{"id":22101,"date":"2026-04-09T11:06:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:24:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:24:18","slug":"family-bike-ride-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/family-bike-ride-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Bike Ride Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_c98a19f3fb412a3b70f28d915955d6c2\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy radial\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/family-activities\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFamily activities\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/cycling\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCycling\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/gear-guides\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGear Guides\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFamily Bike Ride Essentials\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2026-04-09T11:06:47+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">April 9, 2026<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t5 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-bike-ride-essentials.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"Family Bike Ride\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-bike-ride-essentials.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-bike-ride-essentials-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-bike-ride-essentials-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-bike-ride-essentials-768x301.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_e85ce8d4b887c5d5b83b57f053503623\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-pack-for-a-family-adventure-on-two-wheels\"><strong>What to Pack for a Family Adventure on Two Wheels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Family bike riding adventures look different for everyone. Some families love long rides and big days out, others are happiest with short loops and lots of snack stops. Whatever your plan for a family bike ride, packing well can make the day smoother and more fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7stanes-7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-365.jpg\" alt=\"family in front of 7 stanes\" class=\"wp-image-21256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7stanes-7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-365.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7stanes-7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-365-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7stanes-7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-365-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(\ud83d\udcf8 Pete Scullion)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been inspired by the 7stanes in 7 Days film, this guide shares simple and family friendly advice on what to pack for an outdoor adventure. It also highlights some of the brilliant partners, who worked alongside Tracy Moseley and OS Maps to bring the film to life.&nbsp; Haven\u2019t seen the film yet \u2013 don\u2019t worry you can watch it in full here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/7stanes-in-7-days\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"21228\">7stanes in 7 Days film<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-with-a-simple-plan\"><strong>Start with a simple plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you pack anything, take a few minutes to plan your day. This will help you pack just what you need and nothing more and set you up for the best day about.&nbsp; Think about how long you will be out. Think about the weather and the age of your children. Decide where you might stop for a break. How many snacks might you need? Everyone needs snacks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for ideas on where to ride, <a href=\"http:\/\/osmaps.com\" type=\"link\" id=\"osmaps.com\">OS Maps <\/a>is a great place to start. Use the app to discover existing routes created by other people, or plot your own. You can explore paths, trails and quieter roads, and clearly see distance and elevation before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A useful feature for families is the ability to toggle the National Cycle Network on the map. This helps you find signposted routes that are often traffic free or quieter, making them a good option when riding with children. You can also drop and save Pins for useful stops along the way, like cafes, picnic spots or play areas, so everyone knows when the next break is coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Routes can be saved and downloaded for offline use, which is helpful when heading into forests or areas with poor signal. Planning together helps children feel involved. It sets expectations early and helps the day feel calmer and more enjoyable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/using-os-maps-on-phone-credit-pete-scullion-31.jpg\" alt=\"using os maps on phone - Credit Pete Scullion-31\" class=\"wp-image-22104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/using-os-maps-on-phone-credit-pete-scullion-31.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/using-os-maps-on-phone-credit-pete-scullion-31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/using-os-maps-on-phone-credit-pete-scullion-31-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(\ud83d\udcf8 Pete Scullion)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_0844b57910c3b23d6051815cb4d03bfc\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/find-routes?lat=54.79148&#038;lon=-5.7009&#038;zoom=5.5779&#038;bbox=-22.4491%2C49.8853%2C11.0473%2C59.1670&#038;overlays=os-obstacles-layer&#038;style=Standard&#038;type=2d&#038;activity=CYCLING_OFFROAD&#038;routeType=trusted&#038;stars=0&#038;distanceMin=0&#038;distanceMax=15000&#038;sort=POPULAR_DESC\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDiscover Off Road Cycling Routes\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-right-bike-for-the-right-riders\"><strong>The right bike for the right riders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a two wheeled adventure, the right bike can make all the difference for everyone. For children a bike that fit them well and feels fun to ride will keep spirits high. Hope Academy Bikes are designed with young riders in mind. They are lightweight and easy to handle. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For adults, a reliable and comfortable bike matters too. Trek bikes are built to support long days out, carrying extra kit and keeping a steady pace. If you feel confident on your bike, it helps the whole group feel calmer and more supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before heading out, check every bike. Brakes, tyres and gears are worth a quick look. A short test ride close to home can help spot any issues early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-211.jpg\" alt=\"trek bike under cover\" class=\"wp-image-22105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-211.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-211-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-211-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(\ud83d\udcf8 Pete Scullion)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_15a749758eb567d19f5a24dc368818a1\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopeacademyuk.com\/\" class=\"Button Button--red \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHope Academy Bikes\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekbikes.com\/gb\/en_GB\" class=\"Button Button--red \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tTrek Bikes\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lights-for-safety-and-confidence\"><strong>Lights for safety and confidence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good lights are important, even in daytime. Woodland trails can be dark and weather can change fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bright front light helps children see where they are going. A rear light helps others see them. Lights also help children feel secure if the ride runs later than planned. Pack spare batteries or charge lights fully before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-169.jpg\" alt=\"wearing headlamps in the dark\" class=\"wp-image-22106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-169.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-169-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-169-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(\ud83d\udcf8 Pete Scullion)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_0980196836e8df1ca7fdfb0e44212f5a\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exposurelights.com\" class=\"Button Button--red \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExposure Lights\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-packs-that-everyone-can-carry\"><strong>Packs that everyone can carry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Comfortable packs make a big difference. A well fitting backpack will spread weight well and sit comfortably on the body. For families, it helps if everyone carries a little of their own kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Younger children can carry a small pack with snacks or a spare layer. Older children can help with water or a map. This builds confidence and helps everyone feel involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure packs are adjusted properly. A snug fit stops rubbing and bouncing. Take time to do this at home rather than at the trailhead. And then make sure to fill everyone\u2019s pack with snacks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_72ff03961ad174d55f341baf43a60a13\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osprey.com\/gb\/\" class=\"Button Button--red \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tOsprey Backpacks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-65.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-65.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-65-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7stanes-in-7-days-credit-pete-scullion-65-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(\ud83d\udcf8 Pete Scullion)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-snacks-that-stay-fresh-and-fun\"><strong>Snacks that stay fresh and fun<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food is fuel, and for children it is also motivation. Easy snacks keep energy levels up and moods steady. Think about food that is simple to eat. Cut fruit, wraps and flapjacks work well. A warm drink can be a treat on cooler days. Let children help choose snacks before the trip so they feel excited and included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_90e9a665a8781a0753195451f0af074b\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dometic.com\/en-gb\/category\/coolers\/soft-coolers\" class=\"Button Button--red \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSnack in style with Dometic\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clothing-for-changing-weather\"><strong>Clothing for changing weather<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>British weather can change quickly, even in summer. 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