Latest articles by Jasper Winn
One-person tent vs bivy sack: which is ideal for a bikepacking trip?
It's the battle of one-person tent vs bivy sack: which type of shelter hits the balance of weight, size, and comfort for bikepacking?
The best camping tarps 2024: for camping, bivying, and building shelters
The best camping tarps can serve as a sun shade, tent footprint, hammock rainfly, multi-person camp awning and more
Campfires: the bad, the ugly… and... the good?
In this age of wildfires and scars upon the land, irresponsible campfires raise fear and the hackles like nothing else. But are they all bad?
5 bushcraft skills everyone can learn: from igniting the campfire to whittling
Mastering basic bushcraft skills won’t just impress your fellow campers and give you a real sense of satisfaction, it might just be a lifesaver one day
The top 10 uses for a tarp: the lowdown on this fab sheet of functional fabric
A tarp is the ultimate piece of simple yet multifunctional equipment to include in your outdoor gear arsenal, with loads of potential backcountry uses
The best camping mugs and cups 2024: for hot drinks in the wild
Find a camping mug that’s your cup of tea, whether you’re trekking, bikepacking, in a van, or on a boat
The best hammocks 2024: put your feet up and relax
Our roundup of the best hammocks will help you find the optimum hangout for all your future camping trips
The best tent pegs 2024: hold your shelter firm in any weather
Whatever the terrain, these are the best tent pegs, pins and stakes to hold down tents and tarps in all conditions
The best bivy sacks 2024: for every kind of lightweight camping adventure
Our pick of the best bivy sacks – lightweight sleeping systems for summer nights under the stars, emergency backup or multi-day, all-weather trips
The best dry bags 2024: keep your gear bone dry during adventures on land and water
Our guide to the best dry bags out there, including daypacks, backpack liners, kitbags, map cases, and swim floats
Best camping buckets, bowls and sinks: for campsite chores
Having the best camping buckets, bowls and water carriers on your trip can make the all the difference
Best camping showers: portable showers for life outdoors
The best camping showers bring home comfort to the wildest of expeditions for campers, cyclists, walkers and conscious van travellers
Mountain Warehouse Bivvy Bag review: back-to-basics beginner’s bivouacking
A basic bivy sack as basic as they come, the Mountain Warehouse Bivvy Bag adds a lightweight waterproof layer to a sleeping bag
Colapz 12v Portable Rechargeable Travel Shower (3in1) review: a pump with extra oomph
The compact Colapz 12v Portable Rechargeable Travel Shower has an electric pump that provides a strong head of water for van or boat campers
Sierra Designs Backcountry Bivy review: designed with longer multi-day treks in mind
The well thought-out Sierra Designs Backcountry Bivy is a practical sack with great features
Alpkit Elan free-standing, hooped bivy sack review: an impressive tent/sack hybrid
The Alpkit Elan combines the simplicity of a bivy sack with the comforts of a tent
Alpkit Hunka XL bivy sack review: for when size matters
A roomy bivy sack, the Alpkit Hunka XL is great for fast and lightweight sleeping on the move
Decathlon Forclaz Waterproof Trekking Bag Cover review: a solid starter sack for bivying newbies
The roomy Decathlon Forclaz Waterproof Trekking Bag Cover is ideal for your first steps into the bivy sleeping experience
Lifesystems Heatshield Thermal Bivi Bag review: built for survival rather than stealth
A reusable emergency bivy sack, the Lifesystems Heatshield Thermal Bivi Bag is small enough to fit into a pocket
RAB Trailhead Bivi review: a no-fuss bivy ideal for minimalist nights out
A lightweight bivy sack, the RAB Trailhead Bivi features popper closure and a rain gutter
Snugpak Special Forces Bivy Sack review: lightweight sleeping that benefits from military experience
The action-ready Snugpak Special Forces Bivy Sack is aimed at bushcrafters and stealth sleepers
Camping checklist: tick off all the gear you need for your camping trip or expedition
Our comprehensive camping checklist takes the stress out of preparing for your car camping trips and wild camping expeditions in the backcountry
