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New travel photograph
The latest image for the packyourbags Travel Store homepage is from David Crosson.
Here’s what David had to say: “The picture, taken by my wife, shows me paddling for the first time solo in our new canoe. I’m trying to edge it for the first time, too (I didn’t fall in).
The river we’re on is the Hérault [...]
Ski Helmet Advice – Ask Mark
Mark Kempster is Managing Director of packyourbags and packyourbags Travel Store. He is also a mountaineer and a keen skier.
Here he answers some of the questions we’ve received regarding ski helmets.
Why should I wear a ski helmet ?
Obvious I know, but a ski helmet is not a fashion accessory. A good quality ski helmet will [...]
UK Festival Guide – Part 2
Biggies
T In The Park
10-12 July, Balado, Kinross-shire.
The line-up is quite stunning for this. Presumably they’ve pulled out all the stops as this is Scotland’s only large festival. Mainstream acts include The Specials, The Streets, Pet Shop Boys, Franz Ferdinand and Lily Allen. James Morrison and Nick Cave could bring you down but your girlfriend should [...]
UK Festival Guide – Part 1
Biggies
Below is your guide to the best music festivals that are coming up this summer. The Typical British Summer! Sun, Rain, & Wind? Read and find out what the essential items that you will need for the festivals this summer ranging from waterproof clothing to sun lotions and Sun hats, this guide has got it [...]
Packyourbags Travel Store Newsletter – Our Biggest Ever Competition!
Check out the latest Bumper edition of the Packyourbags Travel Store Newsletter, to celebrate the beginning of the Summer festival season Packyourbags Travel Store is giving away a festivals essentials pack worth over £180 in our largest ever competition! For a chance to enter the competition read the Packyourbags Newsletter Now.
The Bumper edition of the [...]
The Festival Survival Guide (£4.50 and a sausage!)
So you’re lucky enought to be going to a festival this year. What do you need?
You will need a tent and sleeping bag; they will be your sanctuary when you need to escape the 24hr mayhem. Don’t forget tent pegs but don’t bother with a mallet, you can borrow one from the organised couple next [...]
Festival Season – Essential Festival Gear
The Festival season is upon us, summer 2009 is going to be a great year for festivals, but what about the weather? In past years we have seen Glastonbury washed out, people swamped knee high in mud, being battered by the wind and rain, don’t let this put you off! Stock up with the latest [...]
Full StoryShould Ski Helmets be made compulsory?
Following the death of Actress Natasha Richardson back in March 2009 a debate has been sparked as to whether Ski helmets should be made compulsory for all Ski & Snowboarders.
Natasha Richardson was not wearing a Ski helmet but a spokes person says there’s no way of knowing if she would have been protected if she had [...]
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