Jen and Sim Benson

Jen and Sim Benson

Award-winning outdoor adventure writers and photographers, Jen and Sim are the authors of eight books, including The Adventurer’s Guide to Britain, Amazing Family Adventures and the forthcoming 100 Great Walks with Kids, which will be published in March 2021. In 2015 they spent a year living under canvas, exploring Britain’s wild places with their two young children. Find out more at Adventure Places.

Latest articles by Jen and Sim Benson

how to pitch a tent: couple setting up wild camp

How to pitch a tent: from choosing a location to canvas maintenance, here's how to create a solid shelter

By Jen and Sim Benson, Alex Foxfield last updated

Your backcountry adventure will be way more enjoyable if you master the basics of pitching a tent before setting out. Here are our expert tips

Tents & Shelters
Snugpak Basecamp Explorer children’s sleeping bag

Snugpak Basecamp Explorer children’s sleeping bag review: fully unzippable for alternative uses

By Jen and Sim Benson last updated

Very versatile and good value, the Snugpak Basecamp Explorer is an excellent first sleeping bag

Sleeping Gear
Selk’bag Lite 6G sleeping bag onesie

Selk’bag Lite 6G sleeping bag review: sleep in it or wear it

By Jen and Sim Benson last updated

The Selk’bag Lite 6G is a sleeping-bag onesie that kids love to crawl into on camp

Sleeping Gear