Extreme Sleeps: Adventures of a Wild Camper

Smith combines self-deprecating humor and an overactive imagination to enliven her story… In addition, Smith takes time to educate readers on the culture and history of wild sleeping and the philosophy of people who would rather bypass formal campsites to discover Mother Nature’s wondrous bedroom décor. ― Booklist

As Phoebe Smith reveals, Britain is blessed with wilderness – and you need no more than a tent and a misplaced sense of confidence to experience it. ― Simon Calder, travel writer and journalist

Inspiring book ― Walk (The Ramblers’ Association magazine)

Inspiring Stuff! ― Wanderlust

It can be frightening and funny but always entertaining, and even if you don’t fancy following in her footsteps you’ll enjoy reading about the journey. ― Camping Magazine

Phoebe Smith proves that you don’t need to leave our own shores to have some right royal muddy adventures in the UK. Encounters with sheep and mishaps under canvas are just as much fun at home as they are anywhere in the world! ― Julia Bradbury, presenter

She portrays vividly the magnification of simple experiences that can make wild camping so exciting, relaxing and invigorating ― TGO Magazine

the book is inspiring if you’re planning your first night alone in the wilderness, particularly if you’re female ― Adventure Travel

This book will let you in on some of the best locations in the British Isles and shares the secret techniques that can turn a grassy moorland or disused quarry into a presidential suite. Inspiring and enjoyable, Extreme Sleeps might just change your life. ― Leo Houlding, British climber, base jumper and adventurer

This is an inspiring and energetic read. ― The Great Outdoors Magazine