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 whilst we are out and about is paramount. Whilst we should already be looking […]
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 gained from joining a first aid training provider. Below are some simple rules […]
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. What is the purpose of a sleeping mat? The mat provides insulation between you and the ground and therefore helps you to keep you warm, but let’s […]
The home of modern Volkswagen campervan hire in Manchester. The family of VW T6 Transporters is waiting to whisk you away… Whether it’s a holiday with the kids, a weekend in the Lake District, or you want to do a festival in style, the campervans are set up ready to go with everything you need […]
After many months of being stuck inside our homes and restricted from non-essential traveling, we are now finally allowed to step into the great outdoors once again. Clean out your old pans and grab your hiking boots, it’s time to pitch up and take a moment to appreciate the bliss feeling of freedom. There are […]
One of the Nearly Wild Camping locations is offering members the following: ‘We have had a great summer with some fantastic people from the Nearly Wild Camping Club. A number of the guests were asking about the possibility of doing autumn and winter bushcraft camps and were also interested in learning new bushcraft skills in […]
There are few things more satisfying to me then the sound of rain on our campervan roof, or the way the dawn light spills in first thing in the morning, coaxing you out of sleep and calling you to face the day ahead. There’s also watching the stars dot the night sky from the open […]
Just when you thought you had all the camping kit you could ever need… Now at first I thought what’s the point of folding wellies? They can’t be a substitute for actual wellies – those sturdy, bulky and chunky soled waterproof boots that we all know so well – not the most comfortable or stylish […]
Renting a camping tent online has been made so much easier with the Olpro Loan & Go service. Simply choose a tent you need and add to cart with one click. With Loan & Go you can select from a range of tents and awnings that you can borrow from Olpro. If you don’t camp […]
In this video, Nearly Wild Camping’s founder, Steve Evison, shares a few thoughts on tents he and his family have found work well for Nearly Wild Camping. Steve has camped in many situations from extreme Himalayan mountain environments to wild Alaskan forests, commercial campsites to roadside verges! In this video, he shares some thoughts on […]
