Say hello to BERG Outdoor’s 2016 collection
Meet your new outdoor kit crush. Berg Outdoor just launched their European online store and it’s full of beautifully designed gear, perfect for travels in…
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The ultimate UK camping guide from Halfords
Camping newbie? Whether you’re taking a carful of kids to Europe or headed to your first festival, learn your guy ropes from your glamping with…
View PostWhat to pack for a summer festival
More lovely things to wear this summer! The sun is shining and festival season is looming in all its cidery, fancy-dressed glory. Here’s my pick…
View PostWhat to pack for a summer hike
Planning a single or multi-day hike in the hills this season? Make sure you pack some of my favourite kit for mountain jaunts, from sturdy…
View PostReview: Polar A360 Fitness Tracker
I spent a month gadding about with the Polar A360 fitness tracker, £149.50, attached to my wrist. Here’s my review of a gadget which feels…
View PostEight things to do on the island of Santorini
My favourite things from a very chilled out week on the Greek island of Santorini, a volcanic haven in the deep blue Aegean Sea (basically…
View PostReview: Waterproofing down with Nikwax
They say there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. But good clothing which can’t stand up to showers is going to kill…
View PostSpring on the Isles of Scilly
I’m just back from one of my favourite places in the world – the tiny, otherworldly Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall. I’ve…
View PostCOMPETITION: Win a Coleman Bering 4 man tent from Outdoor World Direct
Balmy summer days call for sleeping out under the stars, so get your mitts on the fantastic Coleman Bering four-man tent from Outdoor World Direct.…
View PostMy festival essentials packing list for Red Bull
Festival season is almost upon us, and whether you’re planning on moshing at Reading, chilling out at Wilderness or having a little cry to Adele…
View PostOutdoor adventures and #RidiculousPossibilities with TK Maxx
What are you up to this weekend? Can you squeeze in a last-minute adventure? Whatever you’ve got planned you can get kitted up at TK…
View PostGreentraveller’s guide to the protected landscapes of Wales
I had a blast helping Greentraveller to create these beautiful new video guides to each of Wales’ eight protected landscapes (that’s Anglesey, Gower, the Brecon…
View PostRecipe: No bake protein energy balls
These nutritious little oatmeal, coconut and chocolate chip energy balls are packed with protein. Make a bath over the weekend and take them on your…
View PostHow to: survive a festival – the essential packing list
Lucky enough to have a Glasto ticket? Planning on moshing at Reading or Leeds? Taking the sedate path at a family-friendly shindig? Wherever you are…
View PostPlaces to stay: Little Holme cottage, Dartmoor
If you conjured up the perfect cottage it couldn’t be much more charming than Little Holme, one of English Country Cottage‘s properties nestled in the…
View PostReview: Berghaus Ancroft parka
Berghaus Ancroft parka review: In my quest for outdoors-ready gear that you can wear down the pub I review the fully waterproof Berghaus Ancroft parka,…
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