Guides

The biggest kit isn’t automatically the best choice for your next trip. The right camping first aid & survival kits depend on where you’re going, what you’ll be doing and how much space you can spare in your pack.Fir…

What if the best camping mess kit is the one that leaves half its pieces at home? The right setup depends on what you’ll cook, how many people you’re feeding and how much room you have to pack. Get that balance right, an…

The smallest fire starter isn’t always the easiest to use. A compact fire steel saves space, but takes practice; matches may feel more familiar, whilst a torch or firelighter may suit a different task. Choosing fire maki…

Buying more gadgets won't save a wet weekend in the hills; your setup is only as good as the system behind it. Most outdoor enthusiasts have suffered through sodden sleeping bags, bent alloy pegs, and packs bursting with…

Most modern kitchen gadgets end up in a landfill within a decade; however, a solid piece of cast iron is arguably the only bit of kit that actually gets better the more you use it. You've likely stared at a heavy Dutch o…

Have you ever reached your pitch in the pouring rain only to realise you've packed three spare torches but forgotten the one specific tool needed to fix your stove? It's a common frustration for even the most seasoned ou…

Imagine you’ve just finished a long day on the trail, the rain is starting to set in, and your stomach is growling for a hot meal. You reach for your camping gas stove, only to find it flickering and dying against a mode…

You’ve finally reached that perfect wild camping spot in the Highlands, but as the drizzle turns into a persistent downpour, your bargain gear starts to leak and the stove just won't catch. It’s a frustrating scenario th…

You're halfway through pitching your tent in the drizzle when your beam suddenly flickers and dies, leaving you fumbling in the pitch black. It's a frustrating scenario we've all faced; relying on a camping torch that ju…

Is your camping kettle actually a vital piece of kit, or is it just dead weight in your rucksack? Many trekkers assume a standard cooking pot is enough, yet they often find themselves huddled in the wind, watching a slow…

Why does a five-season sleeping bag still leave you shivering when you're suspended just a few feet off the forest floor? It's a frustrating reality for many; you've found the perfect pair of trees and a stunning British…

Have you ever found yourself fumbling with a flickering torch in the middle of a Peak District downpour, only for the batteries to pack in just as you reached the tent? It's a frustrating rite of passage for many UK camp…