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When it comes to outdoor gear maintenance, particularly waterproofing and protecting fabrics, two names often come to the forefront: Nikwax and Fabsil. Both brands are renowned for their range of products designed to enhance the longevity and performance of outdoor equipment. However, choosing between them can be a challenge for outdoor enthusiasts. This article aims…
Barefoot hiking boots are a growing trend in the outdoor community, offering a unique approach to traditional hiking footwear. These boots are designed to mimic the natural, barefoot experience while providing protection and grip. This article delves into the benefits of barefoot hiking boots, their differences from standard hiking boots, and evaluates their suitability for…
If you’re going camping then there isn’t anything better than setting a campfire and cooking your dinner over the ambers. We have got some great snacks for you to cook the next time you go camping. If you need some recipes to try on your cooker while camping, check out these amazing 27 recipes to use on…
If ever two things were made for each other it is dogs and camping. As a camping aficionado you have a lot in common with your canine friend. A love of the great outdoors, a passion for exploring wooded trails, and going on long hikes until you are ready to drop. It doesn’t matter if…
Tips for hiking with your dog If there is one thing which can make hiking the great outdoors even more enjoyable than it already is; it is taking your dog with you. Hiking is often a solitary pursuit punctuated by short bouts of conversation with fellow walkers we meet on the trail. But, take your…
Birmingham is famous for many things; its vast multicultural population, its proud if underachieving football teams, the bustle of the Bullring, the magnificent library, the dulcet twang of the local accent, amazing curries and…..caravans. Yup. Apparently Birmingham has more caravan and motorhome owners per head of population than any other city in the UK. This…
I often write about great places to travel to and experiences to do. Most of the time I end up writing about places outside of the UK, but our unique island has some amazing places to visit and is quite diverse, from the sandy beaches of Cornwall to the snow top mountain of the highlands…
At the time of writing the Peak District has over well over 25,000 reviews and mostly positive. It’s got a score on Google of 4.8. However some of the 1 and 2 star reviews are just pure comedy. Here are some of the best ones that people have left on the Peak District. Just not…
People often ask, what is so great about camping and what is all the fuss about. It’s often asked by newbies or people who see their friends visiting a different site every weekend. I am going to try and explain in this post what all the things which make camping great, but the easiest way…
Questions Camping We have all heard of the brand Berghaus? But what does the name mean? Millets the High street Camping store opened in what year? Where was Vango started? Where was Berghaus started? When was Berghaus Started? When was Vango Started Where was the first Butlins? Where was the first Haven? When did the…
When it comes to camping, people have very fixed opinions – they either love it or hate it. And, even if they have never actually been camping, there are plenty of people who declare that it is not for them. However, camping is becoming increasingly popular as people look for ways to escape from the…
Whether your earliest memories of tents is a damp holiday under canvas snuggled up in your sleeping bag listening to the rain, or a sheet slung over a clothes airer in the lounge, there is something about tents that brings out the nostalgia in all of us. While the humble tent as we now know it has…
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