Jeff Durham Skiffs originate from back in the 19th century when they were used on the River Thames for leisure and as a water taxi service. To the uninitiated, they may appear to be simply an older version of a modern day rowing boat and, indeed, in many ways they are still …
There are several ways you can maximise the use of available space inside a tent in order to store things. However, before you even think about where you’re going to put everything, storage considerations need to be considered even before you buy the tent itself. Most reputable tent manufacturers will …
One of the things you need to consider if you’re out on a hiking or camping trip and you get lost or get injured is how you might attract the attention of rescuers. Depending on your location and the environment around you, you can signal for help in many different …
Whitewater rafting is a group recreational activity using inflatable rubber dinghies which can often accommodate up to 8 people or sometimes more (plus a qualified guide) which travel downstream on rivers which have flowing rapids (whitewater, which causes ‘wave like’ undulations) and which often speeds up and disorientates the dinghy …
We’re all only too aware that when we ascend anything – a staircase for example, the nature of gravity means that we expend far more energy going up it rather than down. If you enjoy hiking, it’s most likely that, at some point, you’ll be looking to climb steep hills …
The UK is a great place to go walking and offers something for everybody with its varied landscapes and terrain and all in a relatively small space. Without the need to travel too far, you’ve probably got either rolling green hills, low flat fens, rugged mountains, chalk and lime cliffs, …
The most important thing to remember when considering camping at the beach is that you need to firmly establish whether or not you’re allowed to camp there. Many authorities forbid camping at the beach. This can be for safety reasons, for environmental protection or for wildlife conservation and it’s possibly …
The majority of hikers would usually carry a pack that’s around 30 pounds in weight or perhaps even more. However, a special ‘breed’ of hikers carries far less – often less than 12 pounds. They have become known as lightweight backpackers and even ultralight backpackers and, whilst you may not …
Camping experiences can come in all forms and guises. From recreational campsites with plenty of on-site facilities and national parks to wilderness camping and Camping On The Beach – there is seemingly no end to where people choose to pitch a tent on a camping holiday. One of the biggest …
Hiking can be very physically demanding and nowhere more so than on your feet. Therefore, it’s crucial that you have comfortably fitting and protective, durable footwear and there are a number of things you should consider when deciding to purchase the correct footwear to suit you. What Kind of Trips …