Backpacking is basically the combination of camping and hiking, but even if you are a professional camper, there things you need to consider before you get your RV in gear and hit the trail to go backpacking. Get Fit Before You Go Backpacking Many novice backpackers whine about their aching back […]

As a man with limited hill walking experience and a propensity to sit in the firing line of the pleasant sunshine, I was at best ambivalent about my wife’s idea of a summer holiday. Circumnavigating around the Mont Blanc range wasn’t top of my ‘self-preservation agenda’ for our summer holidays. […]

As somebody who doesn’t really appreciate the great outdoors as much as he should, I was more than happy to spread my proverbial wings for the weekend and give camping a try. A Bank Holiday weekend filled with sun, sea, alcohol and fantastic company. The weekend should have been a […]

You work far too many hours during the winter and spring months and have time booked off that seems forever away. Finally, that time has come: festival season is upon us once more! If you’re a veteran, you’ll know what to expect: cramped conditions, lots of booze, a severe lack […]