Planning on camping out but worried about being cold? These practical tips on how to keep warm and comfortable when camping will give you a sound night's sleep! Camping in lower temperatures Sleeping outside when its cold can be difficult, but with the right gear and knowledge it's possible to have a comfortable night no matter what the temperature. All you need to stay comfortable and warm … [Read more...]

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Let's take a look at the best way to carry a laptop on a bike when touring and bikepacking. Includes practical tips and insights. Taking a laptop in a bike tour Nowadays a laptop is an essential tool for many bicycle tourers, whether you're making notes and updating blogs, editing videos, or working online as you travel. Apart from my first bike tour in 1999 when I didn't own a laptop, … [Read more...]

Looking for ways to keep your phone charged while camping? These tips and hacks on charging your phone camping will keep you topped up! Camping is a great way to get away from it all, but somehow, we can never quite get away from our phones! Smartphones are useful to have, as they help you plot a hiking or cycling route, post photos of your camping trip on social media, and are useful to … [Read more...]

What sort of bicycle tools should you take when cycling Africa, and do you need a camping stove for Africa? Your bike touring questions answered. Questions about Cycling in Africa Every now and again, I get an email asking questions relating to different bicycle tours around the world I have done. Recently, I was asked a couple of questions in regards to my bicycle tour in Africa. As well … [Read more...]