This blog was written between 2008 and 2016 as part of the online camping shop CheapTents.com. The online shop has permanently closed but the blog contains popular posts about the outdoors that are still relevant and being read. The blog has been moved to free hosting on WordPress in order to keep the content available. … Continue reading Welcome to CheapTents Outdoor Gear Blog
Scrambling for People Who are Scared of Heights
Sharp Edge ridge scramble Taking on a scramble can be a very rewarding achievement. If you have a fear of heights you are inevitably going to be scared. You will have to push yourself, but that makes the challenge all the more rewarding. So if you are scared of heights but you want to go … Continue reading Scrambling for People Who are Scared of Heights
12 Must Have Items to Take Camping
It seems that almost every post on the internet these days is to do with lists of things. These include things to do, places see, must have products, the smallest, the biggest, the fastest, the most expensive. From the 20 longest bridges in the world to the 15 most embarrassing photos of your favourite celebrities, … Continue reading 12 Must Have Items to Take Camping
Walking the Zambezi Interview with Chaz Powell
From November 2015 to April 2016 Chaz Powell will attempt to walk the entire length of the Zambezi River. This is going to be an ambitious expedition during which Chaz will have to contend with extreme weather and a myriad of wild animals, as well as the threat of contracting malaria. Update: In order to … Continue reading Walking the Zambezi Interview with Chaz Powell
The North Face Heyerdahl 2 Tent Review
The Heyerdahl 2 from The North Face is a 2 person, 3 season tunnel tent weighing 2.81 kg. In this review we will take a detailed look at the design and features of the Heyerdahl 2, to help you decide if this is the right tent for you. Pitching the Heyerdahl Tent The Heyerdahl 2, … Continue reading The North Face Heyerdahl 2 Tent Review
Two Person Backpacking Tents
We are currently stocking a range of excellent two berth tents designed for backpacking and general camping. Detailed information about these tents can be found via the ultralight tents and lightweight tent sections of our website. To help you choose the most suitable tent for your requirements here is a round up of some of … Continue reading Two Person Backpacking Tents
Extreme Food for Adventure Racing and Backpacking
Deciding what food to take when you are backpacking can be a difficult choice. Its always a balancing act between nutrition, energy, taste, longevity, weight, volume, ease of preparation and cooking time. Fortunately we now have a way of making that choice much easier for you! Our new range of meals from Lancashire based company … Continue reading Extreme Food for Adventure Racing and Backpacking
Mikael Strandberg – Expeditions – Interview
You would be hard pushed to find many people who have explored such a number of diverse and uninhabited parts of our planet as Expedition Guide and Documentary Producer Mikael Strandberg. These include Eastern Africa, Patagonia, Siberia, Arabia and more. He has travelled on foot, bicycle, horseback, ski, reindeer sled, with camels and even with … Continue reading Mikael Strandberg – Expeditions – Interview
Force Ten Tents – New for 2015
We are excited to announce that we have extended our range of Force Ten tents. Designed for expeditions and mountaineering, these high quality tents are durable and will protect you when you are camping in harsh weather conditions. Tents have come on a long way since the classic orange, A-frame Force Ten tent of old. … Continue reading Force Ten Tents – New for 2015
Dove Step with Jonny Rankin: Interview
One of the most exciting aspects of walking can be an unexpected sighting of birds or other wildlife. Some of our most popular blog posts are about the wildlife we can encounter whilst out in the countryside, such as birds or prey, bats and hares. In this interview we find out about an iconic bird … Continue reading Dove Step with Jonny Rankin: Interview
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