Wild Camping Blog
UK Camping Adventures
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Welcome to the Beard in the Wild blog — your go-to hub for wild camping stories, tips, and adventures across the UK. Here you'll find firsthand accounts of bivvy nights in forgotten woodlands, cliff-top hammock camps, and spontaneous weekends under the stars. Whether you're curious about your first solo camp or chasing new locations to explore, these posts are built to inspire, inform, and keep it real.
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Spacious & Comfy: My OneTigris Stella Wild Camp Review
Spacious, easy to pitch, and perfect for spring to autumn wild camping—the OneTigris Stella delivers comfort in the woods with just a few trade-offs.
Hammock Camping on the North Downs Way: A Wild Camping UK Experience
A spontaneous hammock camping adventure on the North Downs Way, highlighting gear setup, personal reflections, and the joys of wild camping in the UK.
Wild Camping UK: My Tent Journey from Freebie to £1,000 Hilleberg
From a free Facebook find to the Hilleberg Soulo, this wild camping tent evolution shows how gear upgrades impact comfort and performance.
Hammock Camping in Storm Bert – Wild Camping UK Challenge
Hammock camping in Storm Bert tested my wild camping skills and gear. Here's how I stayed warm, dry, and (mostly) sane during the storm.