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A camping table is a must-have accessory if you don’t want to eat off the ground at the campsite. Not only that, it allows you to gather around with family and friends and chat, play cards, drink and have fun. The best camping table has to be sturdy with decent weight capacity, portable and durable. If you are …
Best Camping Table: Top 9 Models Reviewed and Buying GuideRead More
‘Bushcraft’ is just a word used to describe a set of skills which are used in the outdoors or ‘bush’ to make yourself comfortable out there.When we go camping we use some of those skills, navigating using a map and compass, putting up a tent or cooking on a camp stove could all be considered …
A flickering campfire is something we all love when we are out camping but as well as the general feeling of wellbeing that comes from sitting around a campfire it’s worth thinking about its practical purpose too.As well as saving weight by avoiding having to carry a camp stove and fuel, warming you on cold …
Choosing your camp site is a decision worth spending time and research on, whether you are wild camping on a mountain side or ‘glamping’. You need to choose a campsite that will meet your needs in terms of the it’s location, the facilities it offers; perhaps you will be camping with your family and need …
By far and away the most popular knives chosen by hunters and outdoorsmen around the world are fixed blades, there is something romantic about the ubiquitous image of a mountain man striding through the woods, rifle in hand, pack on back with a knife hanging from his belt. Fixed blades are certainly stronger; as they …
When you set off on your camping trips you should have put some thought into the potential dangers of camping in remote places, it shouldn’t stop you from going because any adventurous activity should contain at least a little risk but you do need to be prepared.Dealing with emergencies on a camping trip is mostly …
Choosing and Using Emergency Equipment for a Camping TripRead More
The idea of rubbing sticks together to make fire sounds so simple, doesn’t it? In practice, though making fire by friction consistently is far from simple. Maybe you want to master friction fire lighting as a personal challenge, or as part of a wider bushcraft skillset in preparation for future outdoor activities or maybe you want …
There is a saying which gets used a lot in the outdoors community; “any fool can be uncomfortable”. It’s completely true, staying comfortable out of doors is relatively straightforward and there is no need to be uncomfortable. Quick Navigation 1. Insulation2. Pyjamas3. Stay Dry4. Stay Dry (again)Bivi-bagTarp While a tent might spring to mind as …
For something to be judged a success it needs to be measured against something; so what makes a camping trip successful? Maybe being able to cope with severe weather and continuing your trip regardless? Maybe being able to navigate a particularly challenging trail on the route to your campsite? Maybe being able to rely on your …
All adventurous activities, including camping, have an inherent element of risk, otherwise, they wouldn’t be adventurous, would they? So how do we deal with this risk and stay safe on a camping trip? As an experienced expedition leader and outdoor educator, I want everyone I work with to return safely from expeditions and adventures out of doors. …
Stay Safe on Camping Trips with These 8 Simple StepsRead More
