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Wild camping in Snowdonia

Leave No Trace

How-Tos and Downloads

Eat Sleep Wild endorses the “Leave No Trace” philosophy. “Leave No Trace” describes the 7 best practices for respecting the outdoors and …

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Black Mountains Wild Camping: Top Tips and Beautiful Spots

Brecon Beacons, Wales

The Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons are a terrific place for wild camping. These are not to be confused with the Black Mountain (singular) on the …

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The best homemade energy bars for hiking and backpacking

The Best Homemade Energy Bars for Hiking and Backpacking

Hiking Snacks, Recipes

I’ve experimented with lots of energy bar recipes for hiking and backpacking trips and I’m pretty sure these are the very best! They’re …

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Skye Trail: Wild Camping and Backpacking Trip Report

Scotland, Trip Reports

The Skye Trail is an unofficial walking route across the Isle of Skye in Scotland taking in some of the most epic landscapes of the island: wild headlands, epic …

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Thermos Stainless King Flask Review

Thermos King Food Flask: A Brilliant Flask for Hiking

Gear Reviews, Reviews

Last winter I picked up a Thermos Stainless King Food Flask for hiking, spurred on by cooler weather and the desire to enjoy hot food while on the trail. …

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Tarka Dhal

Dehydrated Camping Food, Main Dishes, Recipes, Wild Camping Food

Indian dhals (or dals) are a great dehydrator option for wild camping meals. They dehydrate well, pack down nicely, and rehydrate very quickly at camp. Whenever …

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Dartmoor Wild Camping: Belstone and Okehampton Common

Dartmoor, Trip Reports

This Dartmoor wild camping route takes a journey through the north west part of Dartmoor, one of the bleakest but also most dramatic parts of the this national …

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Fan y Big Circular Walk from Blaen-y-Glyn

Brecon Beacons, Trip Reports, Wales

This post highlights a circular walk via Fan y Big, including a wild camping option. For more great walks like this, check out Cicerone’s book of 45 …

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Nettle Spanakopita

Recipes, Wild Food Recipes

One of my favourite all time uses for foraged nettles is this recipe for nettle spanakopita. This Greek filo pie is traditionally made with spinach, but …

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