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PACMAT joins Little Trekkers
Photo by @todburn_tales PACMAT is excited to announce that we are now being stocked by family-friendly outdoor brand Little Trekkers. It’s in their nature is Little Trekker’s strapline and we certainly agree; if we supply the kit, kids will supply their own endless reserve of energy and excitement for the outdoors. Little Trekkers stock brands from Osprey to Regatta and we are delighted to be amongst their latest arrivals. Whether you are in need of a rucksack, sun shade, sleeping bag (or even a waterproof picnic mat!), Little Trekkers have it all. Why not pair your PACMAT with one of...
Save your route
We are thrilled to be featured as "picnic perfect" in the BHS (British Horse Society) newsletter. Combine a fabulous family day out with checking that local bridleways are recorded on the OS map. From 1st January 2026 England and Wales’ bridleways are in danger of being lost to the public if they aren’t formally recorded. The British Horse Foundation is urging the British public to get involved and help register these unrecorded routes. By using an OS map (or checking with your local authority) you can ensure that your local bridleways will continue to keep equestrians safe on official off-road...
The best picnic blanket for larger families
"Until now, I’ve always bought fairly standard supermarket picnic blankets – you know the plastic backed ones with a rough fabric top which don’t really wash very well? In fact most picnic blankets aren’t actually supposed to be machine washable at all but what’s the point in that? Who gets through a picnic without spilling food on their picnic blanket? I’ve tended to just shove them in the machine anyway and accept that the mid layers are likely to bunch up or deteriorate over time...." Read what Colette thinks of our Harlequine XL PACMAT here
25 of the best picnic blankets for outdoor dining in style
Celebrate the arrival of summer with an alfresco feast on these gorgeous picnic rugsBy Roshina Jowaheer “Lightweight, waterproof and washable, this cool picnic blanket features a map of the Chilterns. It's the ideal rug for people who like to walk and is light, compact and folds away into its own stuff sack.”
10 camping essentials for family camping holidays
Typical Mummy has some great tips for family camping trips. And PACMAT is on the packing list. "The PACMAT is perfect for family camping trips as it is super lightweight and ultra compact, rolling up into its own small carry bag." Read about what she thinks makes a camping trip with kids easier here.
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