Review: Night Owl 3-in-1 Sleeping Bag
As you know if you’re a regular reader, we are definitely campers as opposed to glampers. We like to keep our set up simple and stick to the essentials. However, that’s not to say that we aren’t willing to inject…
Tent Review: Coleman FastPitch Air Valdes 4
I’ve been thinking about this review for a while, but I wanted to wait until we’d tried out our new Coleman FastPitch Air Valdes 4 a few times and given it a proper test. After 4 nights of wind and…
The Ultimate Lighting Guide for Campers
Since we started camping a few years ago, we’ve amassed an impressive collection of torches, lanterns, head torches and lights. It might not seem important, but decent lighting can make life so much easier when camping. We’ve tried a few…
Review: Sundried Activewear
Have you ever worn clothing made from coffee? Until recently I hadn’t either, but it’s been something of a revelation. I don’t go to the gym these days, but that doesn’t mean I’m not active. This is especially true when…
Review: Merrell Siren Sport Q2
If you’ve read my other Merrell review, you’ll know that I am already a big fan. Last year I tried out the MOAB Mid Gore-Tex boots and I loved them. In fact, they became my go-to boots over the winter….
Review: Salomon X Ultra 2 GTX Men’s Walking Shoes
Everytime I get a new pair of walking shoes or boots to review, Luke rolls his eyes, or he’ll moan about the amount of packages that arrive at the house. Funnily enough, he didn’t complain when a lovely pair of…
Review: Hats from Sunday Afternoons
I love it when I get something to review that arrives just at the right time. The British summer is always a little hit and miss weather wise, but last week the sun finally shone. Coincidentally, Man O’Leisure had been…
Cooking with the Trangia Billy Can from Simply Hike
I’ve been blogging a while, but old habits die hard. I’m sometimes contacted by brands asking if I’d like to choose something to try out and review, I could be cheeky and ask for something nice to wear, something flashy…
Review: Wigwam Socks Peak 2 Pub
I’m getting very fussy in my old age, especially when it comes to my footwear. It’s taken me a long time to realise, but it really is worth looking after your feet; that means investing in decent socks as well…
Review: Buff Headwear
I must be the last person in the world (well, among outdoor lovers anyway) to finally start appreciating the wondrous tube of fabric that is the Buff. If you’ve never heard of it before, the multi functional headwear has a…