On a recent camping trip to Finland, we discovered a Valhalla for those who like to sleep under canvas. Not only does the country have the everyman’s right – which allows campers to set up camp almost anywhere – but there are also a huge number of facilities, from equipped camping areas to wilderness huts with saunas.
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I went bivvying for the first time, these are the six lessons I learned
Bivvying is the extreme version of camping: it’s sleeping in the wild but not in a tent. Rather, you use a bivvy bag, a sort of waterproof cover that falls somewhere between a raincoat for your sleeping bag and a miniature tent without poles or stakes. I tried it recently for the first time, these are the lessons I learned.
Continue Reading →Camping in the desert of Jordan
The sun slowly sinks behind a honeycomb of sandstone and brick-red totem poles. And afterwards… a starry sky that turns everyone into a philosopher. Few camping experiences are as magical as those in the desert. But putting up your tent also requires a lot of preparation and knowledge. Here’s what Tom learnt from camping for four nights in the desert of Jordan.
Continue Reading →Tips to stay warm in the tent
Are you planning to start the camping season early or extend it into the autumn? Prepare for cold nights. Even in summer, it can cool down considerably after sundown. But with a few simple measures, you can avoid a chilly night.
Continue Reading →Cooking and eating during camping trips: some rules of thumb
Cooking whilst camping can be a challenge. Unless you’re a builder or a miner, you’ll consume more energy during a camping trip than in daily life. But how do you get those extra calories when, at the same time, you’re trying to limit the weight of your backpack or bicycle panniers?
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