Expert Camping Gear Reviews & Advice
Picture this: you’re three days into a wild camp on the Cairngorm Plateau, your legs are protesting after 20 kilometres of rough terrain, and the last thing you want is an extra 200 grams pulling at your shoulders. I’ve been there, mate – we all have. That’s precisely why choosing the right ultralight backpacking stove … Read more
Picture this: you’re three hours into a sodden scramble up Snowdon, and all you can think about is that first steaming brew at camp. But when you reach for your backpacking stove, will it light in the Welsh wind? Will it boil water before hypothermia sets in? The answer depends entirely on whether you’ve chosen … Read more
There’s something magical about brewing your first cuppa on a misty Scottish morning, watching the sunrise over the Pennines whilst your porridge bubbles away, or enjoying a hot meal after a long day traversing the South West Coast Path. But here’s the thing – none of that happens without a reliable best backpacking stove nestled … Read more
Picture this: you’re bivvying on the remote slopes of Ben Nevis, temperatures plummeting, and your mate’s fancy canister stove has just packed in. Meanwhile, you’re calmly brewing tea on unleaded petrol from the last village’s filling station, your MSR WhisperLite International purring away like nothing’s amiss. That’s the magic of multi-fuel reliability. The MSR WhisperLite … Read more
When you’re planning an expedition to the Scottish Highlands or a wild camping trip in Snowdonia, the last thing you want is your stove failing because you couldn’t find the right fuel canister. That’s precisely where a multi fuel camping stove becomes your most valuable piece of kit. I’ve spent years testing camping gear across … Read more
Picture this: you’ve just pitched your tent in the stunning Lake District after a long day’s hike, and your stomach’s rumbling something fierce. You reach for your trusty propane camping stove, give it a quick click, and within minutes, you’re tucking into a piping hot meal whilst watching the sun set over Windermere. That’s the … Read more
There’s something utterly brilliant about waking up to the sound of birdsong, unzipping your tent, and firing up a camping stove for that first brew of the morning. But if you’ve ever struggled with a dodgy single-burner that takes ages to boil water whilst your sausages go cold, you’ll know precisely why a 2 burner … Read more
Picture this: you’ve just conquered a challenging Lake District summit, your legs are tired, and all you want is a proper brew and a hot meal. You pull out your camping stove, and within minutes, water’s boiling for tea whilst your dehydrated meal rehydrates perfectly. That’s the magic of having the right lightweight gas stove … Read more
Picture this: you’ve hiked through the Peak District for hours, mist clinging to your boots, and all you want is a proper brew. You reach into your rucksack, pull out your trusty gas camping stove, and within minutes, you’re cradling a steaming mug of tea. That’s the magic of a quality camping stove—it transforms any … Read more
Picture this: you’ve just arrived at your favourite pitch in the Lake District, the sun’s breaking through the clouds, and you’re ready to unwind in your awning. But instead of sinking into comfort, you’re wrestling with a bulky, back-breaking chair that’s seen better days. Sound familiar? If you’re a UK caravanner, you’ll know that choosing … Read more