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In this week’s episode of Casual Camping Podcast, Ade and Tim tackle a topic every camper has probably grumbled about recently — the rising cost of camping fuel.

From gas canisters that seem to empty your wallet faster than your stove, to the ever-changing price of petrol, and even the not-so-“free” cost of firewood, it’s getting harder to keep things cheap and cheerful in the great outdoors.

The lads share their own experiences, a few frustrations, and plenty of laughs as they explore what’s behind the price hikes and how it’s changing the way we camp. Is it time to rethink how we cook at camp? Go back to basics? Or just accept that even a brew in the wild now comes with a price tag?

As always, there are some handy tips, a bit of honest chat, and the usual laid-back camping banter.

So grab a cuppa (while you still can afford to boil one) and join us around the virtual campfire

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In this week’s episode of Casual Camping Podcast, Ade and Tim share a more personal conversation. After the recent loss of their dad, they reflect on how getting outdoors and spending time camping has helped them process their grief.

They talk about how stepping away from the noise of everyday life—sitting around a campfire, walking in the woods, and simply being outside—created the space to think, talk, and remember.

This episode isn’t about having the answers to grief, but about sharing how the outdoors can help when life feels overwhelming. Sometimes a tent, a stove, and a quiet place are exactly what you need.

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This week on Casual Camping Podcast, Ade and Tim head out into the field for one of the most unique events in the outdoor industry — Outdoor & Social.

Outdoor & Social is a trade show with a difference. Rather than being aimed at buyers, press, or influencers, the event is designed specifically for retail store staff who sell outdoor equipment every day. It gives them the chance to step away from the shop floor and actually use the gear they recommend to customers, learning about it directly from the brands in the environment it was designed for.

Instead of exhibition halls and conference stands, everything takes place outdoors over several days of camping. Brands bring their latest equipment and set up in the field, allowing attendees to get hands-on with tents, sleep systems, cooking gear and all sorts of outdoor kit. The whole idea is simple: if retail staff can properly experience and understand the equipment, they’re far better placed to help customers choose the right gear when they return to the shop.

Ade and Tim were invited along to see how it all works, and it turned into four memorable days living outdoors, surrounded by great people and plenty of brilliant kit. Moving around the site, they spent time talking with the people behind the brands, learning about new gear, and seeing how everything performs when it’s actually being used rather than just displayed on a stand.

But while there was plenty of kit to talk about, events like this are just as much about the people. The campsite was full of outdoor retailers and brand representatives sharing stories, swapping experiences from the shop floor, and enjoying the chance to spend time outside together. With evenings spent relaxing around camp with a drink or two, the atmosphere was friendly, informal, and full of laughs.

So grab a brew, get comfortable, and join Ade and Tim as they take you along for the ride on their Outdoor & Social adventure.

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In this special episode Tim and Ade are joined by legendary wilderness filmmaker Joe Robinet, whose solo camping adventures and cinematic storytelling have inspired millions of people to get outside.

We chat with Joe about his journey into filmmaking, his love of canoe trips and winter camping, and what it’s really like spending long stretches alone in the wild. Along the way we also discover that Ade may have been slightly more excited about this interview than anyone expected… #fanboy

It’s a relaxed, campfire-style conversation about adventure, creativity, and the simple joy of being outdoors. We also talk about Joe’s book 'Surviving Joe', and the stories behind it — which is available from all good booksellers worldwide.

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This week on the Casual Camping Podcast, Ade and Tim welcome listeners into The Cult of Bell Tents.

What begins as a discussion about canvas and centre poles slowly reveals itself to be something far more committed. From their disciplined military origins to their modern rise as the sacred structure of glamping, bell tents are examined with the reverence they clearly deserve.

Tim speaks openly about his devotion to both the 3-metre and 4-metre bell tent, explaining why once you’ve experienced standing up, fitting a stove, and walking around like a Victorian explorer, there is no going back. Doubt is normal at first. Acceptance comes later.

Ade asks the important questions, mild indoctrination occurs, and by the end it becomes clear: bell tents aren’t just shelters — they’re a lifestyle, a mindset, and possibly a very friendly cult.

All are welcome. Knowledge will be shared. Canvas will be praised.

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This week on Casual Camping Podcast, Ade and Tim head to one of the biggest events in the outdoor calendar — the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2026! Joined by friend of the show Richard, aka The Fixer, the team take a wander around the largest public-access camping and outdoor show of the year.

From tents and campervans to gadgets, gear, and everything in between, they chat through what caught their eye, what got them excited, and what they probably didn’t need but suddenly really want. Along the way, they also speak to a range of outdoor companies, getting hands-on with the latest kit and hearing directly from the people behind the brands.

It’s a boots-on-the-ground look at the latest in the world of camping — with plenty of laughs along the way.

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This week on Casual Camping Podcast, Ade and Tim are Reading Between the Guy-lines.

From the books that first planted the seed for getting outdoors, to the dog-eared guides that live permanently in a rucksack, to the slightly sauce-splattered cookbooks that fuel campfire feasts, the pair chat about the words that shaped their camping journeys.

Expect fond nostalgia, questionable culinary ambition, and the realisation that some “instruction manuals” are really just confidence boosters written by people far braver than us.

It’s a relaxed wander through campfire classics, practical pages, and the stories that make you want to zip up a tent, light a stove, and give it a go — even if you have to read the chapter twice first.

Pop the kettle on. This one’s a cosy listen.

Books:

The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook, Joshua Piven David Borgenicht

The Stars, The Snow, The Fire, John Haines

Trees, Collins Gem

Knots, Collins Gem

Micro Adventures, Alistair Humphreys

British Woodland, Ray Mears

Recipes For Rogues, Off The Beaten Pot

The Marlinspike Sailor, Hervey Garrett Smith

Cabin Porn, Penguin

Into The Wild, Jon Krakauer

Wilderness Chef, Ray Mears

Food From The Fire, Niklas Ekstedt

SAS Survival Gude, Collins Gem

Outdoor Survival Handbook, Ray Mears

The 10 Bushcraft Books, Richard Graves

Edible Wild Plants For Beginners, Althea Press

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This week, Ade and Tim return with the Season 4 Opener of the Casual Camping Podcast, and they’re more fired up than ever to be back behind the microphones. After the winter break, they launch straight into an exciting year ahead, packed with big plans, bold ideas, and plenty of time outdoors.

In this episode, they share what’s coming up in Season 4 — from the camping adventures already in the diary, to the shows they’ll be attending, the guests they’ll be sitting down with, and the new equipment they can’t wait to get out and put through its paces.

They also dive into a proper winter test of both kit and resolve, recounting a snowy camping trip to Edale. The episode features a live recording from a frozen field, capturing the raw atmosphere of winter camping and setting the tone for a season that promises to be hands-on, adventurous, and full of energy.

Season 4 starts here — and it’s shaping up to be the biggest yet.

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As we all roll into the New Year, we’ve put together something special to keep your campfire glowing… our Best Bits of Season Three!

This episode is packed with the funniest moments, standout soundbites, unexpected tangents, and all the classic chaos that made Season Three our best one yet. Whether it’s gear mishaps, campsite stories, or the times we completely lost the plot — it’s all here in one cosy, easy-listening bundle.

Perfect for a winter walk, a lazy evening, or that quiet lull that descends after New Year.

Thank you for camping with us all season long — your support, reviews, and laughs mean everything.

We’ll be back with brand-new episodes on Friday 6th February 2026, kicking off Season Four in style.

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For the final episode of Season 3, Ade and Tim settle in with mince pies, warm drinks, and a crackling imaginary campfire to look back on a brilliant year of camping chaos and podcasting fun.

They chat through their favourite moments from 2025 — the big laughs, the bigger mishaps, the standout listener reviews, the shows we loved, and all the camping adventures that made this season their best yet.

Then they dive into their Top 5 Christmas gift ideas, perfect for campers, adventurers, or anyone who loves a good bit of outdoor gear under the tree.

They wrap things up with a huge thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, reviewed, or joined us around the virtual campfire this year — and a reminder that they'll be back, bright-eyed and bushcraft-ready, on 6th February 2026 for the start of Season 4.

Until then… stay warm, stay cozy, and stay Casual! 

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