Wild Camping in Scotland Guide
Why Scotland Is So Good for Wild Camping There are few places in the UK where wild camping feels as natural as it does in Scotland. A quiet lochside evening, a small tent tucked below a ridge, the ...
How to Reduce Tent Condensation in UK Weather
First Things First Condensation Is Not Always a Leak Anyone who camps in Britain for long enough will eventually wake up to a damp flysheet. Sometimes it is just a misting on the inside of the tent...
How to Keep Camping Gear Dry in Heavy Rain
Accept That Some Things Will Get Wet The first rule of how to keep camping gear dry in heavy rain is slightly annoying: you probably will not keep everything dry. In the UK, especially in Scotland,...
Practical solo camping safety tips for UK campers, with advice on planning, weather, campsite choice, kit and building confidence when camping alone.
When Does a Tent Need Waterproofing Learning how to waterproof a tent is mostly about maintenance, not rescue. A good tent should already keep rain out, but over time coatings wear, seams age, dirt...
Trekking Pole Tent Setup in Windy Weather
Are Trekking Pole Tents Reliable in Wind A good trekking pole tent can be very reliable in windy weather, but it asks more from the person pitching it. That is the honest answer most experienced hi...
A practical camping packing list for UK campers, covering camping essentials, shelter, sleep gear, cooking kit, clothing, safety items and wild camping extras.
A practical guide on how to choose a backpack for UK hiking and backpacking, covering capacity, fit, waterproofing, features and comfort.
Solo Camping Tips for Beginners
A practical guide to solo camping for beginners, with safety tips, gear advice, campsite ideas and real things people do when camping alone.
The Crown Tent is designed for commercial camping, because the previous TFS brand camping tent is not suitable for long-term construction in commercial camps, but there are still many commercial ca...
About five minutes’ drive from Tanuki Lake Campground, there is a small campsite built in the forest called Izumi no Mori. The campsite operator is a couple in their 60s who are very friendly. Afte...
Visiting Korea again after 20 years
The last time I came to Korea was in 2006, when I came to DAC East Asia for an internship and participated in the wind tunnel laboratory. Almost 20 years have passed in a blink of an eye... This ti...
How to find the best camping site
When camping in the wild, especially hiking at high altitudes, it is sometimes not easy to find the best camping site. My personal principle is not to set a destination, because hiking in the wild ...