I’m very lucky that I get to use and test some great outdoor products. Some, of course, fall by the wayside and never make the cut because, in my heart of hearts, I don’t believe in them. If I don’t believe in them, I can’t recommend them. Simple. Fortunately, the vast majority of products I get to test I’m…
Only last week I was explaining to a hiking buddy how I’m getting increasingly frustrated with my hydration bladder bag and hose system. Over time, the taste has deteriorated significantly, and it seems that I spend as much time pulling it apart to clean it and flush it through as I do actually using it….
Sandwiches and a variety of savoury snacks? Check. Weekend treats dusted with sugar? Check. A flask of hot tea or chocolate? Check. A stunning natural landscape so you can soak up the views? Check. Let’s face it, this has the makings of a very good picnic. We are, however, missing one key ingredient: a picnic…
I’m always on the lookout for new meal ideas to keep me happy and energised on my outdoor adventures. When we’re camping as a family and have the same base for a few days, we love nothing more than to prepare and cook meals from scratch. In those scenarios we have the ability to transport…
If you really want to get outdoors and explore the wonderful wilder regions around you, then a good quality tent is a must. This two-person, all-season offering from Berghaus may just be ideal for your adventures and budget. Here are our thoughts on the Berghaus Grampian 2 tent … Often, when buying a tent,…
As the world of modern technology continues to evolve, the growth in outdoor-related apps has been nothing short of amazing. In all honesty I have resisted much of this new wave of ‘bells and whistles’ technology. Preferring to rely on my trusty map and compass, I’ve found little practical need for any additional features. To…
We’ve all been there. Anyone who has ever enjoyed a long, arduous or fast-paced activity in the great outdoors has, at some point, wished they’d carried more water. The Hydroblu Clear Flow and Versa Flow filter systems offer a great solution. Better still, you won’t have to carry purification tablets around with you or…
Product: Osprey Poco AG Plus Price: £225 Maximum weight capacity: 48.5lbs/22kg Approximate age range: 6 months – 3 and a half years. With so many child carriers on the market today there really is something to suit every taste and budget. As we tend to spend a lot of our family time in the great…
Price: £19.99 Brand: Littlelife Capacity: 2L The Littlelife toddler backpack and reins is a dual purpose child accessory aimed at early walkers who are just beginning to find their feet and may still be prone to bumps, falls and of course, escaping from our clutches. The backpack itself is made from strong and durable nylon…
Description Price: £625 (including inner) Material: Canvas – 285gsm/540gsm groundsheet Weight: 35kg Number of poles: 2 Diametre: 5m A frame/entrance height: 160cm Overall height: 3m (floor to top of centre pole) Review When we were looking around for a first family tent that would happily serve the critters long term we considered lots of options….
