Emma Osenton: Dialled in traveller
Looking for Emma? You’ll find her in the bushes cuddled up to a titanium bike.
What’s the chief thing you look for when choosing kit?
Not sure there is one thing. It’s entirely dependent on what it is. Mostly light and durable. Budget dictates how far I go with that.
What’s your favourite piece of camping kit?
I guess my tiny tent. It’s very light, very small, very breathable. I can put it up faster than my other tents. It’s been out in lots of weather and never let me down.
Advice for a good night’s sleep?
Ride a long way? Travel light=cold at night.
Any unexpected luxury items?
I’m not sure anything I carry would be classed as unexpected.
Favourite camp breakfast?
I’m the least fussy eater. If it’s cold and I’m feeling flush then the freeze-dried porridge sachets are nice. Mostly, as long as there’s some food. Coffee is a must.
Any tales of bad camping kit choices?
I’m lucky enough to have been camping/backpacking/bikepacking since I was a child. I can think of a few places I’d not camp again, but kit wise it’s pretty nailed.
