Travelling Light When Camping, Camping in Hot Weather, Camping With
The majority of hikers would usually carry a pack that’s around 30 pounds in weight or perhaps even more. However, a special ‘breed’ of hikers carries far less – often less than 12 pounds. They have become known as lightweight backpackers and even ultralight backpackers and, whilst you may not …
Expert trackers have always been aware of the importance of being able to tell the time and direction by the sun and the moon. This goes back to early Stone Age times when watches and clocks weren’t available and in maritime history, sailors have used the position of the moon …
When camping, it is important to be prepared for all types of weather conditions; more importantly when camping in hot weather it is wise to know what to wear, what not to wear, what to drink and how to ensure that you are protected from any sudden drops in temperature. …
There are several ways you can maximise the use of available space inside a tent in order to store things. However, before you even think about where you’re going to put everything, storage considerations need to be considered even before you buy the tent itself. Most reputable tent manufacturers will …
These days, improvement in the technology and design of tents has meant that, regardless of size, even a large tent should not take you more than 20 to 30 minutes to put up. You will see all kinds of different tent designs when you are on a camping trip. Backpack …
The Countryside Code is a series of suggestions that have been developed for people visiting the country. It’s a way to behave that respects the area and the creatures that live in it – both human and animal. Much of the Countryside Code is simple common sense. It’s worth remembering …
Camping with kids can be both a joy and a nightmare. It’s a pleasure to have the family all together on holiday, able to do things as a family. The bad part can be finding things to entertain the children when you simply want to relax. Taking the kids camping …
Camping is a joy, as all aficionados know. It’s one of the simplest and cheapest ways to enjoy a holiday, and one that brings you about as close to nature as it’s possible to be. But there are things to remember; camping involves equipment, supplies and preparation, and within those …
There are a few things that one must remember when going on a camping holiday and the most important one is that you are using areas of the countryside, areas of outstanding nature beauty, as a temporary base for your holiday however long or short a period of time that …
Summer is the perfect time of year to slip out for several weekend camping trips. Although you can do much more and completely relax if you go into the country for longer breaks, a weekend still gives you a chance to breathe some fresh air and recharge your batteries. Also, …