Is a 122g electric pump really worth carrying wild camping? I review the Flextail MAX PUMP 3 for inflating and deflating sleeping mats, tent lighting and more.

I listen to podcasts and audiobooks a lot, both at home and when I’m away. Sometimes it’s simply entertainment. Sometimes it makes a long drive disappear remarkably quickly. And sometimes, particularly when I’m out hiking alone and my anxiety decides to make an unwelcome appearance, listening to something familiar or interesting gives my brain something else to focus on.

Thinking about sleeping in your car? These are the practical car camping essentials I use to turn my everyday car into a simple setup for nights away and early-morning hiking adventures.