Every month I attempt to separate the internet’s treasure from its landfill. Here’s the latest haul; stories, films, podcasts and ideas for anyone trying to raise adventurous kids in an increasingly peculiar world.

Readers will know how much my kids love the Real Survival Stories podcast. The host’s voice belongs in the same league as Morgan Freeman, and the stories are often mind-bending, if occasionally a touch graphic. One episode featured a man surviving a bear attack while losing parts of his face. My daughter’s immediate, deadpan response? “Did he find his ear dad?”

Thankfully, this episode involves no missing body parts. Instead, it centres on a scenario I’d also happily never experience: Glenn Anderson and his 11-year-old daughter Ruby being thrown from their yacht off the coast of Western Australia and left stranded at sea.

I’ve admired Al for years. His books nudged me into cycling across continents and, more recently, reminded me that adventure isn’t something you have to fly to. It’s often hiding behind the local Tesco if you’re willing to look properly.

Unwilded takes that idea a step further. It’s an invitation to rebuild our relationship with the natural world through tiny daily moments; watching clouds drift, listening to brooks babble, inhaling the pungent waft of wild garlic. It’s remarkable how powerful these short experiences are for us and the world around us.

Owning a campervan in London feels a bit like owning a horse in a one-bedroom flat. Wonderful in theory. Logistically, lots of shit to deal with.

Outbeing sidestep the problem entirely with beautifully crafted electric campervans built on Kia’s new PV5 platform. They’re only just getting started, with one van currently available to book. The plan is a network of them across the UK, making spontaneous weekends in nature dramatically easier for families who don’t want to drag half a tonne of diesel along for the ride . It’s a bloody good idea.

I caught up with founder Ed last week. He’s a former British Army officer who’s eaten more freeze-dried meals than any human probably should. His latest mission? Making freeze-dried meals that toddlers actually want to eat.

They’re made with proper ingredients, ready in minutes with just hot water. They feel purpose-built for camping trips, ferry queues, airport delays and all the other “Aaah, they’re hungry” moments this summer.

If you’ve got little ones (10 months–4 years), they’re well worth a look. Use the code ADVENTURE20 for 20% off this summer.