Fraser Barker Hi!
My name’s Fraser and I’m a tree-hugging, nature-loving outdoorsy guy.
Growing up in the north of Scotland, I had the great outdoors on my doorstep. As a family, we took advantage of it with trips from Loch an Eilien in the Cairngorms to Neist Point on the Isle of Skye.
I was also part of youth groups that encouraged outdoor recreation, letting me experience backpacking, hiking, canoeing, abseiling, mountain biking, and everything else the great outdoors has to offer! Seeing as James has already offered a gawky, awkward photo of himself as a teenager, I guess I should follow suit.
I moved to Glasgow for university in 2013 (which is where I met James!) and this summer I graduated with my Master’s of Research in Criminology. Now that I’m a fully-fledged city slicker, I miss connecting with the outdoors as much. So when James offered me the chance to get involved with Wilderness Redefined I jumped at it!
I want to help make getting outdoors accessible to everyone, but I also know how important it is that we promote ethical, environmentally-friendly camping and outdoor pursuits.
There are a few things that could ruin your camping experience – a leaking tent is definitely on top of the list. If you’ve pitched your tent and noticed water coming in around the floor seams, you’re probably wondering how to waterproof a tent floor. Camping with a leaking tent floor is a disaster waiting …
Is it too windy to go camping today? How much wind can a tent or a canopy tent withstand? Find out in our guide. Tents in the United States are rated according to the Beaufort Force 4 wind factor which is 17 mph. The majority of tents manufacturers make will withstand a force up to …
A compression sack (or stuff sack) works wonders for reducing the space taken up by a sleeping bag. If you’re a backpacker, you’ll hate how much room your tent takes up in your bag. So can you put a tent in a compression sack? Can You Put a Tent in a Compression Sack? In short, …
Tents are versatile and necessary when braving the elements. However, if you have an extra tent on hand, recycling is always a great idea. Usable tents are in demand for homeless shelters as well as youth organizations. If the tent has seen better days, then you can also make use of the various components. As …
When it comes to portable stoves, Jetboil is a wilderness explorer’s best friend. The brand offers lots of great options for liquid fuel stoves for different needs. Whether you’re a car camper who needs a family-friendly solution or a backpacker looking for an ultralight stove, Jetboil has a model that could fit your needs. But …
When camping, you want to ensure you have the right stove. It should be fast-boiling, lightweight, compact, fuel-efficient and versatile. Most importantly, it should suit your needs and the group’s desires. Jetboil is a fantastic brand with a range of delightful products to choose from, which is no easy task. Let’s put two against each …
When you’re out in the wilderness, you still need to eat, and cold soup and power bars can only last so long before they get boring. As a backpacker, you deserve a warm drink and hot meal at the end of a long day. But also as a backpacker, your pack already weighs a ton. …
Campers, backpackers and outdoors-lovers of all types need sustenance when walking the wilderness. As you’ll be out in all conditions, you need something that will work well in windy as well as calm conditions. The MSR Windburner is made to do just that, but how well does it hold up against these claims? In this …
When you’re out on the trail all day or about to settle down for the night, you need a stove you can rely on. It should be compact, lightweight and highly functional, with enough fuel efficiency to last for the duration of your trip. The Jetboil MiniMo is an excellent stove system that may be …
The best part of going camping is spending hours setting up a tent, right? Just kidding, welcome to our review of the fastest tent to set up! We’ve looked a HUNDREDS of tents, including all sorts of quick pitch technology from pop-up to instant and even airbeam tents. Tents that can be setup fast are …
If you’re planning some winter camping this year, then you want to make sure you have the best tent for cold weather. And you’re in luck – our roundup of the BEST choices has the right tent, whatever your needs. Growing up in Scotland we know how miserable a cold night in a tent can …
Glamping has been a growing phenomenon since the mid-2000s. In fact, it’s grown so big now that there’s even glamping themed lego sets! [1] But some people still aren’t quite sure what glamping actually is. To provide some answers, this guide will take you through how to go glamping, where the industry is going and …