You’ve planned the roadtrip, who to take, what to bring, and the rest? You’ll figure it out. We teamed up with SALKAN, specialists in backpacks, who ventured down to a field in Somerset to test out some of their new gear.
Over to Tom…
“After many Londoners have been perching on tiny balconies or running out to their shaded garden (trying
to catch their
one hour of sun), there is one thing that all of us will take from a global pandemic - the desire for
the great
outdoors. Finally, lockdown restrictions are easing and it’s time to escape.
If you’re like us at SALKAN and pitching a tent in your garden doesn’t quite cut it, it’s now time to
get out there and
explore. We create high-quality backpacks that will suit any adventure and are perfect for exploring the
great British
countryside.
We teamed up with our friends at THE OUT and took a bunch of mates on a camping trip with a twist – no
overcrowded
campsites and boil in a bag food here! We managed to get permission from a farmer to do some semi-wild
camping and it
all started with THE OUT. The rental was seamless. The Land Rover Discovery was delivered to our home
address and we
were on our way to battle the traffic before the Friday afternoon rush.
After arriving at our new home for the weekend in the Chew Valley, it was time to set up camp. The week
at work soon
feels forgotten when you’re navigating the tent poles and lighting an open fire for the feast to come.
Jobs complete, it
was time to relax, stoke the fire and tuck into the barbecue with that all important beer.
The next day, we packed our bags and headed off on a hike to explore the area; we wanted to find a spot
where we could
strip things back even more. We had prepared some Spicy Peanut Noodle sauce to take with us, so we could
feed the tired
legs. The pandemic felt a million miles away during the hike and you just can’t beat the fresh air of
the great
outdoors.
On the last day we headed back to the Land Rover where we could pack up and head home. Having that
little bit of luxury
to look forward to on the way back meant we weren’t fighting over who drove but who could get the back
seat to have a
little snooze.
We don’t judge our weekends on miles walked or summits achieved, we judge them on whether we are still
thinking about
the weekend come Monday morning.”
SALKAN backpacks are available here with free UK delivery and a Lifetime Guarantee.
