Whether you’re a first-time camper or a seasoned regular, there certain things that can make your camping life a lot better. A good coolbox for instance and a decent rug are two I always recommend. But camping gadgets can be a contentious subject – particularly amongst people who think that outdoor living should be technology-free….
Category: Camping
Family Camping for beginners – Preparation
Having written recently about the idea of focusing this blog on a few more niche topics, I’ve decided to begin what will hopefully be a regular series of posts about camping – or more specifically, camping with your family. It’s something we do quite a bit, and a topic on which I’ve got a lot…
Fatherhood: Even more camping tips for families
A few years ago I put together what some useful tips for taking your family camping – it was at the end of our first full year as a camping family, and summarised a few of the things we learnt. You can take a read here: Fatherhood²: 7 Lessons I’ve Learnt After Our First Summer…
Fatherhood²: 7 Lessons I’ve Learnt After Our First Summer of Camping
As I’ve mentioned a few times over the summer, Sara and I recently invested in our first family tent, along with all the equipment needed for family camping trips galore. Several months later, and as the last remnants of summer begin to leave us for the year, I’m pleased to report that we’ve made great…
Fatherhood²: A Camping We Will Go – It’s Just Like Riding a Bike, Right?
In an exciting development for this family, this Wednesday will see us heading off on our first ever camping trip. We’re packed, we have a brand-spanking-new tent (and virtually every accessory you can think of) and we’ll be hitting the M4 in less than 48 hours. The Gower Penninsula in Wales is our destination –…