Expert Camping Gear Reviews & Advice
Here’s what nobody tells you about camping grills until you’re standing in a Lake District drizzle, watching your £30 bargain rust before your eyes: most camping grills are designed for California sunshine, not British reality. After testing dozens of portable BBQs across soggy campsites from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands, I’ve learned that the best … Read more
There’s something rather brilliant about the British approach to outdoor cooking: we’re optimists by nature, forever convinced that this weekend will be the one where the sun actually stays out. A small portable bbq has become essential kit for anyone who refuses to let our notoriously fickle weather dictate when they can enjoy grilled food. … Read more
Picture this: you’ve packed the car for a weekend camping trip in the Lake District, the weather forecast promises sunshine, and you’re dreaming of sizzling sausages under open skies. But here’s the question that stops many UK outdoor enthusiasts in their tracks—which portable barbecue should you actually bring? If you’re searching for a Weber portable … Read more
Picture this: you’re perched on a windswept Welsh beach, the sun’s finally decided to make an appearance, and you’re craving something more substantial than soggy sandwiches. Or perhaps you’re pitched up at a Lake District campsite, watching the sunset paint the fells orange whilst your mates argue over who forgot the bottle opener. These are … Read more
Picture yourself on a windswept Scottish hillside, rain lashing down, desperate for a warm cuppa. Your gas canister’s empty, and you’re freezing. This is precisely where storm kettles prove their worth. The Kelly Kettle vs Ghillie Kettle debate has captivated UK campers for over a century, and for good reason—these ingenious devices boil water using … Read more
Picture this: you’re deep in the Lake District, miles from civilisation, and your gas canister just ran dry. Frustrating, isn’t it? But what if I told you there’s a better way – one that’s been around for thousands of years yet feels refreshingly modern? Wood burning camping stoves are experiencing a renaissance across the UK, … Read more
Picture this: you’re three days into a wild camp on the Cairngorm Plateau, your legs are protesting after 20 kilometres of rough terrain, and the last thing you want is an extra 200 grams pulling at your shoulders. I’ve been there, mate – we all have. That’s precisely why choosing the right ultralight backpacking stove … Read more
Picture this: you’re three hours into a sodden scramble up Snowdon, and all you can think about is that first steaming brew at camp. But when you reach for your backpacking stove, will it light in the Welsh wind? Will it boil water before hypothermia sets in? The answer depends entirely on whether you’ve chosen … Read more
There’s something magical about brewing your first cuppa on a misty Scottish morning, watching the sunrise over the Pennines whilst your porridge bubbles away, or enjoying a hot meal after a long day traversing the South West Coast Path. But here’s the thing – none of that happens without a reliable best backpacking stove nestled … Read more
Picture this: you’re bivvying on the remote slopes of Ben Nevis, temperatures plummeting, and your mate’s fancy canister stove has just packed in. Meanwhile, you’re calmly brewing tea on unleaded petrol from the last village’s filling station, your MSR WhisperLite International purring away like nothing’s amiss. That’s the magic of multi-fuel reliability. The MSR WhisperLite … Read more