Outdoor

Backpacking is becoming such an immense trend across the whole world, with the wanderlust community planning trips to Asia and Europe to explore the world on foot! If you've booked a backpacking trip and you're scanning Amazon or eBay for everything that you need, you'll be pleased to know that we've got you covered. The first thing that you should tick off your list is a travel backpack so that you can have a comfy, convenient way of carrying your clothes, camera, and valuables! In comparison to a suitcase, this type of large carry-on provides a much easier way of practical travelling for both the airport journey and your outdoor adventures!Although, there's quite a large selection available on the market for both men and women and it can be difficult to know exactly what to buy. There are a few things to consider when you're searching the market for a new travel backpack, such as the weight, the material and if you're fashion-forward, the colour! The variations are endless but luckily, we've researched popular brands like North Face and Osprey to help you with your choice. 

Whether for camping in the woods, sleeping in the garden, or napping indoors on a rainy day, nothing represents the very epitome of rest and relaxation like the humble hammock. First developed over a thousand years ago in South America, then transported around the world as a space saving bed for sailors, hammocks are a simple and affordable way to bring a piece of paradise into your life.Here we’re going to introduce everything you need to know when shopping for the perfect hammock for you, to help you decide whether to go for a hammock with a stand to support it or one that is free to hang between the trees, and whether to choose one stretched out by spreader bars or free to become your personal cocoon. We’ve also compiled some of the best products from Amazon and eBay, so you are sure to find just what you’re after!

Winter is a tough time for bird populations. Birds require more energy than in the spring and summer just to keep warm in cold temperatures. While some bird species migrate to sunnier climates, for those that remain in the UK food sources become scarce.We can support our feathered friends by providing them with high fat, nutrient dense bird foods to help them through the winter. In this article we share our tips and advice on what you should look for when choosing a suitable bird food for winter.

Hiking at any time of the year means that it’s important to get the right gear to keep you comfortable – be it safe sun protection, waterproofing for when the rain hits, or thermals to keep you cosy in winter. When it comes to headwear, a hat designed for outdoor adventures can deliver all of these; you just have to find the right one for the job, or rather, the hike!Feeling like you’re going round in circles trying to navigate your way to the best hiking hat? We’ve got the guidance with our top tips and buying advice, as well as a list of our favourite online picks from John Lewis, Amazon and eBay, from popular brands such as The North Face and Columbia. Wide brim or bucket hats, baseball caps or beanies, there’s a hat for every hiker, whether man or woman, and you’ve arrived at the right coordinates to help you find one!

The UK has a varied and vibrant range of birds, with both native and visiting species making the British Isles their home throughout the year. Feeding birds provides a necessary role in encouraging bird populations by providing essential nutrients that may be lacking in their environment depending on location and time of year. Placing a bird feeder in your garden, whether hung from branches or poles, is a great way to help our feathered friends.However, bird feeders may also encourage certain unwanted visitors. Greedy squirrels love to gobble up nuts, seeds, and suet fat balls before the birds can get a look in! In this article, we show you how to prevent pesky critters by sharing our top tips on how to find the best squirrel-proof bird feeder, and introduce the best bird feeders with baffles and cages, or those that spin, to buy online on eBay and Amazon.

It’s a rainy day, so you head out with your umbrella tucked under your arm. Two minutes later, it’s flipped inside out and you’re tangled up and soaking wet. Sound familiar? You need a windproof umbrella! Found in both compact and golf styles, these strong brollies will stay intact and keep you protected when faced with miserable conditions such as the sideways wind/rain combination we know too well in the UK.Small and foldable enough to slip into your bag or large enough to cover you and your companion, there are all sorts of windproof umbrellas to scour through before you invest. Our shopping guide should give you the information you need to find the most suitable, and we’ve also rounded up our top 10 best buys from John Lewis, Amazon and eBay, from brands such as Fulton and Gustbuster, so you can get to where you’re going safe and dry, rain or snow!