Expert Guides

Following on from the Glastonbury Survival Blog, here's the list of kit we took to Glastonbury, 2019. The equipment we chose really did us proud across the festival overall. We had the odd bump along the way, but the gear easily got us through the occasion, and stood up to the weather far better...

We live in a fine country, a beautiful country, full of glorious countryside, and lands to behold. However, it does rain a little bit, from time to time. Rain should not be an issue for a camping trip - unless the ground is a complete quagmire or flooded. In this event - don't even bother....

Glastonbury 2019 - The Ultimate Survivor's Guide! Welcome to my blog about Glastonbury, 2019. Regardless of what year you go, you might find this a handy guide to getting through the weekend in one piece. Looking for certain information? Use the Contents Table below to cut out the waffle. I...

An Expert's Basic Guide to "Surviving" Winter Camping Camping, when the weather is cold can seem a daunting task, but with the right gear there’s nothing stopping you enjoying the outdoors in the winter months. Winter Camping can be highly rewarding, as it offers a chance to camp at the...

Seems a silly thought, when you think about it - a carpet - for a tent!? However, over the years, matching or universal tent carpets have become incredibly popular with campers for a multitude of reasons. Tent Carpets These are designed to sit in the living space of your tent, and offer some...

Anyone like a cold beer? I know I do! So when I take a cold beer out of the fridge on a hot day, and a film of condensation forms around the outside edge. This is the hot air meeting the cold glass and the water vapour in the air condensing into a liquid format, a similar thing is happening...

Important Jargon: These are terms, that may arise throughout the blog. Polyurethane Coating (PU) All tents usually have a PU coating to make the tent waterproof. Durable Water Repellant (DWR) As well as the PU coating, there is also a DWR finish applied to the tent fabric, which makes the...

Scroll to the base of the content for the video of this tent. Above you will see, the customer's tent has suffered extensive fading (and no that is not a shadow!) It is where some of the rear tent panel has been shaded by the mesh ventilation cover. This is the effects of UV degradation on a...

In a word, no, they aren’t all waterproof and it is important to check the hydrostatic head when shopping for your new tent. Your tent can undoubtedly be a trusty shelter to escape the elements, but no temporary shelter will ever be as waterproof as your house. That said, some tents are much...