A quick hello via the news section to say it’s good to be back from a week camping in Arcachon, we have some great posts lined up including the (inevitable) guide to camping in France, some new equipment reviews and more!
Camp out in Antartica – About.com After finding it a little chilly in the South of France at night I’m not too sure about this, but if anyone tries it and doesn’t get eaten by a Polar Bear (or is it Penguins in the Arctic?) let us know how it went…
Scouts to no longer bring penknives on camping trips – Telegraph.co.uk Either we’re going to hell in a handcart or it’s a slow news day. Thinking back to my own Scouting days the only time I can remember using a knife was to cut into some undercooked sausages.
Win £300 worth of camping equipment – Enjoy England I know they’re a little square but you can’t complain at £300 of new tent for free.
Lowering your caravan and motorhome insurance premiums
Vintage style camping gear
VW Camper Van Tent
Glamping accessories
The Best Teepee Tents
Vango Airbeam self inflating tent mini review
Cath Kidston goes Camping
5 incredible camping gadgets
5 Cool Camping Gadgets
September 14th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
The article about Scouts banning knives is bullshit. You can see details here:
http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/225/scouting-refutes-knife-ban-claims
and:
http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/6/the-truth-about-scouts-and-knives
September 14th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
@Mike Thanks mike, slow news day it was then. Poor fact checking on my part too!