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| Mount Ruapehu, located in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand |
Whether it is about to head into spring or autumn in your neck of the woods, now is the perfect time to appreciate getting back to nature and cosy up while camping away.
Be brave and escape the hustle and bustle of city living for the weekend! If you usually barricade yourself in an intercity apartment after the work week has ended, it is worth taking some time out and getting back to wilderness. If you are lucky enough to live away from city life, make the most of your environment and head out on an adventure somewhere you haven't been before.
Be brave and escape the hustle and bustle of city living for the weekend! If you usually barricade yourself in an intercity apartment after the work week has ended, it is worth taking some time out and getting back to wilderness. If you are lucky enough to live away from city life, make the most of your environment and head out on an adventure somewhere you haven't been before.
Here are a few essentials to try and tempt you out into the wild for a weekend or two...
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| Deluxe S'more kit from Colorado based Scrappy Cocoa Company |
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| The Great War Bar from the Wellington Chocolate Factory in Wellington, New Zealand |
No weekend in the wild is complete without a luxury S'more kit. For the ultimate campfire indulgence, make sure you have a Deluxe S'more kit (pictured above, top) on hand from Scrappy Cocoa Company in Denver, Colorado. With marshmallow flavours to tempt you such as salted caramel, mint julep, apple cinnamon and peanut butter, these are well worth sleeping in the cold for.
There are also some great New Zealand chocolate treats to look out for. Wellington Chocolate Factory produce delicious organic chocolate made from ethically traded ingredients. Make sure you pack away one or two of their Great War Bars (pictured above, bottom) in your ration kit in case you get lost in the bush.
Pack up and go
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| Vegan eco-friendly camping gear from San Francisco based Hemd |
Sustainable living is all important these days. Get back to nature with one of a kind eco-friendly camping gear from San Francisco based Hemd. Made from up-cycled vegan materials, the Misson Field backpack (pictured above) is super practical with a removable harness so you can carry a rolled blanket, sleeping bag (or bike helmet, as pictured) with you on your travels.
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| Vintage leather backpack from Highway Children in Seattle, Washington |
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| Handmade leather tote from Nomad Leatherwork in Maine, United States |
The Nomad XL Weekender Tote (pictured above, bottom) from Nomad Leatherwork is the perfect size to lug around your laptop and daily essentials when on-duty. Handmade from quality leather in Maine, USA, it also makes great carry all for air travel or weekends away.
A good quality leather bag will last for years if you look after it. These babies are stylish enough to lug your city gear around during the work week and still be casual enough to use on days away.
Essential bits & bobs
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| Campfire Kit from Sea Willow Herbs in North Carolina, United States |
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| Bugs Be Gone natural mosquito spray from Open Heart Apothecary |
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| Flint and steel tinder kit from Fox and Fire in the United Kingdom |
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| Vintage Soviet era enamel camping mug from Monsters Over The Sea |
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| Vintage red Thermos from Sisters Garden Etsy-store |
Ukraine based Etsy-store Monsters Over The Sea have a unique selection of bits and bobs if you are looking for something different. This vintage USSR floral camping mug (pictured above, top) with botanical poppy design would be a great addition to any camping kit.
Try Etsy-store Sisters Garden in Iowa for this vintage red Thermos (pictured above, bottom) which would be the perfect companion (and great for keeping cozy drinks on hand at all times).
If you have yet to master the perfect hot toddy, the Free People blog have 3 perfect hot toddy recipes to help you be a master in no time (or at least in time for the winter 'flu season).
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| Black flashlight beanie from Vivid Dog Studios |
Find your way at night, or read under the covers, with a handy flashlight beanie (pictured above) from Vivid Dog Studios in North Carolina, USA. Handy hands-free and pretty much an essential once your mobile phone battery has gone flat from constantly updating your Instagram feed with your awesome adventure.
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| Crater Lake handprinted tee from blackbird tees in Virginia, United States |
Check out Virginia based Etsy-store blackbird tees for some fab handprinted men's and women's tees. The Crater Lake tee (pictured above) is just one of their many wilderness inspired designs.
Homeward bound
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| Handwoven sheep wool blanket from Texturable Decor in Uruguay |
If the weather is against you for the weekend, snuggle up at home with these great interior finds.
Keep warm with a gorgeous handwoven wool blanket (pictured above) from Texturable Decor. Handmade in Uruguay and made from 100% pure undyed sheep wool.
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| Explore pillow cover from River Oak Studio |
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| Lumberjack pillow cover in red tartan from River Oak Studio |
Based in Montreal, Canada, River Oak Studio have a number of gorgeous rustic hand drawn pillow cover designs to choose from, including my faves the Explore cushion cover with an original oak leaf design (pictured above, top) and the Lumberjack pillow cover in red plaid (pictured above, bottom).
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| Bearded Lumberjack plushie cushion from Hannah Stevens, in Nottingham, UK |
Finally, take home your own wild man with this adorable bearded Lumberjack plushie from UK-based illustrator and designer Hannah Stevens Etsy store.
Keep warm xx
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