Knowledgebase

Guides, stories and practical advice for camping more simply and responsibly.

Essential guides

Start here with our core resources for responsible wild camping

Wild camping guide

Everything you need to know about wild camping responsibly in the UK and Ireland, from choosing a pitch to packing your gear.

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Landowners

Landowner guide

How to open your land to wild campers, manage bookings, and build community while protecting your environment.

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Leave No Trace

The essential principles for camping responsibly, minimising your impact and preserving wild spaces for future generations.

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Bikepacking: A Complete Guide for Adventurers

Bikepacking has become an increasingly popular adventure activity, combining the thrill of cycling with the freedom of self-supported travel. It involves traveling long distances on a bicycle, usually over multiple days and across...

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Choosing a backpack for wilder camping

Many people love to camp, but some people prefer to take their camping to the next level by engaging in what is known as "wilder camping." This type of camping involves spending extended periods of time in more remote, natural areas. If...

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5 ways to light a fire when camping

It's always advisable to have more than one way to light a fire when camping. Things can go wrong, get wet or be difficult to find in your rucksack pockets. You need to practice some of the methods before waiting until it's dark and...

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Top Tips to Keep Warm when Camping

There’s nothing worse than getting cold when camping. It’s much better to prevent the chills than get cold and have to find ways to get warm again. Below are some tried and tested ways to keep warm when camping:

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Kit yourself out for 200 pounds – With Bean Camping Podcast.

Its summer and with the many lockdown restrictions still in place for going abroad a lot of people have decided to holiday at home in the UK, so why not try wild camping?

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What is “Nearly Wild Camping”? And Why You Should Definitely Try it This Summer

Many of us have found a reignited passion for the great outdoors over the last year and a half and what better way to reconnect with nature than to go camping?! I recently heard of a new concept; "nearly wild camping" and was really...

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Going wild camping? Don’t forget your map and compass!

Fi Darby is a freelance outdoor writer, and one half of the popular outdoor blog Two Blondes Walking.

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The Benefits of Swag Camping

Some time ago I saw an Instagram post that one of my friends had made showing the kitchen set-up he was using that weekend, I think in his permission woodland. I can’t remember the photo exactly but it probably involved a bulky Frontier...

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Expedition meals for wilder camping

2020 saw a huge increase in the number of people enjoying the joys of camping in the UK. It was fantastic that so many people dipped their toes into the adventures of wilder camping. The process and knowledge required can be a bit...

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Winter Walks - Cold Weather Considerations

It’s that time of year where the days are shorter and the temperatures drop. Does that mean we can’t get out and about due to the worsening weather? Absolutely not and we actively encourage it, but more consideration into our safety...

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First Aid for Wilder Camping - Cuts and Burns

As we know, mishaps and injuries can and do happen when camping. Common injuries around the camp and when cooking include cuts and burns. Having the ability to deal with these can be as simple as having some basic first aid skills...

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Choosing a sleeping mat for wild camping

There are many types of sleeping mat available, as with most camping equipment there are a variety of price points and a plethora of weight/sizes on the market.

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