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…
How to Pack a Rucksack for Hiking
You’ve bought a decent rucksack, loaded it with everything you might possibly need for a day on the Pennine Way, and ten minutes into the walk your shoulders are screaming. The pack feels like it’s trying to pull you backwards off the hill. Your water bottle is buried somewhere near the bottom,…
Best Ultralight Tents 2026 UK: Under 2kg
You’re planning your first wild camping trip — maybe the Pennine Way, maybe a weekend in Snowdonia — and the tent your mate lent you weighs 4kg. By lunch on…
How to Clean Your Hiking Backpack
There’s a smell coming from the cupboard under the stairs, and you’ve traced it to your rucksack. It’s been three months since that rainy Lake District weekend, and the combination…