Outwell once again combines comfort with practicality, with four new camp chairs. The new folding chairs will appeal to those wanting to reduce weight and pack size without having to compromise on comfort. The two chairs in the new Compact range are perfect for campers on four-wheel touring holidays; active tent campers who travel light and on the move; and even motorcyclists and canoeists who need a compact but comfortable chair. Outwell Galtymore Camp Chair Both balance the need for small packed size and low weight with full seat padding for comfort and insulation. These chairs use two-tone ..read more

Brand Collaboration One of the best times to hike outdoors is during springtime, when flowers are in bloom, and nature starts coming back to life. A this time of year in particular, a holiday in Spain makes a perfect getaway, especially for people that love to hike. Read on to find out more. Photo by Guduru Ajay bhargav The national parks in Spain at this time of the year are green and inviting due to earlier rains, and the weather is just perfect – warm but not too hot. Spain has over one hundred national parks, which makes it a challenge t0 pinpoint the best one for an exciting adventure. H ..read more

It’s June and that means festival season is well and truly upon us! To make the most you’ll want the right practical and lightweight gear to keep you cool (or warm!), comfortable and dry. Read on to see our must have’s for this festival season… Wear Kavu Men’s Teannaway Fleece £84.9 The Kavu Teannaway is your classic relaxed fleece pullover for chillier festival evenings, built in KAVU’s signature surf style. Volcom Overtheenker Fleece £75 A simple over sized fleece from Volcom, ideal for slinging on in the evening or for keeping tied round your waist incase the weather turns chilly. Kangol ..read more

Bell tents are more popular than ever, but is a canvas or polycotton bell tent right for you? Read on to find out about all the pros and cons of owning a bell tent, as well as the pros and cons of the various different bell tent material options that are currently available – updated for Summer 2023. In This Bell Tent Guide Introduction to bell tents Bell tent sizes Bell tent materials Using a wood burning stove in your bell tent Pros and cons of owning a bell tent Bell tent buying tips & recommendations Bell tent buying options Our bell tent reviews 1. Introduction to Bell Tents I’ve be ..read more

At the end of lockdown, I was approached by filmmaker Chiara Brambilla about making a film about the healing power of nature. Always keen to share my story and demonstrate that chronic illness need not define a person, I felt humbled to be given such an opportunity to share my love of the great outdoors and immediately agreed. After the filming locations were scouted and the filming schedule planned, the crew came up from London and spent the weekend filming with me up in Cheshire. We visited some of the locations that have been instrumental in my journey from a broken back, anxiety and depre ..read more

The brand-new mustard tent is part of the award-winning Berghaus range and will stand out in any camping field. Berghaus’ legendary Air Tent range has been refined and improved by expert designers to offer up to 20% more living space, an enhanced construction and a bold new look. The tent, which typically is sold in a signature blue, is a well-known and popular product in the Berghaus range and can almost always be spotted at campsites and tent fields across the UK. The new stand-out mustard tent is expected to sell out quickly, with numerous social media groups being dedicated to the B ..read more

We catch up with Maria, co-founder of size-inclusive, sustainable women’s active outdoor brand Astrid Wild, to find out more about their range and what makes them so special… Hi Maria, for those that may not have heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about Astrid Wild and what makes the brand so unique? We design outdoor wear for female shapes that adapt to your body, not the other way around. Astrid Wild was born from the understanding that women’s bodies and tastes have historically not been taken seriously in the outdoor industry.  We are passionate about solving prob ..read more

The OEX roof tent, which is on sale at £899 down from £1500 is one of the lightest roof tents on the market and can be put up in seconds. Read on to find out more…  Sleeping two people, the OEX Roof Tent has three windows offering a 360-degree view when the door is open. The tent also has a built-in 3-inch foam mattress offering comfort during the night.  One of the lightest roof tents on the market, the Vertex weighs just 37.5 kg (including its telescopic ladder), making it manageable for two people to lift. It has a maximum ladder load capacity of 150kg and is compatible with alm ..read more

Campers and glampers know that wellies are essentials at any time of year, something that’s practical for long wet grass and trips to the toilet block. We want light, comfy and practical so how do Leon Ultralight wellies stack up? Read on to find out… As a toddler I had a pair of red wellies. I loved those wellies so damn much that I refused to take them off and would often have my afternoon nap whilst still wearing them. As a result, Shelly became Welly, and well, the name has stuck since. Suffice it to say, I’m a fan of wellies. With a big road trip planned for later in the year and crazy c ..read more

Brand Collaboration Whether you’re going camping in balmy Cheshire or more rugged Scotland, one thing is certain: your means of transportation staying in good condition is vital to your enjoyment of the break. We asked the experts for their best advice to anyone who is about to set off on a camping trip. This is what they had to say… Photo by Jorge Saavedra on Unsplash Just think about how awful it would to be in the heart of historic Cheshire, close to North Wales, encompassing the Wirral, Roman Chester and many more historical and beautiful sites, or Scotland, teeming as it is with lochs and ..read more