Ascent Outdoor Journal

Two-Room Family Camping Tent — L
Should You Buy a Family Tent as a Christmas Surprise?
A family tent is a substantial gift with decisions about space, transport and weather suitability. It is usually worth involving the people who will sleep in it. Read more...
Eight-Piece Stainless Steel Camping Cookware Set — Default Title
Camping Cookware Piece Counts Can Be Misleading
An eight-piece cookware set does not mean eight pans. Understanding how the total is made up prevents a frustrating first meal away. Read more...
Idrybag Roll-Top Dry Bag — 2–20 L — product view
Christmas Gifts for the Family's Most Organised Walker
Every family has someone who packs the snacks, spare clothes and all the things everyone else forgets. A useful Christmas gift can make that job a little easier without giving... Read more...
ERM Stainless Steel Vacuum Flask — BLACK / 800ml
Why Does Your Flask Drink Go Lukewarm on a Family Walk?
A lukewarm tea break is disappointing when everyone has been looking forward to it. Before replacing the flask, check how it is being filled, carried and opened during your usual... Read more...
ERM Stainless Steel Vacuum Flask — BLACK / 800ml
Christmas Gifts for Busy Parents Who Enjoy Getting Outside
For parents who work long hours, a Christmas gift does not need to come with a demanding new hobby. Something useful for a short walk or a quiet cup outside... Read more...
Idrybag Roll-Top Dry Bag — 2–20 L — product view
Wet Coats and Dry Jumpers: Packing After a Family Walk
The walk home can turn a tidy backpack into a bundle of wet coats. Keeping those coats away from the spare jumpers takes a little planning before you leave. Read more...
Stainless Steel Camping Cup — 250–700 ml — 250ml
Camping Cups as Christmas Stocking Gifts: Choose the Size
A camping cup is an easy present to wrap, but the size still matters. Think about whether the person wants a small coffee, a generous tea or a cup that... Read more...
30 L Hiking Backpack with Rain Cover — dark green
Winter Family Walks: Agree When to Turn Back
It is easy to keep going when the next viewpoint looks close. On a winter family walk, deciding when to turn back before you start makes the return journey less... Read more...
Four-Height Folding Camp Kitchen Table — product view
Christmas Gifts for the Family Camp Cook Who Likes Order
If someone always knows where the mugs, chopping board and washing-up bowl should go, give them a Christmas present that fits their system. A useful surface can matter more than... Read more...
SUV Tailgate Camping Shelter — product view
A Tailgate Shelter for Family Days Out: Know How It Attaches
A tailgate shelter can give a family somewhere to pause beside a parked car. It is different from an awning you can leave standing while you drive away. Read more...
TARKA Aluminium Folding Camping Table — product view
A Folding Table for Family Christmas Gifting
A folding table can become the place for campsite breakfasts, card games and drawing while dinner is prepared. As a Christmas gift, it works best when you choose around the... Read more...
TRYHOMY Adjustable Aluminium Camping Table — product view
Camping Tables and Chairs: Make Family Meals Comfortable
A camping chair can be comfortable on its own and awkward at the wrong table. Before the next family trip, check the two together rather than choosing each from a... Read more...
TARKA Folding Camping Chairs — Pair — beige-2pcs
Christmas Camping Gifts for Two: Choosing a Pair of Chairs
Two camping chairs can make a thoughtful joint Christmas present for a couple or parents who enjoy time outside. The pair needs to suit both people, not just match in... Read more...
Naturehike F150 Phoenix Sleeping Bag — product view
Choosing Family Sleeping Bags: Read the Rating, Not the Name
A sleeping bag's model number is not a temperature promise. Before planning an overnight family trip, check the documented conditions the exact bag is intended for. Read more...
Mini Folding Camping Table & Tray — tray table set
Small Christmas Camping Gifts for Families Short on Space
When camping equipment already fills the cupboard, a Christmas present needs to earn its place. Think about a small problem the family encounters rather than adding another bulky item. Read more...
Purebox Dome Camping Tent — green tent
Damp Inside the Family Tent: Condensation or a Leak?
Finding damp bedding in the morning is frustrating, but it does not automatically mean the tent has a hole. Note where the moisture is before packing everything away. Read more...
WESTTUNE Folding Walking Pole — Black
A Walking Pole for Christmas: One or a Pair?
Walking poles are a gift worth discussing before buying. Some walkers use one, some prefer a pair and some do not want them at all. Read more...
Stackable Camping Mugs — Set of 3 — Set of 3 Mugs
A Winter Tea Break With Children: Keep It Simple
A warm drink and a snack can be the part of a family walk everyone looks forward to. Plan the stop as carefully as the route so it stays relaxed,... Read more...
LIXADA 40 L Hiking Backpack — Black
A Larger Backpack for Christmas: Room for the Family Kit
The person who carries everyone's spare jumpers may welcome a roomier backpack for Christmas. Before choosing one, find out whether space is really the problem—or whether the current bag is... Read more...
WESTTUNE Folding Walking Pole — Black
Walking Poles on Family Walks: What to Check First
A walking pole can be useful for someone who likes to use one, but it does not make every muddy path a good route for the family. Choose the walk... Read more...
18 L Hiking Daypack — Black
A Small Daypack for Christmas: Who Will Use It?
A smaller backpack can be a lovely Christmas gift for someone who enjoys local walks and easy days out. It needs to hold their actual kit, though—not just look compact... Read more...
Idrybag Roll-Top Dry Bag — 2–20 L — product view
Rain Cover or Dry Bag for Family Walks?
A backpack rain cover and a dry bag do different jobs. If you carry spare clothes for the family, it helps to know which problem you are trying to solve... Read more...
Eight-Piece Stainless Steel Camping Cookware Set — Default Title
Camping Cookware Christmas Gifts: What Is in the Set?
An eight-piece cookware set is not eight pans, and it is not automatically a complete kitchen for a family of four. Read the contents before deciding whether it makes a... Read more...
Stainless Steel Camping Cup — 250–700 ml — 250ml
Hot Drinks on Family Walks: Using Metal Camping Cups
A cup of something warm can make a family walk feel like an outing. Metal camping cups need a little care, though: the cup and handle can heat up along... Read more...
Widesea Aluminium Camping Cookware Set — Pot Set 1
Christmas Gifts for Family Camp Cooks: Nesting Cookware
A camp cook who is tired of packing a jumble of pans may appreciate a nesting set for Christmas. The useful question is which pieces their family meals actually need. Read more...
LIXADA 40 L Hiking Backpack — Black
18 L, 30 L or 40 L: A Backpack for Family Days Out
A bag for your own sandwich and coat is a different choice from a bag carrying the family's lunch and spare layers. Start with the things you need to take,... Read more...
Climbing Hold Brushes — Pack of 2 — D
Small Christmas Gifts for Climbers Who Have the Basics
Buying for a climber who already owns their main kit can be awkward. A small accessory they actually use is often easier to get right than a major piece of... Read more...
18 L Hiking Daypack — Black
A Short Winter Family Walk: The Bag Check Before You Go
A short walk still needs a little preparation when daylight is limited and the weather can change. A quick check by the front door is easier than discovering a missing... Read more...
MoKo Climbing Chalk Bag — Purple / L
Christmas Gifts for the Climber in Your Family
If someone in the family spends their spare time at the climbing wall, a chalk bag can be a useful Christmas present. The first thing to find out is what... Read more...
Widesea Aluminium Camping Cookware Set — Pot Set 1
Easy Family Camping Meals: Plan Dinner Before the Pans
The first meal at camp is rarely the time to try a complicated recipe. The tent needs finishing, somebody is hungry and the chopping board is still in the car.... Read more...
30 L Hiking Backpack with Rain Cover — dark green
Christmas Backpack Gifts: Choose Around Their Family Walks
A backpack is a personal Christmas gift because someone has to carry it. Before picking a colour, find out what they like and dislike about the bag they already use. Read more...
TARKA Inflatable Camping Mat with Foot Pump — Navy
Family Camping Mats: Comfort and Warmth Are Different
A thick-looking air mat may feel comfortable without providing the insulation needed for a cold night. When you are choosing bedding for the family, check those two jobs separately. Read more...
TRYHOMY Adjustable Aluminium Camping Table — product view
A Camping Table for Christmas: Choose the Right Height
The best camping table gift fits the chairs and the meals a family already enjoys. A compact drinks table and a table for four plates are different things, even when... Read more...
Two-Room Family Camping Tent — L
Family Tent Space: Will Your Beds and Bags Actually Fit?
A tent's person rating does not show you where the spare clothes will go or how you will reach the door after bedtime. For family camping, start with the beds... Read more...
MOUNTAINHIKER Low Camping Moon Chair — product view
Buying a Camping Chair for Christmas: Start With Comfort
A camping chair is a good Christmas gift when it suits the person who will sit in it. Colour comes later. First, find out whether they prefer a low seat... Read more...
MOUNTAINHIKER Low Camping Moon Chair — product view
Choosing a Camping Chair Everyone Can Get Out Of
A low camping chair can look wonderfully relaxed until you try to stand up in a thick coat. For family trips, seat height matters as much as how small the... Read more...
Stackable Camping Mugs — Set of 3 — Set of 3 Mugs
Christmas Gifts for Couples Who Love Campsite Coffee
For a couple who always make time for coffee outside, a present does not have to be big to be useful. Start with the cups they take camping and the... Read more...
ERM Stainless Steel Vacuum Flask — BLACK / 800ml
What Size Flask Do You Need for a Family Walk?
A flask looks generous on the kitchen counter until four people ask for a drink. Work out the servings before you choose the size, then check that the filled flask... Read more...
Idrybag Roll-Top Dry Bag — 2–20 L — product view
A Dry Bag for Christmas: A Useful Gift for Family Walkers
Buying for the person who always carries everyone's spare clothes? A dry bag can be a thoughtful Christmas gift, especially if their current system involves loose socks and a damp... Read more...
Idrybag Roll-Top Dry Bag — 2–20 L — product view
Keeping Spare Clothes Dry on Family Walks
The spare fleece is only useful if it is still dry when you need it. On a family walk, one wet coat or leaking bottle can quickly undo a carefully... Read more...
ERM Stainless Steel Vacuum Flask — BLACK / 800ml
Christmas Gifts for Walkers Who Always Stop for Tea
Some people judge a walk by the view. Others remember where they stopped for a cup of tea. If that sounds like someone in your family, a flask is a... Read more...
30 L Hiking Backpack with Rain Cover — dark green
Winter Family Walks: What to Pack Before You Leave
A winter walk with the family can be a lovely way to break up a weekend. It is much easier to enjoy when nobody is hunting for gloves at the... Read more...