Camping and Ultralight backpacking
In the 20th century, clothing technology developed considerably. What we know about heat transfer and how to optimize a human’s core temperature has developed along with it. It’s easy to take modern clothing for granted. Most of us will fortunately never experience an alternative in challenging weather conditions. The Body In order to function, the […]
Gaiters protect our lower legs from becoming wet and muddy. Throughout autumn, winter, and spring, grass can be laden with dew well into the morning. It also remains wet long after rain has subsided. This grass, particularly wild, tall grass will saturate the lower area of our trousers. Broken grass, seeds and leaves can stick […]
The ‘Sawyer Mini’ is a water filter that requires no pump. The straw-style design means you can drink straight from water sources through the straw. The filter also has a threaded end meaning it can be screwed on top a standard commercial drink bottle. This means you can simply fill your water bottle, screw on […]
This is a list of wild foods that can be foraged in the UK during October. Select a different month: January February March April May June July August September October November December Disclaimer: There are wild plants and fungi in the UK that are poisonous. Do not eat any wild edible that has not been […]
This is a list of wild foods that can be foraged in the UK during September. Select a different month: January February March April May June July August September October November December Disclaimer: There are wild plants and fungi in the UK that are poisonous. Do not eat any wild edible that has not been […]
This is a list of wild foods that can be foraged in the UK during August. Select a different month: January February March April May June July August September October November December Disclaimer: There are wild plants and fungi in the UK that are poisonous. Do not eat any wild edible that has not been […]
This is a list of wild foods that can be foraged in the UK during July. Select a different month: January February March April May June July August September October November December Disclaimer: There are wild plants and fungi in the UK that are poisonous. Do not eat any wild edible that has not been […]
This is a list of wild foods that can be foraged in the UK during June. Select a different month: January February March April May June July August September October November December Disclaimer: There are wild plants and fungi in the UK that are poisonous. Do not eat any wild edible that has not been […]
Bringing the appropriate clothing to cope with the often dramatic changes in weather and temperature we encounter in the great outdoors can be difficult. Hot summer days can be followed by plummeting temperatures at night. Thunderstorms and rain can catch us off-guard. Shivering in the cold air can quickly turn to sweating after a period […]
The difference between a carefully chosen campsite and a poorly chosen one can mean the difference between a comfortable nights sleep and a miserable one. In this article we hope to provide tips that will prove useful when you’re out and about. Here’s what you should consider: Surface A relatively flat surface is mandatory when […]