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Le Tour Is Racing Towards Us!

by Snugpak June 25, 2014 in Events 0 comments
While the rest of the world is trembling with World Cup fever, here in God’s country, the anticipation ahead of Le Grand Depart is inescapable. It’s amazing to think that on 5th-6th July, the beauty of Yorkshire’s countryside will be at the forefront of the world’s largest cycling event. What better way to experience Le Tour Yorkshire than to explore the route yourself? Rather excitingly for us, the route passes straight by Snugpak HQ in Silsden! Cycling is a great way to experience Yorkshire’s countryside, without the pain of having to fill up at a petrol station, and of course, it’s healthy and it’s free! If you haven’t been on a bike for a few years, Britain on Foot has some great advice on how to ease back into cycling: http://www.britainonfoot.co.uk/activities/bike In the run up to the tour, there’s a selection of cycling events and organised routes to have a go at across the region. ‘Cycle the Dales’ have created a route inspired by the Tour de France: https://cyclethedales.org.uk/route/tour_de_france_in_the_dales/ The Yorkshire Festival of Cycling at Harewood House will be the official starting point of Le Tour Yorkshire. The festival runs throughout the duration of the event 4th-6th July and will […] Read more!

How to get a good night’s sleep when camping

by Snugpak June 22, 2014 in How To's 0 comments
Camping is all about enjoying the great outdoors and freeing yourself of everyday living constraints. It’s also a great holiday with the kids as it gets them away from their computer games and into the fresh air. But this all sounds great as long as you get a good night’s sleep! Being tired can massively effect the enjoyment of your trip so here are our top tips on ensuring you get quality shut eye while camping: • Ensure you have a tent that is large enough to comfortably fit the number of people in it. Being cramped can mean disturbing each other when you move in the night, or go to the toilet and the tent may get too stuffy during the night. • Good bedding is essential! Outdoor sleeping equipment has come a long way over the years so with the right gear, you should have a great night’s sleep. As experts in sleeping bags, we have a wide range to accommodate all sizes, weather conditions, temperatures, tastes and price points! Have a browse here. • Temperatures at night can vary and if you have children with you, they are more prone to these changes. Make sure you have suitable […] Read more!

Bushcraft kit guide – what do I need to get started with bushcraft?

by Snugpak June 10, 2014 in How To's 0 comments tags: bushcrafting
For those that want to start making the most of the great outdoors, bushcraft is a great hobby to take up. And when it comes to bushcraft, Knowledge is just as important as having the right gear. There is a world of advice on the internet but we have some great tutorials from Sgt Fruitcake who can show you the basics. Our suggestion would be to have some practice runs first in your local woodlands to help build on and develop your skills and experience. What sort of equipment do you need? Firstly, work out what sort of terrain you’ll be on and what the likely weather conditions are going to be. This will help you pack the right clothing, sleeping attire and shelter. The next key skills you need are; making shelter; chopping/collection fire wood and starting a fire. Here’s some videos to get you started: Snugpak unboxing hammock blanket bushcraft blanket sleeping bag    Snugpak Hammock Blanket and Snugpak Bushcraft Blanket   Making a Bushcraft Pouch for my Flint and Steel fire kit   If you’ve got a spare weekend coming up, why not put these things to test and let us know how you get on. We […] Read more!

Getting started with Geocaching…

by Snugpak May 14, 2014 in How To's 0 comments tags: Geocaching
Geocaching is our activity of the month. Why? Because it’s fun, active, and it gets you and the whole family outdoors. So what is geocaching? It’s a worldwide activity in which participants hit the great outdoors and use a GPS receiver to find and hide ‘cache’ containers. It’s an activity that can be enjoyed by all, no matter what your age or fitness level is and is great to do as a family, with friends, for fitness or a bit of fun. Geocaching also has an avid following in the UK, so you’ll instantly become part of a friendly community. So if you’ve never done it before, we have a few starter tips to get you on the way. And now, over the Easter holidays is a great time to start and get the kids outside. What gear do I need to start geocaching? As a beginner, we’ll keep it simple. • Comfortable footwear and clothing as you’ll be walking about • A GPS device. Most smart phones have these now • Compass – again, most smart phones have one • Writing equipment (notepad and pen/pencil) • Backpack or ‘cache bag’. Here’s some great day packs for ideas http://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/snugpak/news/rucksacks-and-travel/ • […] Read more!

Happy 63rd Birthday to the Peak District!

by Snugpak May 14, 2014 in News 0 comments tags: Peak District
The Peak District has been celebrated by Google today with a dedicated doodle, as we’re sure many of you will have seen when you logged onto the internet today. The Peak District became Britain’s first ever national park On April 17 1951 when it was recognised as an area of national importance. Seen as Easter weekend is upon us and the spring is in the air, it’s the perfect time to visit and see just how beautiful it is for yourselves! Happy Birthday Peak District! Read more!

How to get a good night’s sleep when Bushcrafting

by Snugpak May 14, 2014 in How To's 0 comments tags: bushcrafting
Bushcraft is all about enjoying nature and having the skills and knowledge to thrive outdoors. There’s a number of exciting and exhilarating skills needed which include hunting/fishing/finding food stuff, building shelter, tracking and firecraft. We’re keen on the sport of bushcrafting and know a thing or two about it as do many of our customers and fans, which is why we have specific page set up under ‘activities’ on the website http://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/expeditions/bushcraft is popular and made it our ‘activity of the month’ on the blog . So if you’re setting off on a bushcraft adventure, getting a good night’s sleep is essential so that you enjoy it rather than feeling tired and irritable. And when it comes to outdoor sleeping equipment, we know what we’re talking about. Here’s what we suggest as a pretty good set up for a quality kip: First of all you need a hammock that’s strong, quick and easy to set up, and will stay reliably in place all night. The Snugpak Tropical Hammock is made from lightweight but extremely strong parachute material, with heavy duty carabineers and triple stitched seams for extra support. It comes with a Suspension Attachment System which makes setting up simple, […] Read more!

Easter camping tips…

by Snugpak April 07, 2014 in News 0 comments tags: Camping, Easter, Tips
There’s nothing better than the great outdoors and fresh air when it comes to spending time with the family, and finally tearing the kids away from their computer games. If you’re looking for a cost effective way to holiday this year, camping is a great option. As most parents know, taking the kids on holiday is never straightforward, so to make sure you’re prepared and the holiday is a success, we’ve come up with some top tips: • If you’ve got young children, you don’t want the noise of the campsite entertainment area keeping your little ones awake. Double check when booking, that your pitch is in an appropriate area. • GAME TIME! Camping is a great holiday to get the kids active and moving. Make sure you’ve stocked up on entertainment to keep boredom at bay. Check with the campsite first to see if they supply, but you may need to pack your own footballs, bat and balls, tennis rackets, swimming gear etc. • There’s usually some sort of kids club at most campsites – when enquiring, find out more information on the times and costs before booking. During the holiday periods, it’s worth checking the carer to child […] Read more!
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