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Biodegradable Products When Camping
There are a few things that one must remember when going on a camping holiday and the most important one is that you are using areas of the countryside, areas of...
Camping and the Countryside Code
The Countryside Code is a series of suggestions that have been developed for people visiting the country. It’s a way to behave that respects the area and the...
Camping in Cold Weather
Even during the late summer, you can suddenly experience a chilly evening/night or run into a 'cold snap', so it's handy to take along an extra fleece or sweater just in...
Camping in Hot Weather
When camping, it is important to be prepared for all types of weather conditions; more importantly when camping in hot weather it is wise to know what to wear, what...
Camping in Wet Weather
Rainy days are all part and parcel of the camping experience and they needn't interfere with your camping plans. In fact, as long as you're well prepared, the sound of...
Camping Mistakes to Avoid
Camping is a joy, as all aficionados know. It’s one of the simplest and cheapest ways to enjoy a holiday, and one that brings you about as close to nature as it’s...
Camping With Babies
Even the most enthusiastic camper might be put off with the thought of taking their baby on a camping trip. However if you're the type of person who's got a bit more...
Camping With Kids
Camping with kids can be both a joy and a nightmare. It’s a pleasure to have the family all together on holiday, able to do things as a family. The bad part can be...
Camping With Your Dog
For those of you wanting to take your dog on a camping trip, there are some things you need to do to make this as fun and as safe as possible. Your dog will view the...
Creating Fire Using Friction
Before lighters and matches were invented, our ancestors had to create fire using other methods. These traditions live on amongst many of the world's tribal people today...
Dealing With Outdoor Pests When Camping
Camping should be a lot of fun and, although you can take precautions to minimise the risk of encountering flies, wasps, mosquitoes, ants and other...
Getting Your Camping Kit Ready for the Season
As winter moves away and buds appear on the trees, the thoughts of a number of people turn to camping season.
As spring slowly drifts in,...
How Green is Camping?
Camping seems like a very green way to spend your holidays, and it can be, if it’s done right. Of course, some camping is greener than others – a tent more than a...
Just How Popular is Camping?
As anyone who’s waited too long to book a spot on a campsite in summer, only to find there’s no room, knows camping is a very popular pastime. Sometimes it can seem...
Packing Tips
If you are planning a camping trip by car, the amount you can pack will vary depending on your personal requirements and the size of your vehicle so for the purpose of...
Planning Your Camping Trip
Many things go into planning a camping trip and the plans you make will vary from trip to trip depending on a range of circumstances. Here, however, are a few tips that...
Portable Toilets at Campsites
One of the most important questions we’re often likely to ask if we’re going to be staying on campsites where we’ve not been before is, “What are the toilet facilities...
Put Up A Large Tent
These days, improvement in the technology and design of tents has meant that, regardless of size, even a large tent should not take you more than 20 to 30 minutes to...
Storing Things Inside Tents
There are several ways you can maximise the use of available space inside a tent in order to store things. However, before you even think about where you’re going to...
Travelling Light When Camping
The majority of hikers would usually carry a pack that's around 30 pounds in weight or perhaps even more. However, a special 'breed' of hikers carries far less - often...
Using Nature for Navigation
Expert trackers have always been aware of the importance of being able to tell the time and direction by the sun and the moon. This goes back to early Stone Age times...
What to Do Before Leaving The Campsite
Throughout your camping trip, you should always try to adopt a mentality of 'low impact' camping. That means disturbing the natural environment as...
What to Take on a Weekend Camping Trip
Summer is the perfect time of year to slip out for several weekend camping trips. Although you can do much more and completely relax if you go...
What's the Appeal of Camping?
Camping is a little like Marmite; people either love it or hate it, it seems. But the people who do enjoy it tend to be hooked, to adopt it almost as a lifestyle....
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....
