I hadn’t realised until after speaking to a good friend of mine that sharpening a knife is a bit of art form and takes a fair bit of practise to get the perfect angle and sharpness, especially when…

Redback Boots are 100% authentic Australian-made, Outback-inspired work boots. Still proudly made in Australia by 4th generation bootmakers, they combine…

My favourite brand, if you haven’t already guessed, is Darn Tough. They aren't cheap, but not only have they outlasted many other socks, but…

It was a nice surprise when last month I received the Camping Soul Food cookbook, crammed with recipes that are not only easy to read and understand, but they’re aimed towards…

The Camper Lux offers all the comfort of the Outwell Camper but with extra insulation to keep me snug and warm when temperatures drop, and the in-built pillow means…

I know a few people who have one of these and love them to bits, and they were on offer on Amazon, so I decided to go ahead and order one (well Muddy Madam ordered it). The design is very simple, and comprises of just four…

I spotted these and quite a few other quirky boots and shoes on a stand at the Outdoor Trade Show, and was immediated entranced, and….

If you ever want to turn night into day, then go and buy this Ring MAGflex utility lamp, it’s blindly bright.

Designed with versatility in mind, it can…

Treasured Islands is a guide to over 200 of the most beautiful and intriguing islands around Britain, from the smallest uninhabited slabs of rock teeming with wildlife, to…

This is the fourth book in the Take the Slow Road series, and it shows you the best driving routes around France for campervans and motorhomes…

If you’ve been around Land Rovers for long enough, there are two names that will stand out, the first is the Camel Trophy, and the second is Nick Dimbleby…

Advertised as the world's best natural BBQ, the EcoGrill is 100% biodegradable, and is made from the highest quality alder wood and alder charcoal, unlike normal disposable barbecues that are…

Suede is less water repellent and requires much more attention than a leather shoe, so whilst chatting to Tom Forbes from the Boot Repair Company about the…

The first cookbook from the outdoors legend that is Ray Mears isn’t just a cookbook, it’s a font of all knowledge that takes you through the basic camp kitchen, types of..

If you’re looking for a simple, yet sturdy stove that’s ready to be used within less than 20 seconds, then the Robens Firewood Stove is the one for you!

Made from stainless steel and…

As someone who is forever jumping in and out of 4x4s in all weather and conditions, boots are ideal, they keep my feet dry as well as supporting my ankles. More importantly, for me at least, is that when I go on a car launch, boots are rugged enough to get dirty, and

The Icefall is lightweight, weighing in at just 450g, and is highly compressible - its packed size is 27 x 14cm and it comes with its own carry bag and is made from windproof and low moisture absorbing materials.

The Ring RIL3900HP MAGflex Pivot LED Slim Inspection Lamp is a portable, lightweight, foldable and pocket-sized lamp that’s ideal if you’re a professional mechanic or simply enjoy tinkering under the bonnet and want to get into the tightest gaps in an engine bay.

To be fair, there isn’t much I can write about a kettle - you fill it with water, put it on heat and wait for it to boil, and this Tea Break Lux M (medium) Kettle from Outwell does a sterling job of preparing water for your first, last and every other brew of day….

We all know that cable ties are useful things to have, both around the house and in the car, but what has always annoyed me about them is that they’re single use, and a bit too rigid.  Wouldn’t it be better if someone could invent something….