Grid List Latest articles by Louis Dzierzak Best sleeping pad or mat: guarantee a comfy night's sleep while camping or on an expedition By Matthew Jones, Sian Lewis, Louis Dzierzak We’ve spent nights in all conditions testing the best sleeping pads, mats and camping mattresses to help ensure you sleep soundly whether in the wild or on a campsite Best camping chair: for wilderness expeditions, picnics, fishing trips and all adventures in the outdoors By Sian Lewis, Louis Dzierzak Our top picks of the best camping chairs, from lightweight backpacking stools to cosy two-person loveseats Best sleeping bags: for warm and cosy nights in camp or in the hills By Matthew Jones, Louis Dzierzak Our selection of the best sleeping bags available in 2021 will help you pick the right option for your next adventure, be it a car camping trip or backpacking expedition The best wood-burning stoves: for picnic and campsite cooking with natural fuel By Louis Dzierzak, Pat Kinsella The best wood-burning stoves are fun to cook with, and offer a natural alternative to canister gas and liquid fuel stoves What is a wood-burning stove, and should I buy one? By Louis Dzierzak, Pat Kinsella When you’re out camping, there’s nothing quite like wild-cooking a feast over naked flames – but do you really need a wood-burning stove to do that? How to use a wood-burning stove to get the most out of your meals on camp By Louis Dzierzak, Pat Kinsella Cooking over an open flame sounds simple, but knowing how to use a wood-burning stove can significantly improve your results The best hiking boots: for day walks, peak-bagging raids and epic backpacking adventures By Pat Kinsella, Louis Dzierzak Choosing the best hiking boots for your days on the trail will determine the success of your adventure in the great outdoors, no matter how large or small Best pop-up tents for fuss-free camping weekends and festivals By Sian Lewis, Louis Dzierzak, Alex Langfield Our top picks of the best pop-up tents are affordable and assemble in no time, giving you more time to explore the great outdoors or head for that festival arena Best hiking backpack: for day walks, camping trips and epic treks By Jonathan Manning, Louis Dzierzak, Alex Langfield With our pick of the best hiking backpacks you can carry all your hiking essentials comfort, whatever the ambition of your adventures Best camping stoves: for delicious campsite meals or quick brews in the mountains By Jonathan Manning, Alex Langfield, Louis Dzierzak Our selection of the best camping stoves will help you brew a piping hot beverage or cook up a treat, whether in the campsite or on the hill The best headlamps for camping and safer backpacking, night walking and trail running at night By Pat Kinsella, Alex Langfield, Louis Dzierzak The best headlamps free you up to adventure well into the night, whether studying tomorrow's route from the comfort of your tent or continuing to pound the trails till sunrise The best family tents: for car camping get-aways, staycations and fun-filled backyard sleepouts By Louis Dzierzak, Matthew Jones, Jen and Sim Benson Camping trips are shared adventures that can form life-long memories. They start with the best family tents The best 4-person tents: for the perfect family camping trip or incredible backpacking adventures By Sian Lewis, Louis Dzierzak, Alex Langfield Our guide to selecting the best 4-person tent to give you blissful nights under the stars, whether you're in a campsite, at a festival or in the mountains The best flashlights: for camping and outdoor adventures on the dark side By Louis Dzierzak Whether you’re exploring the backcountry, or simply camping out in the backyard, the best flashlights are an essential piece of kit Camping with teenagers: how to ensure your trip is fun for everyone By Louis Dzierzak Adolescent years are a time of turmoil for kids and parents alike, as hormones rage and a yearning for independence grows. But camping with teenagers doesn't have to be an ordeal Advnture Newsletter All the latest inspiration, tips and guides to help you plan your next Advnture! 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Best sleeping pad or mat: guarantee a comfy night's sleep while camping or on an expedition By Matthew Jones, Sian Lewis, Louis Dzierzak We’ve spent nights in all conditions testing the best sleeping pads, mats and camping mattresses to help ensure you sleep soundly whether in the wild or on a campsite
Best camping chair: for wilderness expeditions, picnics, fishing trips and all adventures in the outdoors By Sian Lewis, Louis Dzierzak Our top picks of the best camping chairs, from lightweight backpacking stools to cosy two-person loveseats
Best sleeping bags: for warm and cosy nights in camp or in the hills By Matthew Jones, Louis Dzierzak Our selection of the best sleeping bags available in 2021 will help you pick the right option for your next adventure, be it a car camping trip or backpacking expedition
The best wood-burning stoves: for picnic and campsite cooking with natural fuel By Louis Dzierzak, Pat Kinsella The best wood-burning stoves are fun to cook with, and offer a natural alternative to canister gas and liquid fuel stoves
What is a wood-burning stove, and should I buy one? By Louis Dzierzak, Pat Kinsella When you’re out camping, there’s nothing quite like wild-cooking a feast over naked flames – but do you really need a wood-burning stove to do that?
How to use a wood-burning stove to get the most out of your meals on camp By Louis Dzierzak, Pat Kinsella Cooking over an open flame sounds simple, but knowing how to use a wood-burning stove can significantly improve your results
The best hiking boots: for day walks, peak-bagging raids and epic backpacking adventures By Pat Kinsella, Louis Dzierzak Choosing the best hiking boots for your days on the trail will determine the success of your adventure in the great outdoors, no matter how large or small
Best pop-up tents for fuss-free camping weekends and festivals By Sian Lewis, Louis Dzierzak, Alex Langfield Our top picks of the best pop-up tents are affordable and assemble in no time, giving you more time to explore the great outdoors or head for that festival arena
Best hiking backpack: for day walks, camping trips and epic treks By Jonathan Manning, Louis Dzierzak, Alex Langfield With our pick of the best hiking backpacks you can carry all your hiking essentials comfort, whatever the ambition of your adventures
Best camping stoves: for delicious campsite meals or quick brews in the mountains By Jonathan Manning, Alex Langfield, Louis Dzierzak Our selection of the best camping stoves will help you brew a piping hot beverage or cook up a treat, whether in the campsite or on the hill
The best headlamps for camping and safer backpacking, night walking and trail running at night By Pat Kinsella, Alex Langfield, Louis Dzierzak The best headlamps free you up to adventure well into the night, whether studying tomorrow's route from the comfort of your tent or continuing to pound the trails till sunrise
The best family tents: for car camping get-aways, staycations and fun-filled backyard sleepouts By Louis Dzierzak, Matthew Jones, Jen and Sim Benson Camping trips are shared adventures that can form life-long memories. They start with the best family tents
The best 4-person tents: for the perfect family camping trip or incredible backpacking adventures By Sian Lewis, Louis Dzierzak, Alex Langfield Our guide to selecting the best 4-person tent to give you blissful nights under the stars, whether you're in a campsite, at a festival or in the mountains
The best flashlights: for camping and outdoor adventures on the dark side By Louis Dzierzak Whether you’re exploring the backcountry, or simply camping out in the backyard, the best flashlights are an essential piece of kit
Camping with teenagers: how to ensure your trip is fun for everyone By Louis Dzierzak Adolescent years are a time of turmoil for kids and parents alike, as hormones rage and a yearning for independence grows. But camping with teenagers doesn't have to be an ordeal
