Walking, Wilderness, Wanderlust and Wellness
We checked the chances of rain last night at at 20% after 9am we thought it would be a good chance to get the lavvu tent up to try to suss out how easy it is. First goes... it was no problem, took about ten minutes. We had left the two halves together to make …
Continue reading "Give me shelter! A wee test run in Devilla Forrest"
Living in Scotland it is hard not to get a little hacked off at mother nature when she decided that she wants to rehydrate the land. When you are away walking or camping you soon realise there is different types of rain and wind. The lighted of touch that you barely notice, to three minutes …
Continue reading "Feeling the Lavvu – Introduction to our Polish Army Cape Shelter"
Excited about what is to come. We didn't share much of our adventures last year but we did have a few trips out in the van and have switched from the Khyam Kampa Motordome to the Khyam Kamper XC. We felt that this would allow us to sleep out when the weather was warm, then …
Camping and walking for over 20 years helps me build up a knowledgebase of brands an gear to avoid and others to move towards. I have purchased outdoor footwear brands including: Berghaus, Merrell, Scarpa, North Face and Salamon. The widsom that has been fermented over the years is 'make sure your boots and your bed …
Continue reading "These boots are made for walking! Review of Adidas Terrex Walking Shoes"
After so many months researching and studying all that is involved with getting a van, our fabulous LG arrived a few weeks ago. Imported from Japan with super low mileage, our new adventure wheels rocked up into our street (nothing like a wee doorstep delivery to save us the hassle!). It is a Nissan Elgrand …
Continue reading "Tonight I’m a Rock and Roll Star – Van Finally Arrived!"
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 …
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 …
Continue reading "I’ve got the power! Trying to navigate the choices for a Portable Power Station!"
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 …
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 …
Continue reading "From Camping Chaos to Calm! Five tips from an Adventuring Mum!"
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 …
Continue reading "Baby it’s cold outside… review of Provence Portable Gas Heater"
The Wildling Adventures 