Camping Equipment
Packing the right gear is essential to the success of any camping or caravanning holiday. Whether you’re creating a packing list for the first time, searching for sustainable options, gadgets for camping with pets or presents for the outdoor enthusiast in your life – check out our guides to the best camping equipment and must-have items.
Top 5 Winter Tents for Winter Camping
Peter Stannett | 19 Jan 2023 | Read time: 6m 14s
Have you ever thought about camping in the winter? It might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but there are several benefits to giving it a try! From fewer crowds and beautiful snowy landscapes to cosy campfire nights and unique recreational opportunities, winter camping can be a fun and rewarding experience. Just make sure you come prepared with the right gear to stay warm and comfortable.
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AR Guide to: Camping Beds
Peter Stannett | 4 Jan 2023 | Read time: 5m 52s
Some of us remember the bad old days of sleeping on the ground, on a canvas groundsheet which provided zero protection against the stones and twigs beneath and no insulation from the cold, damp ground.
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Packing for a Camping Holiday - What to Take
Peter Stannett | 23 Dec 2021 | Read time: 10m 33s
One of the main things to remember about camping and caravanning is that packing is essential. The success of your holiday can depend upon it!
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In the Bag: Staying Sustainable on Holiday
Ben Tully | 23 Nov 2021 | Read time: 2m 54s
We’re all on a drive to cut down on our waste, and be a little more kind to our planet. But we shouldn’t stop at home, its easy to stay sustainable on holiday too.
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Walking and Camping - A Guide to Combining Your Hobbies
Peter Stannett | 18 Nov 2021 | Read time: 6m 28s
Camping is more than a cost-effective way to go on holiday. For many, it is a way of life and a hobby in itself.
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Camping At Festivals - Everything You need to know
Peter Stannett | 13 Aug 2021 | Read time: 5m 59s
When you head to a festival, whether it's a music festival or not, one thing is sure, you are likely to be camping! Camping and festivals are almost synonymous these days. You can't have one without the other. Whether or not you choose to camp when you visit your next festival, there are likely to be fields and fields of tents nearby full of festival-goers having a great time.
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AR Guide to: Camping in England
Peter Stannett | 8 Jul 2021 | Read time: 6m 36s
You don't have to go far to have a great holiday. There are lots of great holiday experiences to have right here in England. Choosing a camping staycation is becoming more and more popular, and it is easy to see why.
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Five simple ways to 'green up' your vanlife and camping experience
Rob Fearn | 7 May 2021 | Read time: 3m 13s
Enjoying nature on your camping trips? Then you’ll love these ideas that contribute to preserving its beauty.
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Grab yourself the best Black Friday camping deals
The Alan Rogers Team | 13 Nov 2020 | Read time: 10m 30s
Although no excuse is ever really necessary to prepare for your next camping holiday, you may as well take the...
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Tips and Gadgets You Need When You Go Camping With Your Dog
The Alan Rogers Team | 10 Sept 2020 | Read time: 6m 52s
One thing you will know if you have been camping with a pet is that you need to take a...
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Brilliant Camping Furniture
The Alan Rogers Team | 18 Mar 2020 | Read time: 3m 43s
There are many ways to enjoy a great camping experience, and this is something to consider before your journey begins...
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Camping tech: our top picks
Ben Tully | 17 Jan 2020 | Read time: 2m 37s
Camping is a way of escaping the constraints of everyday life, getting close to nature and ditching the gadgets. And...
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Best last minute Christmas presents for outdoor lovers
Ben Tully | 18 Dec 2019 | Read time: 5m 14s
Buying presents for outdoor lovers, activity junkies and camping enthusiasts is surprisingly easy. There are plenty of things one might...
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Top 10 Must Have Items For Winter Camping
Ben Tully | 5 Dec 2019 | Read time: 5m 3s
Camping and caravanning during the winter months can mean either warm, unfamiliar sunshine at the time of year we least...
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Common Camping Mistakes
Ben Tully | 21 Nov 2019 | Read time: 5m 38s
If you are planning on taking a camping trip, it’s important you avoid some common mistakes. The wrong decision can...
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AR Guide to: the best tents under £250
The Alan Rogers Team | 23 Oct 2019 | Read time: 9m 49s
From one-person bivvies to eight-person gazebos, there are hundreds of thousands of tents out there to choose from.
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The First-Timer’s Guide to Camping
Rob Fearn | 1 Oct 2019 | Read time: 6m 17s
Are you thinking about going camping for the first time? Here are some of the frequently asked questions and the...
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How to up your camping game to the next level
Ben Tully | 16 Jul 2019 | Read time: 5m 59s
Are you a ‘casual’ camper? Perhaps you have acquired a tent in the last year or so and used it...
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AR Guide to: Camping Toilets
Rob Fearn | 6 Jun 2019 | Read time: 5m 23s
There’s no getting away from it… we all need to ‘go’. So it’s worth having a system in place so...
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AR Guide to: Caravan Motor Movers
Rob Fearn | 8 Apr 2019 | Read time: 4m 25s
They’ve been around for about twenty years but one thing is unchanged in that time: having a motor mover for your caravan is all about convenience. Motor movers are remarkably powerful, making a lot of grunt work and effort disappear. Especially powerful models are recommended for the heaviest caravans and for parking up on a steep incline, be it your driveway at home or a pitch on holiday.
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