11 July 2026 · 3 min read
The best camping mat for wild camping in the UK
What actually matters in a wild camping mat: weight, packed size, R-value and durability, compared honestly across budget, mid-range and premium options for UK conditions.
Guides
From the hills, in writing
Practical guides to sleeping well outdoors, written and tested by us in the Peak District. No filler, no pretending we are neutral about mats.
11 July 2026 · 2 min read
R-values explained: how warm does your sleeping mat need to be
What a sleeping mat R-value actually measures, which rating you need for UK spring, summer, autumn and winter, and why the ground steals more heat than the air.
11 July 2026 · 2 min read
Wild camping in the Peak District: a local guide
The law, the etiquette and the practicalities of wild camping in the Peak District, written by a brand that tests its kit on these hills.
11 July 2026 · 2 min read
How to sleep comfortably in a tent: nine fixes that work
Nine practical fixes for bad nights under canvas, from pitch choice and ground insulation to pillows, condensation and the 3 am wake-up.
11 July 2026 · 2 min read
Air mat vs self-inflating mat: which should you carry
The honest trade-offs between air mats and self-inflating mats: weight, packed size, comfort, warmth, durability and faff, and who each type genuinely suits.