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The ultimate guide to wild camping
There's something magical about falling asleep beneath an unobstructed canopy of stars, with nothing but canvas between you and the...
How to set up a tarp: 6 different ways explained
Welcome to our guide on how to set up a tarp when camping. We'll explain 6 ways you can pitch...
What are Sleeping Mat R Values and why do we use them?
The higher the R-value the warmer your sleeping mat will be. R-values are a great indicator to help you find...
Camping Mats for Comfort and Performance
As well as giving you something comfortable to lie on, your sleeping mat provides vital insulation from the cold ground....
Complete Guide to Bivvy Bag Camping
Bivvying is camping in its simplest form - lightweight with minimalist gear. It's camping without a tent. Bivvying extends the...
How to Choose the Right Tent for Camping
Welcome to our essential guide to help you choose the best lightweight tent for your camping trip. Taking your first...
Best Sleeping Bag Liners That Work: Complete Buyer's Guide
For winter campers a sleeping bag liner can help boost the warmth of your sleeping bag without having to invest...
Choosing a lightweight down sleeping bag: PipeDream 200, 400 or 600?
Most people reading this have the PipeDream 400 open in another tab. They've done the research, they know it's a...
Mountain journal
Everything Camping, Bikepacking and general outdoor-ness
Bikepacking with mum in the Cairngorms
The Cairngorms Outer Loop is a 200km off-road adventure around the rugged heart of Scotland’s National Park - a stunning,...
The Perfect Camp
Scotland or Lake District? is a common question I always seem to find myself asking before I set out on...
Top kit for a solo wild camping microadventure
I love a midweek overnight adventure out to a wild corner – heading out after work to a beautiful spot,...
Off-Road Family Bikepacking
After a summer of nursery runs I decided to take Dadpacking to the next level. I plotted my young family's...
Castaway
Katie Tunn is an artist, adventurer and marine conservationist living on the Isle of Skye. Best known for her experience...
A Life in Tents: How Your Camping Journey Evolves
Some people mark time by job changes, house moves, or family milestones. These events help you peg where you were,...
Connecting with Nature
Discover powerful ways to leverage nature’s tonic in your day-to-day; slow down your walk to the bus stop, appreciate the...
Where the Wild Things Are
A few years ago, Alpkiteer Katie Tunn spent a year living off-grid in a Scottish woodland. Upon her return, she...