On our recent Kilbirnie Peak trip, we had all the modern luxuries – they don’t call it glamping for no reason – but we still found ourselves wanting power where there was none. One of the perils of working on the road, I guess, but it was a good thing we’d brought along the EcoFlow Delta 2. When I needed to get some work done and realised my laptop was flat, but I wanted to work by the campfire – Delta 2 to the rescue. At bedtime, having forgotten about our phones all day, we realised we needed an alarm in the morning. Of course, the tent didn’t have power, but all I needed to do was grab the ..read more

Many avid campers love beating the heat and venturing into the great outdoors during winter. While Australian winter camping trips can be pleasant, evenings can be a little nippy, especially if you don’t have camping heaters to take the chill out of the air.  Nothing beats the crackle of a campfire, but not all campsites allow fires, nor does everyone feel like searching for wood for a short-term or late-night camping trip. Therefore, you might instead consider a camping heater in your open-sided awning, gazebo, or out in the open. While you can be warmed as well as you would with a cam ..read more

There are so many portable solar panels on the market these days that it can be tough to choose the right one to meet your needs. I’ve been using Bluetti’s EB3A Portable Power Station for over two months now, and I’m still super impressed, so I’ve been excited to get my hands on one of Bluetti’s compatible solar panels to see if they match the EB3A’s quality. Charging my power station at home with my AC wall socket is great, but who wouldn’t want to top up while they’re out camping? Bluetti offers a range of solar panels that are compatible with their portable power stations. Both the power ..read more

Buckle up, adventurers, because Bluetti has announced that they’re releasing a new 1800W portable power station in mid-May – the AC180. As a gear junkie who’s been using the Bluetti EB3A for a couple of months now, I’ve been eagerly awaiting Bluetti’s next move, and the AC180 Portable Power Station looks set to impress. Boasting a massive 1800W power and a host of new features, this portable powerhouse promises to keep you charged on even your wildest adventures. The AC180’s 1152Wh LFP battery capacity will be a game-changer for those who love to spend extended periods off-grid, whether you ..read more

As much as I love switching off and getting away from it all, I often find myself needing to work while camping. I do have a leisure battery in my van, but since it already powers a fridge, I’m out of luck if I need to charge my laptop. The Bluetti EB3A Portable Power Station has proven to be a worthy addition to my camping setup, allowing me to charge my laptop, phones, and cameras simultaneously. Bluetti has a whole range of power solutions, from solar generator kits and home backup batteries to their portable power station range, of which the EB3A is their entry-level model. Each of the Bl ..read more

From Sydney’s Bondi Beach and Norman Beach at Wilsons Promontory to Cable Beach in Broome and Exmouth’s Turquoise Bay, Australians flock to the coast at every opportunity. Unsurprisingly, there’s a massive Australian market for beach gear, which makes choosing the best beach chair overwhelming.  This comprehensive guide will help narrow down the choices, increasing the chances that you’ll end up with a chair you love. Whether you’re heading to the beach for swimming, relaxation, SUP, kayaking or beach volleyball, you’re going to need a comfy beach chair. At the very least, you’ll want s ..read more

You need a beach gazebo when going to the beach, but what about a gazebo for camping? It makes complete sense to start looking for the best camping gazebo – one that will tick all the right boxes for price, quality, protection from the elements, and an easy setup process.  Finding the best gazebo for camping can be a lot harder than you might think, especially since there are so many options on the market. While you might think you can pick the first one you find and have it function as it should, that doesn’t always happen. Fortunately, we’ve done the hard yards for you and found sever ..read more

One of my all-time favourite comedies is Jack Black in Nacho Libre where, as a monastery cook, he covertly wrestles undercover in a spandex suit. When caught in his bedroom trying on his wrestling suit by orphan Chancho, one of the most famous lines in the movie emerges; “Chancho, when you are a man, sometimes you wear stretchy pants in your room. Just for fun.” Nacho knew that stretch was essential to performance and fun and it seems Apricoat know this too. Apricoat’s Adventure Pants are definitely not to be confined indoors, rather they are an outdoor-pant with serious stretch that make bo ..read more

The Scarpa Spin Ultra are one of Scarpa’s latest trail running shoes focussed on long-distance running. With the mix of a moderate stack height and weight blended with an aggressive outsole and sturdy upper, they’re built to go the distance over technical terrain.   The stats that matter:Weight: 600g per pair (EU 44) Stack height: 24mm max – 18mm min Drop: 6mm Outsole: Vibram Litebase Design & Durability (Rating: 85%) Scarpa has achieved what they set out to do when designing the Spin Ultra. The midsole and outsole work well together to provide a stable landing with all-day ..read more

A camp fan is a must during the summer months in Australia. While you might like the idea of the sun beating down on your campsite while you and your loved ones do a spot of fishing or surfing, that can all change when the time comes to return to your tent or van.  Rather than escaping from the heat in the comfort of your camping home, you enter a sauna from which there’s no escape. It’s at that moment you might wish you had purchased a camping fan to add to your outdoor adventure kit. But it’s not too late. With this handy guide, you can set off on your next summer camping trip fully co ..read more