Camping Essentials...
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Camp Lights and Heating
Lighting
There are several different forms of lighting which can be used on camping trips. Whichever type you choose will depend on your individual preferences and...
Camping Accessories: Are They Worth the Money?
The term ‘camping accessories’ covers a multitude of items. It could be something as essential as a sleeping bag or the very latest in camping...
Camping in Bad Weather
Nobody sets off on a camping trip wanting bad weather. If you are camping anywhere in the British Isles however, it's inevitable that before long - as a camper you may...
Camping: Do You Need an Airbed?
As we get older, our bodies want a little more comfort. Sleeping in a sleeping bag on a ground mat might be fine when you’re young, but add a decade or two and you...
Clothing for Hiking on a Camping Holiday
All sports clothing is big business and often a matter of personal taste. Hiking and similar outdoor activities are no exception and just like...
Equipment For Camping Abroad
If you’re camping abroad with a car or with a caravan, you need to be aware of the vehicle laws in Europe – although, of course, just to make it confusing, they...
Extras to Make Camping Comfortable
Many people choose a minimalist approach to camping and prefer to just take the bare essentials to really experience a closeness to nature and their surrounding...
Hiking Essentials
Hiking is an extremely rewarding pastime for many people. Not only is it a great form of physical exercise, it's an opportunity to escape noisy modern day life for a...
How to Repair Your Tent
Knowing how to carry out repairs can help extend the life of your expensive tent, and it can also help keep you more comfortable when you’re out on holiday. Branches...
Hygiene When Camping
Part of the fun of going camping is to ‘rough it’ a bit and not to have to worry too much about looking glamorous and wearing makeup or, for men, having to be bothered...
Know Your Campsite Etiquette
At home we’re surrounded by neighbours, and we’re used to etiquette of an unspoken kind so that everyone gets along – at least most of the time. We might not even...
Luxury Camping Gear
Whilst many people who enjoy camping prefer to take a ‘back to basics’ approach, there are a great number of people who enjoy the great outdoors and sleeping under...
Preparing Your Tent for Winter
There are a number of hardy souls who go camping in winter. The vast majority of people, though, think of camping as something to be enjoyed in better weather and...
Right Footwear for Hiking
Hiking can be very physically demanding and nowhere more so than on your feet. Therefore, it's crucial that you have comfortably fitting and protective, durable footwear...
Rules of the Countryside
When you and your family are on a camping holiday there are certain things you should be aware of; these are known as the Countryside Code and have been in existence...
Sleeping Bags
To truly enjoy a camping trip, it's essential that you get a good night's sleep to awake invigorated for the day ahead. Therefore, it's crucial that you have a good...
The History of Recreational Camping
Camping has been around almost as long as man. Tents have been shelter, used for armies on the move and for many other things. But it’s only since late Victorian...
The Right Backpack or Rucksack for Camping
If you’re hiking and camping, then the type of backpack (as well as how you pack it) takes on paramount importance. After all, you have to be...
What to Know Before You Go Family Camping
Taking the family camping is a great idea. It’s a way of bringing everyone together, and enjoying some good, quality time away from home and the...
When Should You Upgrade Your Camping Gear?
When you start out camping, you buy the equipment you think you’ll need. If you’re not sure you’ll enjoy it, then the tendency is to spend as...
Your Camping Checklist
There can be nothing worse than travelling for miles on a camping trip only to find that when you reach your destination you’ve forgotten a vital piece of kit....
