Casual Camping Podcast

This week Ade and Tim chat with Thom from Off The Beaten Pot.Thom is on a mission to bring great food back to the great outdoors. His social media accounts are full of top tips of what to cook, how to cook it and what to cook it on; all in his genuinely unique gentle style. We talk about his inspirations, his aspirations and a little bit about Fred Dibnah!Search Instagram for Off The Beaten Pot, or follow the link below:https://www.instagram.com/offthebeatenpot?igsh=dXNlNnZyM2ZpMmEwWin A Week...

This week Tim has been on a road trip to the Scottish Highlands.Ade and Tim talk about why heading to the North of Scotland is worth the long drive. They discuss the huge hills, the amazing campgrounds, the friendliness of the people and all those fantastic tents!Tim talks you through every step of the way from sea level to summit.Want to help the show? Please leave us 5 Stars on whatever platform you are listening on. It would be great if you could also write us a review. It really helps get...

Ade is camping in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and he's taken the big Snowpeak tent !Listen this week to Ade, live from Pembrokeshire, discuss his setup and why he's made the choices he has. Is he a happy casual camper? Tim has also been away, having returned to Edale. Has it been a pleasant return?We have three social media shoutouts this week. Could it be you? Like, follow, comment and share. Spreading the word really helps us build our casual camping platform. Thank you to everyone for all y...

"On the second day of June, 1993, I fell down a mountain. It was a spectacularly unpleasant thing to do. As an experience it isn't something I'd recommend, but for the way it changed my approach to life I remain eternally grateful." Andrew TerrillAndrew's two books The Earth Beneath My Feet, and On Sacred Ground, document his 7,000 mile solo hike from the bottom of Italy to the top of Norway. Both books are available from all good booksellers and come highly recommended by Casual Camping Podc...

An outdoor trade show is something the general public don't have access to. It's where the following seasons products get displayed and discussed. The perfect place to send a Casual Camping Host.This week Ade is hugely jealous as Tim got to go to an outdoor trade show and play with next years camping equipment. Tim talks Ade through all of the amazing gear he saw. Well, not everything, as there was something so secret even Ade can't be told about it.Check out our socials for all the photos.Wa...

This week Ade and Tim have managed to get something special for the shows 50th Episode !Lee Donald, who summited Mount Everest on 13th May 2024, kindly gave up some time to talk with the Casual Camping Podcast. Listen to her unique insight into preparing, climbing, summiting and camping on the highest mountain in the world. Lee gives us a warts and all talk through the lows and highs of her outstanding achievement. Obviously we just wanted to talk about the tents !!!!Want to support the ...

This week Ade and Tim discuss one of their favourite camping styles - getting out in the field with mates. They discuss the recent weekends fun, camping in North Yorkshire with a couple of old friends. They go on to talk about why camping with mates is fundamentally different from any other camping trip, and why you need to prepare for it in a different way. Tim talks through a top ten of tips that might make your camping trip run smoother when mates are along.Want to support the sh...

This week Ade and Tim discuss the talks they attended whilst at The Bushcraft Show 2024. How these talks have inspired them to pick up their books and refresh their old skills, and learn a few new ones. Essentially, the talks taught them that being 'outdoorsy' is a good thing; both out in the field and even in the office. They go on to discuss this coming weekends camping adventure.Thank you to everyone for taking the time to listen. We really appreciate every one of you. Please share wi...

Ade and Tim have been, seen and had a lot of fun at The BCS (Bushcraft Show) 2024. In Part 1 they discuss the weekend in general: what to do, what to buy, who to talk to, skills to learn, and overall what a kind, open and friendly festival The Bushcraft Show is.In Part 2, next week, they will take a deep dive into the talks they listened to and how this has left them feeling changed.Small Business Shoutout: https://www.jerkypaleo.uk/ Fantastic JerkyWant to support the show? Simply ask y...

This week Ade and Tim discuss what you sleep on when out in the field. They also talk through their different choices throughout their camping life that has lead to the system they prefer to use when camping today; in the hope this helps you avoid some of the discomfort that have had.A new audio suite was used in the recording of this episode which sadly did not have the desired benefit and some listeners may find the quality of audio lower than what is usually put out. We apologise for this ...

Casual Camping Podcast is ONE YEAR OLD !!!!!This week Ade and Tim talk about the rollercoaster journey making this podcast has taken them on over the last 12 months. The bad audio, the attic bedroom studio, the lack of prep and, most importantly, the amazing listener interactions.HUGE thank you goes to each and every one of you who takes the time to listen to our little show. THANKS !!!!!BUSHCRAFT SHOWLet us know your questions for Ray, Lofty, the Maasai and anyone else at the Bushcraft Show....

Earlier in Season 2, Ade and Tim discussed the rising cost of camping from the perspective of campers. Following the release of this episode a campsite owner reached out to the show to ask that we put the other side of the story across; that of the site owners. So this week, with a very personal insight from an anonymous campsite owner, Ade and Tim discuss exactly why casual campers are seeing rising costs on their favourite sites, and exactly why we should never consider it 'just a bit ...

This week Ade and Tim are road-tripping to camp in a small private woodland. They get to stay is Burke and Wills outstanding swags for two nights. Tested by the elements, Tim and Ade will give you a true impression of what this unique camping style can offer you.Pop over to Burke & Wills UK website via the link below to look at all they have to offer, and don't forget to use our dedicated discount code CCP15 to take advantage of a huge 15% off: https://www.burkeandwillsswag.co.uk/Want to ...

Hi listeners! This week Ade and Tim start with a final update on the week-long ice challenge that they started following last weeks episode, Keeping It Cool. They then go on to talk about their excitement for this coming weekend where they are going on a road trip. The good people of Burke & Wills have kindly invited them to come and see their managed woodland for the weekend. They will also be staying in 'swags' for a couple of nights.Want to support the show? Simply ask your buddy to li...

This week Ade and Tim discuss Cool Boxes, Eskies and Chilly Bins!How do you keep your food and drink cold and edible for one night, a weekend or a week? The options available to you are almost endless: passive, active, electric or gas. Do you use ice chunks, ice packs or look at using gel packs to Keep It Cool ?The Bushcraft Show 2024Ade and Tim will be attending the Bushcraft Show at Stanford Hall on 25th - 27th May. If you would like to join us at this amazing camping and outdoors event the...