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My tiny camper slide out bed

How-Tos and Downloads, Van Conversion, Van Conversion, Van Life Scotland

Adding a bed to the Ford Transit Connect was a big exciting step forward in the camper project! A place to sleep AND to store a few things. The result …

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Whisky & Raisin Banana Bread

Hiking Snacks, Recipes

I was originally going to call this “healthy hiker’s banana bread” for its lack of both refined sugar and loads of butter. But I decided the …

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Ryder’s Hill, Dartmoor

Dartmoor, Trip Reports

I’m a sucker for a high point, and Ryder’s Hill at 515m is the highest point on southern Dartmoor. This became our target on a cold but clear New …

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First campervan trip in the Ford Transit Connect

Field Notes, Van Life Scotland

Our Ford Transit Connect campervan conversion project is far from finished. So behold the concept of Minimum Viable Camper (MVC*), our version of the camper …

Read moreFirst campervan trip in the Ford Transit Connect

Camp coffee convenience? Review of Lola’s Coffee Bags

Reviews

I take my backcountry coffee pretty seriously and have long sacrified weight, bulk and convenience for the promise of a good brew at camp. That said, there have …

Read moreCamp coffee convenience? Review of Lola’s Coffee Bags

Book Review: Scottish Bothy Walks

Reviews

Geoff Allan’s Scottish Bothy Walks books is a superb companion to his earlier book The Scottish Bothy Bible.  Whereas The Scottish Bothy Bible provides …

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Ford Transit Connect Camper Conversion

Van Conversion, Van Life Scotland

This post documents my Ford Transit Connect camper conversion journey. I started the project in September 2020 when I sold my small hatchback car and bought a …

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Llanbedr Horseshoe, Black Mountains

Brecon Beacons, Trip Reports, Wales

The Llanbedr Horseshoe is a classic ridge walk in the Black Mountains, the easternmost hill range in the Brecon Beacons. With over 16 miles in length and almost …

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Chickpea Nettle Burgers

Recipes, Wild Food Recipes

I now have nettle burgers to add to my lexicon of favourite nettle recipes (which also includes nettle pesto, nettle pizza, and nettle spanakopita!). These …

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