Review: OUTXE Savage 20000mAh Rugged Power Bank
We recently spent a couple of days camping in the New Forest and, unlike us, we opted to go without an electric hook-up. As it was only a short trip and a warm time of year, I was sure we’d
Review: Musto Essential Crew BR1 Jacket
Choosing what to wear outdoors in the British springtime can be a minefield. This year we had an unusually cold winter, with widespread freezing weather and snow well into March, yet the early May bank holiday was the warmest on
Review: Pitlands Farm Holidays
Back at the end of April we had a brilliant short break in The Malvern Hills. We discovered that it’s the perfect destination for an outdoor loving family, and we enjoyed our Alpaca trekking adventure. Another aspect that impressed us
Father’s Day Gifts for Outdoor Dads
I don’t know about you, but I always find it hard choosing a gift for my Dad on Father’s Day. I tend to go with something unoriginal and every year vow to do better. Well, fear not, this year I
Review: Vango Helix 300 Tent
Anyone who reads this blog knows that we are massive camping fans, and love heading off with our family tent for a few days under canvas. Up until now, we’ve shied away from smaller backpacking style tents in favour of
Reward your local emergency service heroes with Peli UK
Our emergency services work tirelessly every day to keep us safe from harm. The work they carry out goes above and beyond in making sure the general population is safe, often putting their own lives at risk in the process.
Alpaca Trekking with Temevale Alpacas
If you saw my recent post ‘5 Reasons The Malverns are perfect for an outdoor break’, you’ll know that we had an amazing trip recently. As part of our weekend away, we were treated to a unique experience: alpaca trekking
30 Days Wild 2018
Every year The Wildlife Trusts host 30 Days Wild, a month long event designed to encourage us all to undertake a random act of wildness every day throughout June. I’ve never really had the chance to take part myself as
7 Things you need to hike like a pro
Did you know that May is National Walking Month? Regardless of this fact, it’s a brilliant time of year to get out walking. The evenings are light, the weather is improving and the world is looking green and lush as
5 Reasons The Malverns are Perfect for an Outdoor Break
We were recently invited to spend a couple of nights exploring The Malverns to see exactly what they have to offer an outdoorsy family like us. Despite being less than two hours away, it was an area that we had