Archive for the ‘Camp’ Category
10 of the best spots for canoe camping

If you’re fortunate enough to live close to a river, then throwing some kit into a kayak, canoe, coracle or even on a dinghy, is a brilliant way of escaping, and finding the best wild camp spots.
4 ways to camp this weekend

From kayak camping down to sleeping in a Bivvy - 5 Ways to go Camping Now
New kit we like: Mammut Lahar Down EMT
Anyone planning on a trek before the summer season gets underway needs a sleeping bag like the Mammut Lahar Down EMT Spring.
New kit: The instant beach hut

One of the more eccentric products we’ve had land in our inbox this month: “Who hasn’t longed for their very own beach hut after enjoying a picnic on the beach being buffeted by wind and sand? But with some of the traditional wooden ones costing up to £180K, the OLPRO Beach Hut tent, with an […]
New kit we like: The Primus Eta Spider

More Swedish ingenuity from Primus, this time in the form of the fast-heating Eta Spider stove for two.
OAG Christmas gift ideas

Just in case you’re having a last minute panic…here are some present ideas for OAG types in the family. They may just help you look thoughtful and original in your Christmas gift selections.
How to make a wooden spoon

A small wooden spoon is essential camping kit; it’s lightweight and will last for seasons. Chief whittler Aran Beesley shows us how to make your own
Into the wild

Wild food and camping aficionado, Nick Weston expounds the beauty of stripped-backed camping.
How to build a Wig Wam

Whether the weather’s playing ball or the heavens have opened, a Wigwam on the beach or in the garden will keep you sheltered from the elements, give the kids a handy hideout, or just get a few lengthy stares from passing dog walkers. Here’s how to make your own WigWam
Wild Nettle Risotto

Next time the cupboards are looking bare, head down the garden. Seconds from your back door you can find some of nature’s healthiest and most nutritious offering; the humble nettle. Head outside, don you gloves and look for young nettles (one’s that have yet to flower). Make sure you pick only pick the tips, the […]