Expert Camping Gear Reviews & Advice
There’s something rather special about that first cup of tea whilst sat outside your tent watching the sun rise over the Lake District, or brewing coffee on a drizzly morning in the Scottish Highlands. But here’s what most UK campers overlook: you don’t need to spend a fortune on a camping kettle to enjoy a … Read more
There’s something rather magical about cooking over an open fire, particularly when the British drizzle has finally stopped and you’ve got a proper bed of embers glowing beneath a heavy cast iron pot. A Dutch oven for camping transforms your campsite from a place where you grudgingly boil water for instant noodles into a proper … Read more
There’s something brilliantly Irish about a camping kettle that works better in a Force 8 gale than it does on a calm day. The Kelly Kettle — or volcano kettle, storm kettle, or Ghillie kettle, depending on who’s telling the story — has been boiling water outdoors since the early 1900s, when a small farmer … Read more
There’s something wonderfully reassuring about hearing that familiar whistle echoing across a damp British campsite at dawn. A whistling kettle for camping isn’t just another piece of kit—it’s the difference between nursing a lukewarm brew whilst shivering in your waterproofs and enjoying a proper cup of tea that actually warms you from the inside out. … Read more
There’s something quintessentially British about needing a proper cuppa, even when you’re pitched up in a soggy field in the Peak District. I’ve spent enough damp mornings on UK campsites to know that a reliable camping kettle isn’t just a luxury — it’s the difference between starting your day with a smile or grumbling through … Read more
Shopping for camping cookware for 2 people feels deceptively straightforward until you’re standing in the pouring rain at 7 PM in the Lake District, realising your “lightweight” pot set is either too small to cook a proper meal or so flimsy it’s warped on the camp stove. I’ve tested dozens of cookware sets across British … Read more
Choosing the right cookware set for backpacking isn’t just about boiling water—it’s about finding that sweet spot between weight, durability, and functionality whilst trudging through the Lake District’s unpredictable drizzle or wild camping in the Scottish Highlands. After years of testing gear in Britain’s sodden countryside and across European trails, I’ve learned that the wrong … Read more
Planning your first camping trip or upgrading your festival kit without breaking the bank? You’ve landed in the right place. Budget camping cookware has evolved dramatically over the past few years — gone are the days when “cheap” meant flimsy aluminium that warped after three uses and left your beans tasting metallic. What most UK … Read more
What if I told you that the difference between a soggy, half-cooked breakfast and a proper fry-up at your Lake District campsite comes down to choosing the right camping cookware set? After years of testing pots and pans across British campsites—from the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast—I’ve learned that not all camping cookware is … Read more
Picture yourself on a windswept Scottish hillside, rain lashing down, desperate for a warm cuppa. Your gas canister’s empty, and you’re freezing. This is precisely where storm kettles prove their worth. The Kelly Kettle vs Ghillie Kettle debate has captivated UK campers for over a century, and for good reason—these ingenious devices boil water using … Read more