I’ve been toying with the idea of replacing my 3×3 tarp with a DD Hammocks Superlite Tarp. A tiny bit smaller but weighs in at 460gms. A perfect tarp for backpacking to keep the weight down. The DD Superlight Tarp has 19 attachment points like their other tarps which allows it to be set-up in literally hundreds of…
Lightweight multi use hammock and tarp tents. I like the idea of having a choice of whether to hang between the trees or ground dwelling when there are no trees or weather and environment puts you on the ground. You have the ability to adapt and also being lightweight you are not carrying items that…
Micro adventure wild camping on the beach. Wild camping on the beach it is then (we said at 4:00 on a night shift. I always say try to fit work around my life and not the other way around. I work a shift pattern which is different to friends that enjoy the same interests. It…
Power storage outdoors. So many people are taking powered devices with them when they head for the hills nowadays. Whether the device is for navigation? Photos, videos or something else they mostly are power hungry so if you are out for a while they will need recharging. A smartphone is a great companion when out…
This all started about 22 years ago when I had my first experience of this Micro adventure -Scuba Diving. I was working in Corsica and I done my first try dive. I have always loved the water grown up paddling, swimming and surfing and learning to dive was on my bucket list. It wasn’t until…
Micro adventure-river paddling A quick over nighter down the river Waveney. We are lucky being so close to the coast and right on the doorstep of the river Waveney an evening paddle down the river cannot be missed. Kit all packed in the car for a overnighter we leave from the sailing club at Beccles…
Easy Shakshouka Here is a easy recipe that can be done with minimal cooking equipment. Easy Shakshouka is a Tunisian dish which literally means mix up as it is made differently in every household. I have added my own flavours to this Easy Shakshouka to make it easy to make whilst outdoors. This recipe is being…
Bobotie is a very old South African dish with probable origins in Indonesia or Malaysia. The name derives from the Indonesian “bobotok,” and the dish was likely adapted by Dutch traders and brought back to the region around Cape Town. Somewhat of a national dish, every South African cook has his or her own favorite…
I’ve seen many of these kettles posted by people in Scandinavia on Instagram and always thought they look great and then a few months later there is one in the hands of the postman. They are designed and made in Norway by a company called Eagle Products The produce some fantastic outdoor products and have…
What is a micro adventure? In short it’s simple it’s a micro adventure, these micro adventures are simple to organise, cost effective, normally local, challenging, builds new skills, confirms friendship and family bonds, new and easy to organise. In a busy urbanised world it is easy for us to get sucked into that 9-5, tech…
