Trips

I’m a big believer in doing one thing every day to make your life better tomorrow. As a result I often make last minute decisions to go camping as the opportunity arrives. Having a daily driver that can be converted in less than 30 minutes to camper is ideal. Camping and being outdoors is (in…

In a post on Instagram I mentioned that I needed more practice off-roading, as much of what I’ve been doing with the Jimny has only been camping. Mat from North West Overlander commented that I should join his small group for a few lanes and camping in the Yorkshire Dales at the end of November….

I love camping in the woods the sounds, smells and isolation is second to none. The Jimny can squeeze into tiny spaces between the trees, meaning you can get a great pitch every time. This one was on the edge of the woods and I loved being in the trees. Shooting my first video So…

44 years old biologically and 27 years in my head… it was time for a trip. The weather was looking good for Kielder. As it’s so convenient to get too and you can legally overnight car camp (make sure you pay, it goes towards maintaining the forest) it’s hard not to choose it as our…

Back to the lovely Kielder Water & Forest Park for an overnighter in the Jimny. This time we stayed at Kielder Castle and it was an absolute corker! Kielder are trialing a £10 overnight car camping fee at 3 locations. Kielder Castle, Tower Knowe and Elf Kirk Viewpoint. You pay for the ticket at the…

Another overnighter in Brockwell Woods, this time pitch 6, one of my favourites. Finally a trip where we’ll both slept in the roof tent together. Roof bar set up We’ve been a bit concerned about the strength of the 2 Thule squarebars so decided to buy an extra bar to position next to the rear…

It was time for another trip in the Jimny! This time Kielder Water was on the itinerary, Elf Kirk view point to be specific. I had no idea what to expect but you can’t go wrong with Kielder. Packing light As with most camping trips I wanted to test something to improve the set up….

The Front Runner roof tent arrived and I quickly booked my favourite local camping spot, Brockwell Woods. The cool thing about Brockwell woods is you’re free to light campfires as long as you’re responsible. It’s an awesome place to go and rough it, but this time I’m glamping! My better half was at a friends…

We found a lovely spot for a day camp in the Jimny only a few minutes drive into Scotland from Kielder Water. Sitting in a dip between a small hill and a stream running under a stone bridge, the views were unreal! There’s room to manoeuvre a small 4×4 and the ground is fairly flat….