I have mixed feelings about winter… I love how picturesque the Ochil hills are when they are covered in snow. They are a perfect and beautiful reminder of the seasons changing. I feel relieved when Winter Solstice arrives and the days will get longer again. I look for signs of Spring as I wander… the …
I’ve got the power! Trying to navigate the choices for a Portable Power Station!
We are looking at the different types of Portable Power Station for the van.... new territory for us as we have always just managed in tent with a few hot water bottles and a wee dram of whisky when needed! The Ecoflow Delta 1300 seems to have good reviews on account of the recharge time …
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Calm in Camo?
So.... my thoughts for today is that in my research for things like groundsheets, cooking equipment, bits of clothing like hats and such... the army surplus stuff might be a good idea! No idea where to start though. Doing a quick google search it looks like there is a good few army surplus places in …
From Camping Chaos to Calm! Five tips from an Adventuring Mum!
I raised my children on my own from the time they were 5 and 3 years old. I had been a camping enthusiast since my teen years and always wanted to introduce my own children to the experiences and joy that can come with nights under canvas after days of exploring. I must admit it …
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Baby it’s cold outside… review of Provence Portable Gas Heater
Once the walls and the roof were on, we couldn't wait to have a night in the wilds. So I started looking on gumtree and other sites for a portable heater that might be able to keep us toastie until we could get a more permanent solution. I had done a lot of research (as …
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