One product that I really wanted to get my hands on first was a decent sized table, one that could handle the weight of something like the Firepod (20Kg), but more importantly be tall enough for me not to crouch over when I’m cooking or preparing food…

By using the aforementioned witchcraft, it uses the heat from the fire to create electricity that both charges your device, and powers a fan that blows air into the chimney.

It’s like they’ve always been there, so inextricably entwined into the very fabric of The Mud Life’s daily routine that they’re almost forgotten about…

The Viva Zipper is a continuation of Frio’s wallet range which are designed for holding medication that need to be kept cool (eg insulin), so it’s...

Here in Great Britain we are never ready for the sun to shine. It happens so rarely that we are shocked each time, but after that shock subsides we head off to beaches, amusement parks or....

Even if you don’t own a pair of Redback boots (though you really should) I can’t recommend this wax enough, not only has it given my Redbacks a new lease of life, but I've also treated my 25-year old Zamberlan Mountain Lites to a coating too, and the difference is amazing!

Worn on the pressure points of the wrists, these bands…

I explained that I wanted a good, dependable general purpose camp knife, a knife that can easily cut rope, feather branches, slice food and so on.  I didn’t want anything fancy or ridiculously expensive either as I have a bad habit of losing things!

These Frio Large Drinks Coolers will fit most water bottles up to 1 litre, and are also brilliant at keeping your pop, wine or Prosecco🥂 cool….

Just like their normal drinking flasks this food version oozes quality, and although lightweight…

This Drinks Cooler comes from Frio, the same company that creates travel wallets that keeps insulin cool…

Made from toughened Zirconium Oxide and measure 6 on the Mohs Scale (Steel measures 4.5 and Diamond 10), the blades are hardened to 400 tons of pressure causing the knife to…

Last year, Woodfuel Direct sent me a couple of packs of their Hotties to review which worked really well both in a wood-burning stove and my Aquaforno.  What I didn’t mention was that they also gave me a packet of their Ignite Firelighters to try out, so what do I think? 

Well, made from renewable and untreated wood shavings that are dipped in wax, the first one I lit using a match took only ………

I’m sorry that I haven’t treated you well over the last 4 years, you’ve been exceptionally reliable and comfortable, yet I haven’t looked after you the way I should have.  

You are the only boots that I choose when I leave the house.  When wellingtons are a bit excessive or I have to walk for miles at indoor and outdoor events, I reach for…..

The Freescape Camp Kitchen is basically 2 knives secured in a tray that slides into cutting board, and as its name suggests, perfect for outdoor cooking. You get 2 knives as I said, a Freescape Paring Knife that has a grippy rubber handle, fine 3” steel blade and full tang construction which makes it excellent for peeling or …….

I came across Freewaters footwear at a trade show. I was drawn to the stand by a colourful image showing how they support clean water projects around the globe (this ticks one of my boxes), which in turn made me examine the footwear on offer. They had a cracking collection of flip flops, sandals and lifestyle trainers………

I've become a bit of fan of the Hydro Flask Coffee Mug, which comes in 3 sizes (12oz, 16oz & 20 oz), and a wide range of funky colours….

Muddy Madam and I were at the NEC the other month at the Garden & Leisure Exhibition, and amongst all the cool bits and pieces on show was the Firepod Pizza Oven. Immediately it grabbed our attention, for  reasons such as: we love pizza and it is a very funky looking pizza oven…….

Kicking off 2018 for Honda (UK) is the launch of the new EU22i, successor to the best-selling EU20i from Honda’s portable inverter generator range….

Made from food grade silicone, the cups are virtually unbreakable and can be used for both hot and cold drinks...