Casual Camping Podcast

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This week on Casual Camping Podcast, Ade and Tim head out into the field for one of the most unique events in the outdoor industry — Outdoor & Social.
Outdoor & Social is a trade show with a difference. Rather than being aimed at buyers, press, or influencers, the event is designed specifically for retail store staff who sell outdoor equipment every day. It gives them the chance to step away from the shop floor and actually use the gear they recommend to customers, learning about it directly from the brands in the environment it was designed for.
Instead of exhibition halls and conference stands, everything takes place outdoors over several days of camping. Brands bring their latest equipment and set up in the field, allowing attendees to get hands-on with tents, sleep systems, cooking gear and all sorts of outdoor kit. The whole idea is simple: if retail staff can properly experience and understand the equipment, they’re far better placed to help customers choose the right gear when they return to the shop.
Ade and Tim were invited along to see how it all works, and it turned into four memorable days living outdoors, surrounded by great people and plenty of brilliant kit. Moving around the site, they spent time talking with the people behind the brands, learning about new gear, and seeing how everything performs when it’s actually being used rather than just displayed on a stand.
But while there was plenty of kit to talk about, events like this are just as much about the people. The campsite was full of outdoor retailers and brand representatives sharing stories, swapping experiences from the shop floor, and enjoying the chance to spend time outside together. With evenings spent relaxing around camp with a drink or two, the atmosphere was friendly, informal, and full of laughs.
So grab a brew, get comfortable, and join Ade and Tim as they take you along for the ride on their Outdoor & Social adventure.
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In this special episode Tim and Ade are joined by legendary wilderness filmmaker Joe Robinet, whose solo camping adventures and cinematic storytelling have inspired millions of people to get outside.
We chat with Joe about his journey into filmmaking, his love of canoe trips and winter camping, and what it’s really like spending long stretches alone in the wild. Along the way we also discover that Ade may have been slightly more excited about this interview than anyone expected… #fanboy
It’s a relaxed, campfire-style conversation about adventure, creativity, and the simple joy of being outdoors. We also talk about Joe’s book 'Surviving Joe', and the stories behind it — which is available from all good booksellers worldwide.
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This week on the Casual Camping Podcast, Ade and Tim welcome listeners into The Cult of Bell Tents.
What begins as a discussion about canvas and centre poles slowly reveals itself to be something far more committed. From their disciplined military origins to their modern rise as the sacred structure of glamping, bell tents are examined with the reverence they clearly deserve.
Tim speaks openly about his devotion to both the 3-metre and 4-metre bell tent, explaining why once you’ve experienced standing up, fitting a stove, and walking around like a Victorian explorer, there is no going back. Doubt is normal at first. Acceptance comes later.
Ade asks the important questions, mild indoctrination occurs, and by the end it becomes clear: bell tents aren’t just shelters — they’re a lifestyle, a mindset, and possibly a very friendly cult.
All are welcome. Knowledge will be shared. Canvas will be praised.
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This week on Casual Camping Podcast, Ade and Tim head to one of the biggest events in the outdoor calendar — the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2026! Joined by friend of the show Richard, aka The Fixer, the team take a wander around the largest public-access camping and outdoor show of the year.
From tents and campervans to gadgets, gear, and everything in between, they chat through what caught their eye, what got them excited, and what they probably didn’t need but suddenly really want. Along the way, they also speak to a range of outdoor companies, getting hands-on with the latest kit and hearing directly from the people behind the brands.
It’s a boots-on-the-ground look at the latest in the world of camping — with plenty of laughs along the way.
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This week on Casual Camping Podcast, Ade and Tim are Reading Between the Guy-lines.
From the books that first planted the seed for getting outdoors, to the dog-eared guides that live permanently in a rucksack, to the slightly sauce-splattered cookbooks that fuel campfire feasts, the pair chat about the words that shaped their camping journeys.
Expect fond nostalgia, questionable culinary ambition, and the realisation that some “instruction manuals” are really just confidence boosters written by people far braver than us.
It’s a relaxed wander through campfire classics, practical pages, and the stories that make you want to zip up a tent, light a stove, and give it a go — even if you have to read the chapter twice first.
Pop the kettle on. This one’s a cosy listen.

Books:
The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook, Joshua Piven David Borgenicht
The Stars, The Snow, The Fire, John Haines
Trees, Collins Gem
Knots, Collins Gem
Micro Adventures, Alistair Humphreys
British Woodland, Ray Mears
Recipes For Rogues, Off The Beaten Pot
The Marlinspike Sailor, Hervey Garrett Smith
Cabin Porn, Penguin
Into The Wild, Jon Krakauer
Wilderness Chef, Ray Mears
Food From The Fire, Niklas Ekstedt
SAS Survival Gude, Collins Gem
Outdoor Survival Handbook, Ray Mears
The 10 Bushcraft Books, Richard Graves
Edible Wild Plants For Beginners, Althea Press

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