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5 PACMAT Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
No matter if you're celebrating romantic, platonic, or familial love this February 14th, we hope you'll celebrate it with us by giving the gift of the outdoors. A gift that will last far longer than flowers or chocolates and can be used consistently, our PACMATs create a small physical reminder for you and your loved ones. Giving and receiving gifts is a common love language, after all. More than a camping accessory, it's a product that can last a lifetime if cared for. Sound familiar? If you're thinking of incorporating a PACMAT into your festivities, here are five ideas to help you choose...
Winter picnic and snow angels
It was a cold December day with morning frost on the ground. We prepared for a picnic walk, packing layers, hats, waterproofs, gloves and filling thermos flasks with warming drinks and set off for Devil's Dyke. Devil's Dyke is a giant V-shaped valley with grassy banks that look especially interesting in the frost, with the cloud hanging low. It became a tourist attraction in the late Victorian times and remains popular with dog walkers and view seekers today. The air was cold, after a lot of stick throwing with the dog we realised we needed to keep moving to warm up again. At...
The Ultimate PACMAT Gift Guide 2022
We know this time of year can be overwhelming. We know that it can be hard to choose among our many options, since every person has different preferences and needs! Here are eight gift ideas from us at Rubbastuff to offer as inspiration for discerning shoppers. Click the product image or link to be taken to that page! Thank you so much for supporting us this holiday! (Don't forget to treat yourself, too.) 8 Gift Ideas for That Person in Your Life (Including You) For the solo traveler: Yellow Thermal PACMAT Patch For sandy beaches, ancient forests, and the daily commute. Our most compact, portable PACMAT guarantees a bright...
Sunday on the South Downs
The forecast looked good, we packed a picnic and looked up a route on Komoot. Between 3-4 hours on the filter, we'd set off later than we hoped and ideally needed to be back before dark. Komoot offered us a circular route covering about 16km. Perfect. Having recently passed her driving test our eldest was eager for the practice and drove to our starting point from granny's house (in granny's car)... Ditchling Beacon. It was a faboulous sunny Sunday, so inevitably there were lots of cyclists to negotiate on the way up the hill. Safely parked up we packed up...
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