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Hot Tips for a Hot Picnic: Staying active outside all year long

Hot Tips for a Hot Picnic: Staying active outside all year long

While you might think the time for picnics has passed with the change of seasons, there's nothing further from the truth! With the United Kingdom's largely temperate climate, we are lucky to have enjoyable weather for much of the year (snowy peaks and windy shorelines notwithstanding).  The key to a successful picnic in the late autumn and early winter period is warm, belly-filling food and vibrant, movement-focused activities for what we like to call a hot picnic! A barrier between bum and ground is crucial for moments of rest and relaxation, making a PACMAT the perfect choice for any hot picnic. Our...

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Fell Foodie featuring PACMAT

Fell Foodie featuring PACMAT

We've been loving the Camp Kitchen series by Fell Foodie for Sea to Summit. So many clever, easy and delicious recipes made perfect for campsite cooking. There are loads of recipes available from vegan chickpea curry to tasty skewers. And what a great use of a PACMAT solo mat as a way to keep dry and comfortable whilst cooking!

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It's not always about the picnic

It's not always about the picnic

We have always been able to find inventive new ways to use our PACMATs. They have provided us everything from rain shelters, sun shades and dens, to gym mats and tablecloths. Our customers have taken this versatility even further.  These youth hostellers (above) got creative using their PACMATs as makeshift privacy curtains, or below as camper van curtains. We have even seen a PACMAT being used as a warm and waterproof aid to a seal rescue mission! Read more here.  How do you use your PACMAT?

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How to fold a Family

How to fold a Family

We've put together this little guide to show how we like to fold a Family PACMAT back into the bag. Download pdf here

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Prepare for a British Summer!

Prepare for a British Summer!

Rain Poncho and Picnic Mat Rain or shine. Whatever the weather we spend time outside with our kids. Often wrapping ourselves up in a PACMAT to shelter from the rain. So we thought we’d design a PACMAT you can actually wear. It can go on over anything, even a rucksack. The adjustable hood fits over a hat. And when the rain dies down you can reverse it for a comfortable place to relax on a circular picnic mat for four or more. Throw the rain poncho on over anything. Or reverse it for a comfortable, dry seat for four people. Perfect for any walking...

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