using just twigs. Plus some recommendations for options if you’re not into DIY.
Camping With A Rocket Stove – Plus Build Your Own Read More »
What a surprise Anglesey has been. Perfect beaches and coves, forests, castles, brilliant birdlife and we even had four days of sun. Lots of campsites to choose from and 125 miles of coastline to explore. We loved it.
Britain’s Best Beaches? Camping on Anglesey Read More »
We’ve come up with a smart solution for a compromise mini-camper that cost less than £350. Perfect for quick overnight stops between campsites.
Car Camping – How I Turned A Car Into A Campervan Read More »
Taking a musical instrument on your travels is fun, but what’s the best instrument for portability and versatility? A travel guitar? An ocarina? We have the surprising answer!
What’s The Best Musicial Instrument For Camping? Read More »
Experience beats stuff any day. So, Carl Wild found the perfect present for his dad – a weekend of camping and learning to map-read in the Yorkshire Dales.
The Gift Of Map-Reading – Rambling With Intent Read More »
Should you buy a wood so that you can camp in peace and quiet? We’ve been exploring the possibilities. Read our guide to buying your own woodland.
Can I Buy My Own Woodland For Camping? Read More »
Mountains and moors, a coast with miles of empty beaches, forests and lakes…what an amazing place Northumberland is. So, pack your camping kit and start exploring the land of Hadrian’s Wall, perfectly dark skies and stunning castles.
Camping in Northumberland Read More »
The loveliest places to camp, eat and visit in the Lake District at any time of year. Share your tips and your favourite Cumbrian campsites, cafés and more.
Camping, Walking And Eating In The Lake District Read More »
