CAMPING ON THE NC500
I have been very fortunate to have lots of opportunities to explore Scotland over the years, by car, motorbike, train and on foot. I often say that Glencoe is my favourite place in the world, and I mean it, but … Continued
KEEPING WARM IN A SLEEPING BAG
When researching online for a decent but good value sleeping bag earlier this year, I saw a few comments from people complaining that they’ve camped in a three-season bag in four degrees and had to “wear clothes”, suggesting that the … Continued
REVIEW | OEX FATHOM EV 300 SLEEPING BAG
Buying outdoor gear is a minefield, and when it comes to sleeping bags there is no exception. Look on any outdoors website or in any outdoors store and you will be faced with a whole host of options – ranging … Continued
ELEVEN USEFUL CAMPING BITS AND BOBS
Ah camping. One of the best ways to spend time outdoors. Whether you base yourself at a particular site for a week and explore the area around you, or walk/ride/drive from place to place to make the most of the … Continued
REVIEW | 8K FLEXWARM HEATED JACKET
Normally when I go on a motorcycle road trip I need all the layers I can carry. And so when I was offered one of the new 8K Flexwarm heated jackets to try out on my trip up to the … Continued
REVIEW | OUTXE RUGGED POWER BANK
I love to get out and about and enjoy all the things the great outdoors has to offer. But I also like my tech, and will almost always have an array of gadgets with me whenever I go off on … Continued
OUTDOOR BLOGGERS WEEKEND 2018 | DALBY FOREST
One of the best things about the Outdoor Bloggers network is that we get to meet and get to know fellow bloggers at our annual camping weekends. Over the last few years we’ve had camping meet-ups in Edale, Llyn Gwynant … Continued
WALKING TO DALBY FOREST
On day two of our Outdoor Bloggers weekend in North Yorkshire, we decided it was only right and proper that we did a bit of exploring of the local area. We decided to walk into Dalby Forest on the southern … Continued
GLAMPING WITH HIDDEN VALLEY YURTS
My holidays come in varying types. Sometimes I will camp. This will involve a tent, a camp stove (or maybe just a pub), a communal ablutions block, and being outdoors for pretty much 24 hours a day. Sometimes I will … Continued
REVIEW | BRAVEN 405 PORTABLE SPEAKER
I love music. I rarely am anywhere sat in silence, and so a portable speaker is can be found on my kit list whatever I might be packing for. I’ve had all kinds of portable speaks in the past, I’ve … Continued