Review: Long Meadow Campsite

Review: Long Meadow Campsite

With many of our trips, the main focus is the location, and this was definitely true of our last camping trip. We had decided to head away for a couple of nights, and as we were taking some extra family

Review: OUTXE Savage 20000mAh Rugged Power Bank

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

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

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

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

#AdventureCalling Outdoor Linky: Week 30

I hope that everyone has been out and about enjoying this lovely weather we’ve been having. We’re heading off next week for a couple of nights camping in the New Forest so I hope it continues! If you haven’t joined

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

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