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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...

Lovely to find our Gabby Malpas Butterfly PACMAT featured in teh Christmas Gifts for Outdoor Familes guide from The Lady Bird Adventures.   "Camping equipment makes a great Christmas gift. This year we bought our first campervan. If you know a family who enjoy camping then I’m sure you can buy them a great gift."

Lovely to be featured in the Cool Camping gift list. "The Cool Camping Christmas wishlist has landed featuring the best Christmas gifts for campers and lovers of the great outdoors...." Read the article here.       "A range of picnic blankets featuring some of the most-loved parts of the UK; our national parks."  

So pleased to see PACMAT on Van LIfe Family's Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide this year. Amy, who is a seasoned campervanner (with a family and a dog) has put together a list of her favourite camping items. Check them out here. You'll also find some great pieces on camping meals, camp sites... what to pack here too.

"If you are looking for gift ideas for friends or family who love being outdoors, then read on for inspiration for Christmas presents you can buy from home during lockdown." "For the outdoor lover,  you can also buy brilliant picnic rugs and light weight towels with maps of Dartmoor, Snowdonia, London and more." Read the full article here