"Campfire Kev" on August 17th, 2010

You’ll see the Kelly Kettle and Eydon STORM Kettle in use all over this site: If you haven’t already got one then we heartily recommend that you become acquianted with this fantastic piece of gear: perfect for river trips and camping. And if you are wondering where you can get one, we’ve provided this selection [...]

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"Campfire Kev" on June 4th, 2010

A short video sequence showing the technique for fire lighting using birch bark and a steel fire-striker.

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"Campfire Kev" on April 24th, 2010

“Wild Camping” meaning camping out amongst nature away from a managed campsite, is one of the most fantastic and wild experiences you can have, without having to journey to Africa or the Arctic Circle. It’s the best way to really tune in to nature, experience the seasons changing and the wildlife around you, and [...]

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"Campfire Kev" on March 25th, 2010

With the first real trip of the year approaching fast, and the rain pouring down continuously for the past 3 days, it’s useful to check the available River Wye Webcam sites such as this one from the White Lion pub at Ross on Wye on the lower Wye:
Especially useful are the river-level web cams provided [...]

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"Campfire Kev" on June 6th, 2009

Just thought I’d collect my thoughts following a recent canoeing and ‘get out and stay out’ camping trip in the Wye valley. I’ve shared a few tips and ‘learns’ below that I’ve picked up in recent trips with the help of a touch of ‘backyard’ testing too.Â
Camp Fire!  Firstly, respect your surroundings at all times, [...]

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