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Novel Activities To Try In Snowdonia

Cool Things To Do In Snowdonia Looking for a holiday somewhere where you can enjoy the best of the mountains and the beaches? Look no further, as Snowdonia offers you the best of both worlds. Consisting of the Snowdonia Mountains and Coast, it should come at no surprise that you can enjoy both a beach…

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The Ultimate Sleeping Bag Buyers Guide

A Guide to Sleeping Bags We all like to get a good night’s sleep. But when you’re camping, this is impossible if you don’t have the right sleeping bag. Too short, too cold, too bulky - there are many reasons why your sleeping bag might not be the perfect fit. So, how can you find…

Advice6 min read

What You Should Wear When Camping

Camping Attire Camping is a fun activity for many. It’s an activity that you can enjoy with your friends, family and significant other. However, being dressed in the right clothing for camping is important. If you aren’t dressed warm enough in colder weather, you’d be left feeling miserable and cold. On the other hand, if…

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The Basics Of Choosing The Perfect Camping spot

If you are heading over the US to do some hiking and camping, its slightly different to here in the UK. There are a lot less official camping sites (known as camping grounds) and more what we call ‘Wild Camping’. Before we get into how to find a good camping spot, its important to understand…

Advice6 min read

How To Brew A Cup Of Coffee In The Great Outdoors?

If you love coffee and camping, bringing the two together is probably your definition of paradise. It is totally understandable for coffee lovers who are also campers to want nothing more than a cup of coffee while enjoying the outdoors. That said, we understand that brewing your own coffee while camping can be quite a…

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How to wash a rucksack

Though it’s likely not the first thing that comes to mind when doing your weekly washing, your backpack is something that can take a real beating in the great outdoors and as such, needs to be cared for appropriately. After all, good backpacks aren’t cheap and so need to be cared for to ensure longevity.

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Camping With a Baby: Top Tips, Tricks and Camping Guide for New Parents

Family camping guarantees quality time spent with your beloved ones. Yet, camping with a baby can be a challenge. From deciding how many days camping trips with your little one should last to identifying a kid-friendly campsite, there are many things to think about. If you just had your first child and are new to…

Camping5 min read

The Duke of Edinburgh Award – Everything You Need to Know

Wondering what the Duke of Edinburgh is and whether it is worth the time? Get ready for a complete guide to everything it involves and what you might gain along the way. What is the Duke of Edinburgh Award? The Duke of Edinburgh is a menu of activities for young people. This programme follows three…

Camping5 min read

The Ultimate Duke of Edinburgh Guide

Ever wondered exactly what you need for the Duke of Edinburgh’s award? Well, our information guide is here to help. What it involves The DofE is an award where participants complete a set range of challenges over time. There are three level stages in the programme – bronze, silver and gold. As for what you…

camping recipes1 min read

Campfire Smores

Smores maybe the best camping snack of them all. Actually I’m going to claim it is. Who doesn’t love a smore. Ingredients Chocolate Biscuits Mini Marshmallows Cooking Steps This can be done over a campfire or BBQ. Put a marshmallow onto a skewer and gentle roast over a fire, constantly turning until all side are…

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Campfire Nachos

Andy can still remember where I learnt to cook Nachos this way but the recipe is one Louise did one evening, as they had ran out of Salsa. So in our local area, at the wood ran by the local council you can have kids parties there and they teach them some outdoor skills. Its…

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Meatballs on Sticks

This is something I make at home, freeze and then cook when camping, you could try and make them while your away, but I usually take these when I have an open fire / BBQ. They are great for snacks when sat around chilling on an evening talking / playing games. Ingredients for 8 If…

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