Camping How To

Knowing how to read a map is crucial for staying safe and enjoying the outdoors, whether you’re heading for well-known trails or setting out into the wilderness

Our guide to how to wash a down jacket, complete with handy tips on everything from proper storage, drying and repair for your puffer

Our guide to how to use a hammock helps you get into the swing of things on day hikes, car camping trips and backpacking adventures

Our tips on how to season wood so that your logs reach the optimum condition for your stoves and for clean and consistent campfires

The key to heating up water on camp – for anything from dehydrated meals to a nice cup of tea

Knowing how to chop firewood with or without an axe or maul will enable you to fashion pieces perfect for the campfire

We guide you on how to orientate a map – with or without your compass – so that you can navigate your way through the backcountry

Read our guide on how to keep your tent clean while camping, so that your backcountry bolthole remains dirt free, tidy and a pleasant space to sleep in

Knowing how to clean a pocketknife will enable you to keep your blade in top condition, as a dirty knife is unhygienic and potentially unsafe

Our guide on how to tread lightly and leave no trace when camping, so that the trails are left unspoilt for generations to come