Best Trekking Poles 2026 UK: Carbon & Aluminium
You’re four hours into a Lake District walk, your knees are protesting on every downhill step, and the bloke ahead of you is bouncing down the same path with trekking…
How to Store a Tent Between Trips
You get home from a weekend camping trip, tired and happy, and stuff the tent into the back of the cupboard. It’s still damp from the morning dew, there’s mud…
How to Wash a Sleeping Bag
Your sleeping bag smells like a cross between a damp dog and a chip shop, and the loft has collapsed to the point where you are basically sleeping under a…
Best Day Packs for UK Walks 2026
Compare five day packs for UK walks by fit, capacity and wet-weather features, with practical advice for choosing and loading your pack.
Sleeping Bag Liners: Do They Make a Real Difference?
Your sleeping bag is rated to 2°C comfort but you are camping in April and the overnight temperature is forecast at -1°C. You could buy a warmer sleeping bag (£150+),…
Best Camping Hammocks UK 2026: Lightweight and Packable Picks
DD Hammocks is the safest UK all-round choice, Hennessy suits integrated systems, and ultralight gathered-end hammocks work best for backpackers who already own tarp kit.
Best Sleeping Bags UK 2026: 3-Season & Cold-Weather Picks
Compare practical sleeping bags for UK campsite trips, backpacking and cooler nights, with clear comfort-rating, fill and fit guidance.
Best Camping Lanterns 2026 UK: LED, Rechargeable & Solar
Compare four camping lanterns for UK trips: BioLite AlpenGlow 500, Black Diamond Moji 200, Ledlenser ML4 and LuminAID PackLite Nova USB.
Merino Wool vs Synthetic Base Layers: Which Is Better?
You’re packing for a weekend in Snowdonia and you’re staring at two base layers: a merino wool top that cost £55 and a polyester one that cost £18. They both…
How to Dry Wet Hiking Gear in Camp
It’s 7pm, you’ve been walking in the Brecon Beacons since morning, and everything is wet. Your boots are squelching. Your jacket has given up being waterproof somewhere around hour four.…