Tuesday 25 August 2015

Bonfire vanities: escaping to the wilderness for the weekend

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. 

Here are a few essentials to try and tempt you out into the wild for a weekend or two...


Deluxe S'more kit from Colorado based Scrappy Cocoa Company

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


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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