Essential Party Camping Gear

Essential Party Camping Gear

Don’t get me wrong: climbing mountains, paddling rivers, bagging a year’s worth of meat, and tackling challenging trails are fun, but sometimes all a weekend needs are a beautiful view, fun people, and a lot of booze. Partying is one of my favorite excuses to take people camping. Here’s the gear I …

I’ve attended all the major music festivals — here’s what I always make sure to pack

I’ve attended all the major music festivals — here’s what I always make sure to pack

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. There are few things I love more than attending music festivals. To me, heaven is three days in the sun listening to music, grilling …

Camping in the wet – Extras to take

Camping in the wet – Extras to take

Being from England, even in the summer months it’s rare that you get a camping trip without some rain, and you can often suffer downpours and flooding when you least expect it. It pays to be prepared, so if you have the space, here are some extras to pack so you will be able to deal with a damp, drizzly camping trip with good grace.