Camping Cooking Gear for Beginners: What You Actually Need
There’s a particular kind of optimism that hits first-time campers in the outdoor shop. You walk in planning to buy […]
How to Choose a Tent: A Beginner’s UK Guide
A practical guide to choosing the right tent for UK camping, covering season ratings, tent sizes and shapes, waterproofing, ventilation, budget tips and a quick-reference buying checklist.
Best Tents 2026: Family, Backpacking & Wild Camping UK
Choosing a tent in the UK isn’t like choosing one for a week in the south of France. Here, your
Best Base Layers 2026 UK: Merino Wool & Synthetic
Pitching a tent in Snowdonia in October with the wrong base layer is a quick way to a bad night. Cotton t-shirt holds sweat against your skin, cools you to…
How to Choose a Sleeping Bag for UK Camping
It’s 2am on Dartmoor, the temperature has dropped to 4°C, and you’re lying in a sleeping bag rated for “three seasons” wondering which three seasons they meant — because autumn…
Sleeping Pads Explained: Foam, Air & Self-Inflating
It’s midnight on Dartmoor, you’re lying in your tent on a thin foam mat, and every stone and root beneath you has become a personal enemy. Your hips ache, your…
Vango vs Outwell vs Coleman: Family Tent Brands Compared
You’ve decided the family is going camping this summer, and now you’re on Go Outdoors’ website at midnight looking at tents that all seem the same but cost wildly different…
How to Filter Water While Hiking in the UK
You’re six hours into a hill walk in the Lake District, your water bottle is empty, and there’s a crystal-clear stream flowing right next to the path. Every instinct says…
Best Portable Water Filters 2026 UK: Hiking & Wild Camping
You are three miles into a wild camping hike in the Lake District and you have run out of water. The stream beside the path looks clean enough — crystal…
How to Choose Camping Chairs: Weight, Comfort & Packability
You’ve spent an hour setting up the tent, got the stove going, cracked open a cold one — and now you’re sitting on a chair that’s either cutting off circulation…
How to Wash and Reproof a Waterproof Jacket
Picture this: you’re out for a brisk walk in the countryside, enjoying the fresh air and stunning views, when suddenly the skies open up and you find yourself caught in an unexpected downpour. Your trusty waterproof jacket has seen you through countless adventures, but lately it seems to be…
Best Pop-Up Tents 2026 UK: Festival & Weekend Camping
Imagine this: you’ve just arrived at a buzzing festival, the sun is shining, and the excitement is palpable. After a long drive, the last thing you want is to struggle with a complicated tent that takes ages to pitch. That’s where pop-up tents come to the rescue, offering you a quick and…
Waterproof Jacket Ratings Explained: What the Numbers Mean
You’re in Cotswold Outdoor, holding two waterproof jackets. One says “10,000mm hydrostatic head.” The other says “20,000mm.” The second one costs £150 more. The sales assistant mentions something about breathability ratings and taped seams, and now you’re wondering if you actually need a degree…