Men take stag parties back to their outdoor roots
The classic image of a stag party usually involves a night of over indulgence in local pubs, clubs and bars ending with the groom to be handcuffed to a lamp post, clothing optional.
Over the last few years this has changed a little, with more stags (and hens) taking advantage of budget airline prices and heading off to European cities and towns for a weekend of indulgence in clubs and bars ending with the groom to be handcuffed to a lamp post, clothing optional…
However, now the bar has been raised by trips abroad to celebrate upcoming nuptials, more adventurous stag night planners have started looking for more unique experiences to mark the end of the single life.
Like many other wedding traditions, it seems to extend back into ancient history. Evidence suggests it first came about in the fifth century, in Sparta, where military comrades would head out into the wild to feast and toast one another on the eve of a friend’s wedding. There he would say goodbye to the carefree days of bachelorhood and swear continued allegiance to his comrades.
This idea of bonding with friends in the open elements is now enjoying something of a revival. A significant number of stag parties are now foregoing the relative comfort of budget hotels and bars with cheap beers and opting instead for a weekend under canvas in remote country spots.
Camping areas in the Lake District, the Scottish Highlands and remote areas of North Wales have seen a growth in the number of stag parties pitching their tents.
With canoeing, river fishing and mountain trekking replacing strip joints and shooting shots as the activities of choice for bachelors. Party organizers are always tasked with arranging new and exciting options for Stag parties and heading outdoors is becoming increasingly popular.
Organisers are often tasked with arranging and advising men planning on taking their stag party out into the great outdoors. The first thing to remember is the importance of being prepared for dealing with the changing environment.
The number of men who think they can just wander off into the peak district in a pair of trainers and jeans is a little shocking. The very least they’ll need is a few Men’s Waterproof Jackets or Waterproof Trousers to keep the elements at bay’.
Indeed, whenever planning an outdoor experience having the right equipment is essential, and Waterproof Clothing is a good place to start.
Men’s Waterproof Jackets, a sturdy pair of walking shoes and a decent tent are just the starting point for a unique Stag experience and will help ensure the groom doesn’t arrive at the alter with a bad cold.
