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Best gifts for campers 2021

Best gifts for campers 2021

Very pleased to be included in "Best gifts for campers 2021" by Tin Box Traveller. "Gifts for campers can be difficult to find, especially if they seem to already have a lot of the camping equipment they need for trips away with their tent, motorhome, caravan or camper van." Read the full article here

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About us -

Why PACMAT?

We often get asked what made us think of doing PACMAT? We've always been into outdoor activities and sports. After our kids were born we carried on with our outdoor pursuits, taking them with us. Living within a budget, picnics were most practical for a family of four out and about (especially with two ants in pants toddlers). Our youngest was always fussy about textures. He particularly didn't like snow. Everywhere we went, we had to take a picnic mat. Picnic mats then were bulky and with two small kids we had enough 'stuff' to carry as it was. And,...

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Take a hike

Take a hike

PACMATs are designed with walking and hiking in mind. We love to earn our picnic, reaching the highest point or most hidden place on foot, with the reward of a sit down and a feast once we get there. After a munch and a chat it's great to have a bit of time out to lie on our PACMAT, relax and watch the clouds go by before the journey back. Here's a handy guide to cloud spotting for just those busy moments. Thank you to Bel Dixon for the link to the cloud spotting guide.

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Picnic adventures

Picnic adventures

Where will your PACMAT take you?Share and tag us in your PACMAT pictures for the chance to win a Family Poppy PACMAT. You don't have to go far. It could be the living room, kitchen or garden. Upload and tag us on social media before 13th January- Instagram #rubbastuff- Facebook #pacmat- Twitter #RubbastuffWe will choose our favourite picture to send a Gabby Malpas Family Poppy PACMAT to.You can tag as many photos as you like.

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The habit of packing light

The habit of packing light

When did it all begin? Well, I think the importance of size and weight really came home when we were motorcycle touring around Europe. Often away for several weeks, with one trip only having two small panniers between us to carry our tent, sleeping bags and clothes. Mainly living in leathers with shorts underneath just incase we stopped and had a chance to cool down. Don’t think about what you can do with, only pack what you can’t do without. (Thank you Alastair Humphreys).    Once I got my own bike there was more room to spread out into but...

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