Living Outdoors

Preparing for Life Outdoors
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Outdoor Skills for Adventure

Living outdoors is a key part of many expeditions and adventures. Developing campcraft skills helps participants feel comfortable, confident, and prepared when spending time away from home. Whether it is setting up camp, preparing meals, or looking after equipment, these skills support safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences.


We believe outdoor learning should be inclusive and accessible for everyone. Familiarising yourself with these skills before your expedition can help you gain more from your training, contribute to your team, and build confidence in a supportive outdoor environment.


Creating a Safe and Comfortable Camp

A well-organised campsite provides a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space for everyone. Choosing a suitable location, organising equipment, and working together as a team all contribute to a positive outdoor experience. Good campsite organisation also helps reduce risks and ensures shared spaces remain accessible and enjoyable for all participants.

Creating a camp is often one of the first opportunities for a group to work together. Through communication, cooperation, and shared responsibility, participants can support one another and develop valuable teamwork skills. Inclusive campcraft allows everyone to contribute according to their strengths and abilities.


Tent Skills & Shelter Setup

Learning how to pitch and care for a tent is an important expedition skill. A properly pitched tent provides shelter from the elements and creates a comfortable place to rest and recover after a day of adventure. Your instructors will guide you through the process and help you develop the confidence needed to set up camp effectively.

Tent pitching is often a team activity that encourages communication and collaboration. By working together, participants learn practical skills while developing problem-solving abilities and resilience. Everyone can play a role in creating a safe and comfortable living space outdoors.


Outdoor Cooking & Stove Use

Preparing food outdoors is an important part of expedition life. Cooking together provides opportunities to develop independence, responsibility, and practical skills while creating enjoyable shared experiences. Good meal preparation also helps maintain energy levels and supports well-being throughout the expedition.

Your instructors will provide guidance on using expedition stoves safely and effectively. Learning safe cooking practices helps participants gain confidence while understanding the importance of planning, organisation, and teamwork. Inclusive outdoor cooking encourages everyone to take part and contribute to the group experience.


Stove Safety & Good Practice

Safety is a key consideration whenever cooking outdoors. Choosing a suitable location, keeping cooking areas organised, and using equipment correctly help minimise risks and creates a safer environment for everyone. Participants will learn how to manage stoves responsibly while developing good outdoor habits.

Working safely also means looking after others in your group. Clear communication, awareness of one's surroundings, and following instructors' guidance help ensure everyone can participate confidently. Developing these skills contributes to a positive and inclusive outdoor experience.


Wild Camping Adventures

Wild camping offers a unique opportunity to experience remote landscapes and spend time immersed in nature. For many participants, it becomes one of the most memorable parts of an expedition, providing a sense of adventure, independence, and connection with the environment.

Successful wild camping requires thoughtful planning and responsible decision-making. Participants learn how to choose suitable locations, manage resources carefully, and work together as a team. These experiences help build confidence, resilience, and a greater appreciation for the outdoors.


Caring for the Environment

Exploring wild places comes with a responsibility to protect them. Following Leave No Trace principles helps minimise our impact on the environment and ensures these special places remain available for future generations. Every participant plays an important role in caring for the landscapes they visit.

Environmental stewardship is an important part of every journey. Through inclusive outdoor experiences, participants develop a deeper understanding of nature and learn how small actions can make a positive difference. Respecting the environment helps create meaningful adventures that benefit both people and places.

Living Outdoors Together

Living outdoors is about much more than tents and equipment. It is about sharing experiences, supporting one another, and developing the confidence to face new challenges. Camp life creates opportunities to learn practical skills, strengthen friendships, and build lasting memories.


We believe outdoor living should be inclusive and accessible for everyone. By creating supportive environments where all participants can contribute and succeed, we help ensure every adventure becomes a positive, rewarding, and meaningful experience.

CONSULTANCY SERVICES

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INCLUSIVE DESIGN

We are driven by the desire to create joyful, empowering and meaningful objects that use resources with care and bring meaning to people and communities.

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REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS AND SPECIALS

Equal Adventure Developments Ltd (EAD) is excited to inform you about its repairs, alterations and specials services offered by our in-house Soapstone Services team.

Has your zip broken on your favourite jacket? Are your trousers a bit too long? Are your jeans just not fitting as well as they used to? Are you requiring a new set of curtains? Equal Adventure has just the solution for you.
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BIO ENGINEERING

EAD's Bio Engineering consultancy blends inclusive product design, adaptive engineering and evidence-based research to deliver practical solutions that enable participation for people with all disabilities in outdoor environments and day-to-day living contexts. Leveraging decades of experience in ergonomic assessment, prototyping and real-world testing, this service supports partners — including disability organisations, outdoor providers and research collaborators — to transform concepts into safe, functional and empowering solutions that enhance independence, performance and user experience. The work is grounded in human-centred engineering and aligned with the organisation’s commitment to advancing inclusion and removing barriers for people of all abilities. The company operates under robust quality management systems and is registered to ISO 9001 standards, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery.
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INCLUSION ACCESS CONSULTANCY

EAD's Inclusion Access Consultancy helps organisations embed meaningful inclusion into their culture, practices and environments so that people of all abilities can participate with dignity and confidence. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience supporting outdoor education, community partners and service providers, this consultancy provides tailored inclusion audits and barrier reviews, delivers strategic planning and staff guidance, and empowers organisations to achieve practical, sustainable change. Emphasising person-centred outcomes and organisational readiness, the service moves beyond compliance to build confidence, inclusive judgement and improved participation pathways.
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SUPPORTING ORGANISATION

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  • We Build Capacity

Equal Adventure Developments Ltd (EAD) collaborates with community groups, outdoor providers, disability networks, schools and universities to build capacity, strengthen inclusive practice and expand opportunities for participation and wellbeing. This consultancy role provides mentoring and strategic advice, delivers co-developed programmes tailored to each partner’s goals, and empowers organisations through the sharing of extensive experience in inclusive delivery, training and equipment design. By sharing expertise, resources and best practice, Equal Adventure Developments helps partners enhance impact, secure partnerships and build resilient inclusive systems that benefit staff, participants and communities alike.
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MECHANICAL DESIGN CONSULTANCY

EAD’s Mechanical Design Consultancy supports clients in creating mechanically sound, inclusive products and systems that perform reliably in real-world settings, particularly for adaptive outdoor use. Combining principles of ergonomic design, materials expertise and iterative prototype testing, this service helps turn ideas into functional, accessible solutions that meet user needs and environmental demands. Whether refining adaptive equipment, developing bespoke mechanisms, or optimising designs for broader usability, the consultancy aligns technical rigour with the organisation’s inclusive ethos to deliver practical, user-centred outcomes.

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